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Farhad Tahirov

Tallinn

Summary

Detail-oriented analytical thinker with superior consultative skills. Applies critical thinking to achieve complex business objectives, transforming data into meaningful insights. Possesses strengths in research, negotiation and cost-benefit analysis.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work history

Senior Analyst

Luminor Group
Tallinn
05.2025 - Current

Climate Risk Modeling per EU Taxonomy.

Consultant

KPMG
Baku
04.2025 - 04.2025
  • Performed Macroeconomic-scenario analysis for PiT PD conversion of TTC PDs, mainly through multiplier approach.
  • Cross-validated time-lag between DFR and Macro parameters; Developed a regression model to see the interchange in between DFR and Macros.
  • Predicted and adjusted forward looking PDs.

Career Break

Independent Learning
Nakhchivan
11.2024 - 04.2025
  • Took a dedicated period for self-learning and upskilling in data analytics.
  • Learned and applied web scraping techniques for automated data collection.
  • Currently analyzing time-series data from publicly available sources, focusing on real estate market trends and macro-environmental indicators.
  • Enhanced skills in Python (Pandas, BeautifulSoup/Scrapy), data visualization, and exploratory data analysis.

Model Validation Lead Specialist

International Bank of Azerbaijan
Baku
09.2024 - 11.2024

Developed AI model for apartment pricing.

Validated Early Warning system model.

Model Developer

ING Hubs Poland
Warsaw
06.2023 - 08.2024


  • Collected Loss Data for Loss Given Default.
  • Calculated LGD components.
  • Calculated Loss Given Default - Economic Loss approach.
  • Calculated Loss Given Default - Delta Outstanding approach.
  • Performed Calibration Accuracy (PiT, LRA), Discriminatory Power(AUC, GAUC), Stability Tests.
  • IFRS9 Staging Calculations.
  • IFRS9 PiT LGD/PD calculations.
  • Building frameworks for Multiyear Backtests.
  • Implemented MoC(Margin of Conservatism) framework on SAS.
  • Developed Macros for Contingency Table calculation.
  • Designed pipelines, Automated tests in SAS macros.
  • Performed RWA tests on Portfolios: Large Corporate( 6 billion impact), Commercial Property Finance, Trade & Commodity Finance.



Software Engineer

Swedbank
Tallinn
01.2022 - 03.2023
  • Worked in Agile Environment.
  • Involved in Data Quality management for Risk Data Mart.
  • Performed investigation over code in production using Teradata SQL.
  • Tracked down and resolved bugs in fast-paced production environment.
  • Performed Tests given Business Requirements.
  • Performed system testing and troubleshooting, documenting issues and resolutions.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to identify and resolve issues.
  • Contact : -Aet Peterson aet.peterson@swedbank.ee

Credit Risk Model Developer

Swedbank
Tallinn
03.2020 - 01.2022
  • Communicated with Business Stakeholders to identify changes in business conditions.
  • Conducted research over EBA Guidelines to identify requirements for Credit Risk Models.
  • Collected Data applicable for LGD (Loss Given Default) and CCF (Credit Conversion Factors) methodology under Advanced IRB Approach.
  • Cooperated building Credit Scoring (Probability of Default) Models.
  • Developed Decision Tree Model for estimation of CCF values.
  • Deciphered the effect of NDOD on CCF values.
  • Calibrated Model estimates.
  • Applied Bootstrap Methodology to extract Confidence Intervals for each segment.
  • Applied Margin of Conservatism over calibrated Estimates.
  • Evaluated the Model by Applying MAD, PSI as well as Spearmann's Rank Correlation tests.
  • Estimated the Impact to the overall Portfolio's Risk Weighted Assets as well as Expected Loss.
  • Developed monitoring mechanism for Model in production.
  • Forwarded the model for ECB and SFSA's approval.
  • Contact : - Modi Lovenvall Crafoord modi.lovenvall.crafoord@swedbank.se

Education

Master of Science - Actuarial and Financial Engineering

University of Tartu
Tartu, Tartu linn
08.2020

Bachelor of Business Administration - Statistics, International Economics and Finance

Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy
Baku,Azerbaijan
05.2018

Bachelor of Business Administration - Erasmus Experience

Middle East Technical University
Ankara
06.2016

Summer School - English Language & Literature

Eastern Mediterranean University
Famagusta, Cyprus
06/2012 - 08/2012

Skills


  • Stochastic Calculus (Derivatives Pricing)
  • Quantitative Trading
  • SQL
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Power BI
  • R Studio
  • C/C
  • Python(Pandas, Numpy, Tensorflow, Keras)
  • SPSS Modeler
  • Teradata SQL
  • Project planning
  • Performance tuning
  • Algorithm implementation
  • Data Structures & Algorithms (A student)
  • SAS

Timeline

Senior Analyst

Luminor Group
05.2025 - Current

Consultant

KPMG
04.2025 - 04.2025

Career Break

Independent Learning
11.2024 - 04.2025

Model Validation Lead Specialist

International Bank of Azerbaijan
09.2024 - 11.2024

Model Developer

ING Hubs Poland
06.2023 - 08.2024

Software Engineer

Swedbank
01.2022 - 03.2023

Credit Risk Model Developer

Swedbank
03.2020 - 01.2022

Master of Science - Actuarial and Financial Engineering

University of Tartu

Bachelor of Business Administration - Statistics, International Economics and Finance

Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy

Bachelor of Business Administration - Erasmus Experience

Middle East Technical University

Summer School - English Language & Literature

Eastern Mediterranean University
06/2012 - 08/2012
Farhad Tahirov