Ali Allahveranzada
Finance Expert
Mazowieckie, Poland
Skills
Data Analysis
About
ALI ALLAHVERANZADA's skills align with Programmers (Information and Communication Technology). ALI also has skills associated with IT R&D Professionals (Information and Communication Technology). ALI ALLAHVERANZADA appears to be a low-to-mid level candidate, with 5 years of experience, with 2 years of management experience, including a mid-level position.
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Work Experience
Model Validation Analyst, AVP
Citibank
February 2022 - Present
- Led end-to-end validation activities (data & assumptions testing, benchmarking, root-cause analysis, model redevelopment) of 20+ quantitative and qualitative forecasting models such as regression, time-series and scenario planning models. Leveraged tools as Python, R and Ruby to assess the model design and suggest new model specifications or redevelopments leveraging the optimal, researched and proven statistical/judgmental techniques. Collaborated cross-functionally with respective stakeholders (model owners/users, regulatory bodies, regional finance heads, etc.,) to communicate validation findings and recommendations. Played a key role in the enhancement of the model validation frameworks to develop automated testing tools & performance assessment methods in Python/VBA to efficiently assess the model accuracy and to decrease the hours required for generic testings.
Leading Product Analyst
Kapital Bank
January 2020 - October 2021
- Led operations of market research to identify banking trends and opportunities for retail customers. Utilized SybaseSQL and Python to analyze behavioral payment patterns and develop innovative features for bank's mobile app (Birbank) users. As idea owner, proposed a new value proposition to bank's existing 0% fee installment credit card line (Birbank Umico) by implementing personalized dynamic cashback system by analyzing bank's retail customer spending patterns, leading to a 20,000+ increase in the monthly active client base in just over a year. Collaborated closely with Strategy team to feed results of statistical analyses and hypothesis testings done on business questions regarding the market & industry outlook. Used Python (pandas, matplotlib), when requested, to conduct statistical analysis and data visualization for client projects to validate their hypotheses and provide insights for informed decision-making.
Junior Risk Analyst
SOCAR AQS
July 2019 - September 2019
- Utilized Python & PL/SQL to conduct regression analysis on production and maintenance data by aggregating from 300+ data points from internal and external sources to decrease on-site operations downtime by ~12%. Developed and implemented 3 statistical models to estimate oil spill risk by aggregating data on-site. Created custom geospatial visualizations (used Spotfire) integrating drilling data across 6 offshore platforms to demonstrate drilling KPI indicators such as ROP (rate of penetration), total depth rate and downtime.
Risk Advisory Intern
Deloitte
January 2019 - June 2019
- Conducted onsite operational analysis for a client in shipping business to identify inefficiencies and risks; redesigned process flows, resulting in a ~20% reduction in operational costs through streamlined procedures and improved internal controls. Retrieved data from clients' database using ETL in SQL and developed Tableau dashboards for insights. Provided data-driven risk consulting services and actively participated in the risk mitigation for 4 clients.
Junior Analyst
AzFinance Investment Company
June 2018 - November 2018
- Analyzed periodic financial data of 10+ clients to develop investment portfolio strategies, optimizing asset allocation in line with IPS objectives. Conducted daily data analysis on portfolio exposures and market trends, preparing detailed briefings to provide trading desks with up-to-date insights on market outlook. Assisted quantitative and sales team by preparing interactive dashboards using data visualization tools (Power BI, Excel). Participated in client acquisition process of 4 reputable corporate firms.
Education
WSB University
Master of Science
