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Rustam Abdullayev

@rustamabdullayev1

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Senior Business Analyst at TWC Business Consulting, developing forecasts and business cases for strategic decisions.

Azerbaijan

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What I'm looking for

I’m eager to apply my quantitative skills and qualitative insight in the financial industry, contribute meaningfully, and keep growing through practical experience.

At TWC Business Consulting, I conduct market research and industry analysis to support strategic decisions. I develop assumption-based forecasts and business case analyses, and contribute to project scope, objectives, and requirements.

At Topstep, I trade futures contracts using strict risk management rules and technical and fundamental analysis. My background includes quantitative finance, financial data analysis, and research on oil and gas price trends.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Business Analyst

Current

TWC Business Consulting

Jan 2026 - Present (9 months)

Conducted market research and industry analysis to support strategic decisions. Developed assumption-based forecasts and business case analysis to assess project potential.

Market Research Industry Analysis Forecasting Business Case Development Presentation Skills

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Financial Trader (Remote)

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Topstep

Aug 2024 - Present (2 years 2 months)

Passed performance phase to access trading capital. Trade futures contracts with strict risk management rules and predefined targets.

Futures Trading Risk Management Technical analysis Fundamental analysis

Junior Business Analyst

TWC Business Consulting

Oct 2025 - Dec 2025 (2 months)

Structured presentations and contributed to project scope, objectives, and requirements.

Presentation Skills Project Scope Requirements Analysis

Financial Analyst Intern

F-Ray Financial Technologies

Jun 2023 - Jul 2023 (1 month)

Analyzed and verified financial data as part of the firm’s service delivery. Evaluated company cash flows, income statements, and balance sheets.

Financial Analysis Cash Flow Analysis Financial Statements Technical analysis

Strategic Projects and Research Intern

SOCAR Türkiye

May 2022 - Jul 2022 (2 months)

Prepared company profiles for internal meetings and strategy discussions. Tracked oil and gas price trends and assessed their domestic economic impact.

Research Oil and Gas Economic Analysis Documentation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Istinye University

PhD, Business Administration

2026 -

Doctoral program spanning business management's value chain, developing strategic thinking and leadership through an interdisciplinary approach. Structure includes academic methodology coursework followed by specialized electives, leading to a doctoral thesis.

Collegio Carlo Alberto

M.Sc. in Finance, Quantitative Finance

2024 - 2026

Master's in Quantitative Finance, ranked among the top 20 globally by QuantNet. Recipient of a full merit scholarship covering €15,000 in tuition fees; strong academic performance in Python Programming (30/30), Financial Econometrics II (27/30), and Asset Pricing (24/30).

Hacettepe University

B.Sc. in Economics, Economics

2019 - 2024

Grade: Magna Cum Laude

Magna Cum Laude – High Honors; ranked 3rd in department; recipient of a full merit scholarship from the Turkish government. Erasmus+ exchange at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid.