In line with the decree of President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev dated April 18, 2006 he was appointed the Minister of Finance.

In 2001-2006 he was the chief executive at the State Oil Fund of Azerbaijan.

In 1995-2001 he was the director and general director of department at the National Bank of Azerbaijan.

In 1991-1995 he was the director and deputy chief of the International Economic Relations Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Samir Sharifov was born on September 7, 1961.