On June 5th, the State Oil Fund of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOFAZ) held the opening ceremony for the "Summer Internship Program." Out of a total of 955 applicants, 19 students were selected based on interview results, along with 5 students who were winners of the "Employability Week" organized at ADA University, making a total of 24 interns who attended the presentations delivered by SOFAZ employees.

Rena Khalikova, the Senior Specialist of the Human Resources Department, welcomed the interns, highlighted the significant role of the internship program in the Fund's recruitment strategy and provided detailed information about the program. Following that, Vadim Pshenichny, Director of the Risk Management Department, shared his professional experiences and personal recommendations with the interns. Fuad Tamirov, the Senior Trader of the Fixed Income and Money Markets Division of the Investment Department, delivered a presentation on SOFAZ's investment activities and asset allocation. Finally, Azima Guliyeva, Assistant to the Deputy CEO, briefed the interns on SOFAZ's corporate values and code of conduct.

Asgar Guluzade, who participated in last year's "Summer Internship Program" and currently is working as a Trader in the Fixed Income and Money Market Division of the Investment Department at SOFAZ shared his experiences with the students.

In conclusion, SOFAZ employees answered the questions of the interns.

It should be highlighted that during the 8-week internship program, students will gain hands-on business experience by working with a dynamic team of highly skilled professionals from Investment, Investment Operations, Risk Management, Energy Projects, Human Resources, Strategic Communication, Budget and Projects, Settlements, Accounting, Procurement, Legal, and Information Systems and Digital Operations.