Within the framework of SOFAZ’s cooperation with the universities, the next info session under the title of "Mobilising Capital in a World of Change" was organized at UNEC-Azerbaijan State University of Economics on March 9th.

In the first session held in panel discussion format with the moderation of Gunel Musayeva, Trader of Real Estate Division of Investment department, and participation of Igrar Isgendarov, Head of Fixed Income and Money Markets Division of Investment department, Togrul Rahimbayli, Head of Quantitative Solutions Division of Risk Management Department the students were informed about the SOFAZ investment portfolio, activities, and the current situation in the financial markets.

Agil Omarov, Lead Analyst of Alternative Investments Risk Management Division of Risk Management Department provided extensive information regarding Sovereign Wealth Funds, the IFSWF 14th Annual Meeting hosted by SOFAZ, held in Baku on November 14-17, 2022 and the summary report of the event entitled “Mobilising Capital in a World of Change: Baku Lessons” in his presentation.

In the second session of the event, Fuad Mirzayev, the Leading Specialist of the Human Resources Department, talked about the Fund's recruitment processes, global trends and the upcoming “Graduate Analyst 2023" internship program.

Fuad Iskenderov, UNEC graduate who completed his bachelor degree at the Faculty of Finance and Accounting and participated at the "Graduate Analyst 2022" internship program was among the attendees and shared his experience with the students. It should be noted that since last August, Fuad has been working as a Trader in the Fixed Income and Money Markets Division of the Investment Department and is studying his master degree in Finance at UNEC currently.

SOFAZ Team answered the students’ questions and shared their recommendations.