Summary
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Work History
Education
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Websites
Public Speaking
Passion
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Elvira Sirajzada

Elvira Sirajzada

Yreka

Summary

Mission-driven finance and policy executive with over 10 years of experience leading large-scale economic development and financial inclusion initiatives. Recognized as an EB1A visa holder for extraordinary ability in evidence-based policymaking. Proven track record in designing, executing, and measuring high-impact programs that align with organizational goals and create real-world impact for underserved communities. Skilled in building cross-sector partnerships, advising senior leadership, and fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Advisor, The Department of Economic Policy and Industrial Issues

The Presidential Administration of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Baku
04.2016 - 08.2025
  • Spearheaded national financial inclusion and economic transformation strategies impacting millions of citizens.
  • Co-developed 11 sector-specific investment roadmaps with McKinsey & Company, aligning policy with growth goals.
  • Led creation of a country-wide Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) framework with the World Bank and UNDP.
  • Evaluated 200+ KPIs annually, monitoring execution of over 3,000 actions across 45 institutions.
  • Advised senior leadership on economic and social impact trends, risks, and opportunities.

Head of the Division for Tax Monitoring at Financial Institutions

The Ministry of Taxes, Azerbaijan
07.2015 - 04.2016
  • Led national FATCA compliance implementation, coordinating with U.S. IRS and domestic financial institutions.
  • Developed systems for real-time data reporting and cross-border tax transparency.
  • Supported enforcement of Anti-Money Laundering laws; conducted outreach and training with the financial sector.

IFRS Reporting specialist

VTB Bank, Azerbaijan
11.2014 - 07.2015
  • Prepared IFRS-compliant financial statements and internal reports for executive decision-making.
  • Supported risk and credit portfolio analysis; liaised with auditors and regulatory bodies.

Tax Consultant I-III, Tax and Legal Services

Deloitte & Touche LLC, Azerbaijan
09.2011 - 10.2013
  • Advised Fortune 500 clients (e.g., GE, British Telecom, Mars) on tax strategy, compliance, and audit readiness.
  • Participated in due diligence and cross-border financial reviews in oil & gas and telecom sectors.

Education

MBA - Social Entrepreneurship

Korea Advanced Institute of Science And Technology (KAIST)
02-2023

MBA - IT Management

Qafqaz University (now Baku Engineering University)
12-2014

MSc - Accounting and Finance

University of Essex
12-2014

BSc - Finance

Azerbaijan State Economic University
06-2011

Skills

  • Social Impact Strategy
  • Program Design
  • Financial Inclusion
  • Economic Empowerment
  • Impact Measurement
  • Reporting
  • Cross-Sector Partnerships
  • Leadership
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Public Speaking
  • Collaboration Across Functions

Websites

Public Speaking

Experienced in delivering presentations at international conferences and workshops.

Passion

Dedicated to advancing financial justice, economic empowerment, and inclusive innovation.

Work Authorization

U.S. Permanent Resident (EB1A Green Card Holder)

Accomplishments

  • EB1A visa holder (Einstein Visa);
  • KOICA/CIAT scholarship holder for 2021;
  • Winner of the State Program on education of Azerbaijani youth abroad in 2013;
  • Winner of the DAAD/OSI scholarship program in 2013.


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Timeline

Chief Advisor, The Department of Economic Policy and Industrial Issues

The Presidential Administration of the Republic of Azerbaijan
04.2016 - 08.2025

Head of the Division for Tax Monitoring at Financial Institutions

The Ministry of Taxes, Azerbaijan
07.2015 - 04.2016

IFRS Reporting specialist

VTB Bank, Azerbaijan
11.2014 - 07.2015

Tax Consultant I-III, Tax and Legal Services

Deloitte & Touche LLC, Azerbaijan
09.2011 - 10.2013

MBA - Social Entrepreneurship

Korea Advanced Institute of Science And Technology (KAIST)

MBA - IT Management

Qafqaz University (now Baku Engineering University)

MSc - Accounting and Finance

University of Essex

BSc - Finance

Azerbaijan State Economic University

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