Zaur Mammadov

8 Xiyabani str apt 20, Baku AZ1012, AZERBAIJAN

Tel: (99450)203-23-88

Mr. Zaur Mammadov is an economist and is currently in the stage of completion of his PhD Dissertation on “Access of National Companies to International Stock Markets”. Mr. Mammadov is a specialist in financial markets and has several publications in leading academic magazines both in Azerbaijan and abroad. He is currently teaching Corporate Finance and related subjects at Azerbaijan State Economic and Khazar Universities in Baku. He also has diverse experience working with local companies on various adviser positions. He completed his Master’s Program at Northeastern University, Boston, MA. He is fluent in English, Russian and Azeri languages and conversant in Turkish.

Education :

PhD in Economics, Azerbaijan State Economic University, Baku, Azerbaijan, currently

Specialization: Corporate Economics and Finance

Publications in academic magazines of St-Petersburg Univ., Univ. of Helsinki, Azerbaijan State Economic University

· MS Applied Economic Analysis, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, June 2003

Honors: Edmund S. Muskie Fellowship (full scholarship)

Omicron Delta Epsilon International Honor Society in Economics

· Bachelor of Business Administration, Azerbaijan State Economic University, Baku, Azerbaijan, June 2001

Graduation with honors

· Professional Development :

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program candidate, June 2004 - present

Training in Financial Accounting and Corporate Finance, USDA Grad School, 2002

Certificate in Basic Management by United Nations Development Program (UNDP), 2000

Current Professional Experience :

Board Member and Senior Researcher, Center for Economic and Social Development (CESD), Azerbaijan, June 2006- -present

Managed projects on economic integration
Controlled research group’s activities

Instructor, Corporate Finance class, Azerbaijan State Economic University , February 2004 - present

Classes feature western educational practices and have been highly interactive.
Group projects, case studies, open discussions.
The classes are taught in English

Senior Adviser, Strategy and Business Development Department,AtaBank, Baku, Azerbaijan, November 2004 – current.

Develop pricing strategy for banking products
Develop benchmarks for assessing the efficiency of operations
Develop the growth strategy for the bank outlining new potential submarkets and numbers of branches in regions to be established.
Study the practice of American and European banks in developing new products, expanding customer base, strategic positioning of the bank

Other Experience

Project Adviser, Business Development and Corporate Finance Group, Azpetrol Group, Baku, Azerbaijan, June 2003- October 2004

Analysing projects, constructing spreadsheet financial models to calculate profitability and other quantitative measures
Writing investment proposal reports with project description, financial justification and risk analysis. Making suggestions to the management on the particular project.
Providing ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as requested.

Program Manager, USDepartment of Agriculture (USDA) GS Division, Washington, DC, June-December 2002, 6-month contract assignment

Supervised two senior programs, worked as a problem solver and guide through program requirements
Audited billing packages for all administered programs, followed up with financial inconsistencies
Assisted in budget planning for the administrative unit
Took part in management decisions, actively participated in staff meetings

Languages : English, Azeri, Russian, Turkish

Skills :

Financial/economic modeling using spreadsheets, statistical methods and software
Proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint , etc
Statistical : SPSS, SAS, STATA, Minitab Other: Blackboard, Smart

Writing projects:

“WorldCom, Inc: financial failure”. The scheme and the facts surrounding the case.
"Analysis of Factors Affecting Personal Consumption Expenditures on Durable Goods"
Access of Azerbaijani companies to international stock markets for financing
“Access of national companies to the international stock markets” (PhD Dissertation)

International conferences:

54th Conference of International Atlantic Economic Society, Washington, DC, Oct 10-13, 2002
Annual Conference of Institute for Operation Research and Management Science, San Jose, CA, Nov 17-20, 2002
International Industrial Organization Conference, April 4-5, 2003, Boston, MA, US
Annual American Economists Association Conference, 7-10 January, 2005, Philadelphia, PA, US