SADRADDIN JAVADZADE
Baku
Summary
Experienced finance and risk management professional with over a decade of expertise in audit, regulatory supervision, and financial analysis across consulting, government, and banking sectors. Skilled in IFRS, risk modeling, and internal controls, with a proven track record of driving strategic reforms and enhancing financial transparency. Holds an MBA in Finance (University of Sheffield) and an MPA in Public Administration (Peking University), combining technical acumen with leadership to deliver impactful solutions in global financial systems.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Audit Manager
Ministry of Digital Development and Transport
06.2021 - Current
- Played a key role in designing and implementing the construction of an effective internal audit and control mechanism, both within the Ministry and across all its subordinate institutions, fostering a cohesive and efficient ecosystem;
- Investigated fraudulent activities and high-risk transactions, enhancing financial integrity and minimizing risks;
- Directed and managed internal control and audit functions for entities under the Ministry's oversight, ensuring compliance with regulatory and operational standards;
- Reviewed and analyzed state-funded capital projects to assess their financial viability and strategic alignment with national development goals;
Group Manager, Bank Supervision Department
Central Bank of Azerbaijan
12.2019 - 06.2021
- Led risk assessments across credit, liquidity, market, and operational domains to mitigate systemic risks;
- Developed and implemented regulatory policies, including conducting stress tests to evaluate the resilience of financial institutions under various scenarios;
- Developed and operationalized a model for the automated remote evaluation of banks' credit portfolios, improving supervisory efficiency (created by me);
- Temporary Administrator: Oversaw the liquidation processes of banks, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks and safeguarding stakeholder interests
Risk Manager, Strategy and Development Department
Financial Market Supervision Authority of Azerbaijan (FIMSA)
06.2017 - 12.2019
- Focused on policy-level reforms and sector transparency, laying the groundwork for advanced supervisory frameworks later implemented;
- Led stress testing and monitored key financial ratios across the banking sector, providing actionable insights to enhance risk management and decision-making
- Monitored cash flows and approved budgets for major public corporations, ensuring fiscal discipline and financial resilience, contributing as a member of the Financial Stability Council established by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan;
- Designed and implemented advanced risk models such as CAELS and CARAMELS, enhancing oversight and early warning capabilities
Head of Financial Control, Reporting, and Budgeting
Turan Bank ASC (OJSC)
06.2014 - 06.2017
- Produced comprehensive reports and analyses for senior stakeholders, supporting informed decision-making and reinforcing financial governance
- Designed and implemented Probability of Default (PD) and Loss Given Default (LGD) models, improving portfolio risk management in compliance with IFRS standards;
- Conducted financial ratio analyses and hedge effectiveness assessments, delivering actionable insights to senior management
Audit Senior
Deloitte & Touche
Baku
09.2011 - 06.2014
- Company Overview: Baku
- Led audits for high-profile clients across diverse industries and supported clients in addressing complex financial reporting challenges, including the implementation of IFRS updates and preparation of consolidated financial statements
- Conducted comprehensive risk assessments and designed tailored audit strategies to address key financial, operational, and compliance risks
- Managed and coordinated engagement teams, mentoring junior auditors, and fostering a culture of continuous learning to ensure excellence in audit delivery
- Baku
Education
MPA - Public Administration
Peking University
Beijing05.2024
EMBA - Finance
University of Sheffield
Sheffield06.2022
BA - Economic Cybernetics (Honour Diploma)
Azerbaijan State University of Economics
Baku06.2010
Skills
- Leadership and Coaching
- Financial Management
- Risk Assessment and Internal Controls
- Strong Knowledge of IFRS/IAS and ISA
- Econometric Modeling
- Microsoft Office
- Power BI
- Power Matrix
- SQL
- STATA
- EVIEWS
Accomplishments
- Project Manager, Directed the implementation of item 4.4 of the Strategic Road Map (Improving the Transparency of Financial Services Sector Reporting), as defined by Presidential Order No. 1897.
- Chairman, Led the BSEC Working Group on Banking and Finance (2018–2019) in Istanbul.
- Active Role, Executed the Presidential Decree on resolving individual problem loans.
Languages
- Azerbaijani, Native
- Turkish, Native
- Russian, Fluent
- English, Fluent
- Chinese, Basic
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 10/30/89
Timeline
Audit Manager
Ministry of Digital Development and Transport
06.2021 - Current
Group Manager, Bank Supervision Department
Central Bank of Azerbaijan
12.2019 - 06.2021
Risk Manager, Strategy and Development Department
Financial Market Supervision Authority of Azerbaijan (FIMSA)
06.2017 - 12.2019
Head of Financial Control, Reporting, and Budgeting
Turan Bank ASC (OJSC)
06.2014 - 06.2017
Audit Senior
Deloitte & Touche
09.2011 - 06.2014
MPA - Public Administration
Peking University
EMBA - Finance
University of Sheffield
BA - Economic Cybernetics (Honour Diploma)
Azerbaijan State University of Economics
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