Kerem Agalday
Treasurer
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Summary
Strategic financial markets leader with over 15 years of progressive experience in Treasury, FX, Fixed Income, and Derivatives trading. Proven track record in managing trading desks, optimizing P&L performance, developing pricing platforms, and advising ALCO on investment strategy. Demonstrated leadership in integrating technology-driven treasury solutions and managing complex portfolios under volatile market conditions.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Head of Trading, Treasury
Sekerbank T.A.S.
09.2018 - Current
- Lead the Trading Team with responsibility over FX, Fixed Income, and Derivatives trading operations.
- Provide market strategy recommendations to the Asset & Liability Committee (ALCO).
- Oversee mark-to-market P&L reporting, FX positioning, and security portfolio management.
- Spearheaded the integration of derivatives into front-office systems.
- Led implementation of white-label FX aggregation platform for corporate clients.
- Negotiated and managed ISDA Master Agreements and CSA documentation.
Manager / Senior Dealer, Treasury
Sekerbank T.A.S.
01.2013 - 09.2018
- Managed bond and FX products to optimize bank returns and minimize market risk.
- Supported Treasury Sales team with real-time pricing and product structuring.
- Monitored macroeconomic indicators and adjusted positioning strategies accordingly.
Senior Dealer Fixed Income
Sekerbank T.A.S.
05.2011 - 01.2013
- Fulfilled primary dealership functions for Turkish Government Bonds.
- Executed FI transactions and provided pricing guidance for institutional clients.
- Generated consistent revenue through fixed income instruments.
FX Dealer
Sekerbank T.A.S.
06.2008 - 05.2011
- Handled banks spot FX position and client pricing.
- Conducted technical and market analysis for short-term positioning.
Internal Control Specialist, Treasury
Sekerbank T.A.S.
02.2006 - 06.2008
- Audited Treasury operations for regulatory compliance.
- Ensured second-line controls and risk assessments under BRSA guidelines.
Assistant Supervisor, RBWM
HSBC Bank
10.2005 - 10.2006
- Managed high-net-worth retail client portfolios.
- Oversaw credit reviews and cross-sell opportunities for banking products.
Education
MSc - Financial Economics
Istanbul Bilgi University
Istanbul, Turkey01-2008
BA - International Relations
Uludag University
Turkey01-2004
High School - undefined
ISTEK Tarabya Kemal Ataturk Lisesi
Turkey01-1997
Skills
Bloomberg, Reuters, SuperDerivatives
Microsoft Office Suite, Visual Basic
Trading strategies
P&L management
Commodity trading
Electronic trading
Teamwork
Problem-solving
Team management
Options trading
Portfolio management
Technical analysis
Interests
Snowboarding, kiteboarding, tennis, darts, motorcycle riding, cooking, and quantitative finance
CORE COMPETENCIES
- - Treasury & ALM Strategy
- - FX & Derivatives Trading
- - Fixed Income Portfolio Management
- - Risk & Liquidity Management
- - ISDA & Regulatory Compliance
- - Front Office Systems Integration
- - Financial Market Analysis
- - Cross-functional Team Leadership
Timeline
Head of Trading, Treasury
Sekerbank T.A.S.
09.2018 - Current
Manager / Senior Dealer, Treasury
Sekerbank T.A.S.
01.2013 - 09.2018
Senior Dealer Fixed Income
Sekerbank T.A.S.
05.2011 - 01.2013
FX Dealer
Sekerbank T.A.S.
06.2008 - 05.2011
Internal Control Specialist, Treasury
Sekerbank T.A.S.
02.2006 - 06.2008
Assistant Supervisor, RBWM
HSBC Bank
10.2005 - 10.2006
BA - International Relations
Uludag University
High School - undefined
ISTEK Tarabya Kemal Ataturk Lisesi
MSc - Financial Economics
Istanbul Bilgi University