11/01/2026 updated

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Senior Banking Executive & Risk Management Expert

Tehran, Iran, Iran
Germany +13
info: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, Liechtenstein, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Czech Republic
Master's degree in industrial management, majoring in operations research (Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran)
Tehran, Iran, Iran
Germany +13
info: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, Liechtenstein, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Czech Republic
Master's degree in industrial management, majoring in operations research (Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran)

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Seyed Morteza Zekavat Curriculum Vitae_Updated29102026.pdf

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Risk Management
Extensive expertise in banking risk management including credit risk, liquidity risk, operational risk, and market risk. Design and implementation of credit rating systems, risk modeling using Bayesian networks, Markov models, and simulation models, as well as application of Basel 2 and Basel 3 regulations.

Quantitative Finance & Mathematical Modeling
Deep knowledge in mathematical and statistical modeling for quantitative finance and financial engineering. Application of models such as KMV, DEA, VaR, and regression models for categorical variables in banking and financial contexts.

Programming & Data Science
Proficiency in programming languages including MATLAB, Python, R, and VBA for financial risk modeling and quantitative finance. Data mining and statistical analysis using IBM SPSS, Stata, R Studio, IBM Modeler, Orange, and Weka. Application of machine learning and artificial intelligence in finance and banking.

Banking Management & Corporate Governance
Long-standing experience as Chairman of the Board of Directors and Member of the Executive Board at Export Development Bank of Iran. Leadership of multiple committees including Compliance, Anti Money Laundering, Information Technology, and Risk Management.

Financial Econometrics & Statistical Analysis
Application of econometric analysis using Eviews and Stata. Statistical analysis using IBM SPSS, Stata, R Studio, and R language for financial and banking research.

Process & Systems Modeling
Queue modeling and simulation using ARENA software, dynamical systems modeling using Vensim and Simulink, and process modeling using Bizagi software.

Anti-Money Laundering & Compliance
Chairmanship of Anti Money Laundering Committee and Compliance Committee. Completed training in money laundering and terrorist financing, as well as fraud detection using data science.

Banking Instruction & Training
Teaching and instruction of banking courses at Iran Banking Institute, Central Bank of Iran, and various banking institutions. Courses include risk management, credit risk management, liquidity risk management, and FRM international professional certification preparation.

Foreign Exchange & International Finance
Knowledge of international money and capital markets, foreign exchange transaction regulations, monetary and foreign currencies policies, and bank optimal foreign currencies portfolio management based on risk and return.

Languages

EnglishFluent

Project history

Chairman of the Board of Directors

Export Development Bank of Iran
Permanent employee since February 21st 1993. Currently serving as Chairman of the Board of Directors. Also Chairman of Compliance Committee, Anti Money Laundering Committee, Information Technology Committee, and member of Compensation and Human Resources Committee.

Member of the Executive Board (Deputy of Planning and Information Technology)

Export Development Bank of Iran
Served as Member of the Executive Board with responsibility for Planning and Information Technology for 1 year.

Member of the Board of Directors

Export Development Bank of Iran
Served as Member of the Board of Directors for 4 years.

Planning and Methods Improvement Manager

Export Development Bank of Iran
Served as Planning and Methods Improvement Manager for 1 year.

Deputy of Research and Education Center (Research Deputy)

Export Development Bank of Iran
Served as Deputy of Research and Education Center (Research Deputy) for 2 years.

Head of Risk Management Department

Export Development Bank of Iran
Served as Head of Risk Management Department for 9 years.

Deputy Head of Organization and Methods Department

Export Development Bank of Iran
Served as Deputy Head of Organization and Methods Department for 3 years.

Head of Research and Development Group

Export Development Bank of Iran
Served as Head of Research and Development Group for 5 years.

Head of Credit Facility Supervision Department

Export Development Bank of Iran
Served as Head of Credit Facility Supervision Department for 2 years.

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