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Gunel Farkhad

@gunelfarkhad

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I build resilient financial governance, risk, and AML/CFT compliance programs.

Azerbaijan

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to strengthen financial resilience, regulatory excellence, and sustainable organizational growth through enterprise risk, governance, AML/CFT, financial strategy, crisis management, and AI adoption in finance.

I've led financial monitoring, AML/CFT compliance, and enterprise risk work at Azerpost LLC, supporting centralized oversight across 81 nationwide branches. I coordinated regulatory reporting and official communications with the Central Bank of Azerbaijan, the Financial Monitoring Service, and other supervisory authorities.

Across roles as Head of Financial Monitoring, Deputy Head of Risk Management, and Senior Risk Management Specialist, I strengthened monitoring procedures, internal controls, risk assessment methodologies, and executive reporting. I also contributed to more than 10 strategic compliance, risk management, investment, and process-improvement initiatives.

My earlier work spans IFRS reporting at Parabank OJSC, financial strategy at VIP Aviation Services Company, risk management at Bank Technique OJSC, and securities-market governance at the State Committee for Securities of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

As the founder of Onore Brand and an independent financial advisor, I provide guidance on enterprise risk management, financial strategy, compliance, investment analysis, and crisis management. I also create research and educational content on finance, governance, artificial intelligence, and strategic management.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Chief Specialist – Financial Monitoring (AML/CFT)

AZERPOST LLC

May 2021 - Jan 2024 (2 years 8 months)

Led AML/CFT monitoring initiatives supporting compliance oversight across 81 nationwide branches, strengthening centralized financial monitoring and regulatory coordination. Coordinated reporting and official communications with the Central Bank of Azerbaijan and other supervisory authorities.

AML CFT Regulatory Reporting Compliance Risk Management Team Coordination

Head of Financial Monitoring Department

AZERPOST LLC

Mar 2020 - May 2021 (1 year 2 months)

Directed financial monitoring operations supporting organization-wide compliance across nationwide postal financial services. Led implementation of AML/CFT policies, monitoring procedures and governance improvements.

AML CFT Compliance Policy Implementation Governance Leadership

Deputy Head of Risk Management Department

AZERPOST LLC

Oct 2018 - Mar 2020 (1 year 5 months)

Supported enterprise-wide risk governance through development and implementation of operational risk methodologies. Coordinated risk assessment activities covering operational, compliance and financial risks.

Enterprise Risk Management Operational Risk Compliance And Risk Risk Assessment Reporting

Senior Risk Management Specialist

AZERPOST LLC

Dec 2014 - Oct 2018 (3 years 10 months)

Coordinated implementation of FATCA and CRS compliance frameworks across nationwide operations. Managed enterprise risk assessment activities supporting 81 operational branches and participated in strategic projects.

FATCA CRS Risk Assessment Compliance Regulatory Reporting Project Coordination

Deputy Head – IFRS Division

PARABANK OJSC

Feb 2014 - Aug 2014 (6 months)

Coordinated IFRS-based financial reporting supporting regulatory transparency. Collaborated with external auditors and executive management on financial reporting improvements.

IFRS Financial Reporting Audit Coordination Financial Analysis

Financial Strategist

VIP AVIATION SERVICES COMPANY

Oct 2013 - Feb 2014 (4 months)

Developed financial strategies supporting investment planning and long-term business sustainability. Prepared financial forecasts and executive analytical reports.

Financial Strategy Investment Planning Financial Forecasting Financial Analysis

Lead Risk Management Specialist

BANK TECHNIQUE OJSC

Feb 2013 - Sep 2013 (7 months)

Participated in enterprise risk framework development for banking operations. Conducted operational and financial risk assessments supporting executive management.

Risk Management Operational Risk Financial Risk Risk Assessment Reporting

Chief Specialist

State Committee for Securities of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Jul 2005 - Feb 2008 (2 years 7 months)

Participated in drafting legislation regulating debt securities and capital markets. Reviewed regulatory submissions and supervised compliance with securities legislation.

Securities Regulation Capital Markets Compliance Regulatory

Founder

Onore Brand

Founded and led a brand, providing advisory services in enterprise risk management, financial strategy, compliance, investment analysis and crisis management.

entrepreneurship Brand Management Advisory Financial Strategy Risk Management