The State Oil Fund of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOFAZ) has successfully concluded its Summer Internship Program 2025 with a formal closing ceremony.
Held throughout June and July, the program offered a comprehensive learning experience that combined practical assignments with theoretical insights. Under the guidance of dedicated mentors from SOFAZ’s Investments, Investment Operations, Risk Management, Human Resources, Accounting, Legal, Information Systems and Digital Operations, and Information Security divisions, participants gained hands-on experience while deepening their understanding of SOFAZ’s core functions and operational principles.
To further support professional growth, SOFAZ staff delivered a series of internal training sessions covering diverse topics, aimed at enhancing participants’ knowledge base and fostering personal development.
Opening the ceremony, Sayad Alasgarova, Senior Specialist of the Human Resources Department, welcomed the participants and provided an overview of this year’s program outcomes. A video presentation highlighting the key moments of the Summer Internship Program 2025 was then showcased. Ali Sultanli, Director of the Strategic Projects Department, emphasized SOFAZ’s commitment to supporting the professional development of young talents, spoke about the opportunities the program offers, and shared career and personal growth insights from his own professional journey.
Interns presented their reflections on the skills, knowledge, and practical experience gained during the program, summarizing their contributions through individual presentations.
The event also featured a panel discussion that brought together Nurlan Ahmadov, Senior Analyst, and Javid Seyfullali, Lead Analyst, from the Risk Management Department; Sura Aghazade, Senior Analyst, and Asgar Quluzade from Investment Department. Drawing on their experience, the panelists detailed their areas of responsibility and provided practical advice on career development, highlighting the competencies essential for success.
The ceremony concluded with the awarding of certificates to the program’s participants.
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