Can Alagoz
Senior Finance Executive
Istanbul
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven financial professional with over 12 years of capital markets experience, combining managerial leadership with hands-on equity analysis and strategic market insight. Currently serving as Head of Research and Strategist at QNB Invest, I lead the research team covering financial markets, with deep expertise in both Turkish and U.S. equities. I also maintain an active role as a senior equity analyst and strategist for the Turkish financial market. I have led the development of Turkey’s first AI-based investment tools and regularly publish strategic market research and analysis, while actively appearing on media platforms as a market expert.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Vice President – Head of Research
QNB Invest
12.2021 - Current
- Leading the research team covering global financial markets with an expertise on Turkish, European and U.S
- Maintaining my equity analyst and strategist position for the financial markets and Turkish equities
- Active member of senior investment and strategy committees
- Spearheaded the development of new financial products, including Turkey's first in-house AI-based investment tools and algorithmic trading strategies
- Manage a quantitative research sub-division focused on algorithmic and tactical trading strategies for Turkish equities, futures, U.S Stocks, and global commodities & FX
- Regularly meet with both domestic and international institutional clients to present investment theses and market strategies
- Provide macroeconomic and sector-specific insights to support investment banking transactions
- Delivered presentations on economic outlook and market developments in major
- Publish regular weekly market notes covering global and domestic financial markets, and author monthly strategy reports focusing on the Turkish economy and investment outlook
- Frequently appear on television and social media platforms as a market commentator and financial expert conferences and academic forums
- Delivered consistent outperformance as an equity analyst, with a success rate approximately 180% higher than peers on Bloomberg-tracked performance metrics
Senior Equity Analyst – Equity Research
QNB Invest
10.2013 - 12.2021
- Conducted in-depth fundamental equity research across key Turkish industries including energy, petrochemicals, iron & steel, aviation, and utilities
- Produced sector and company reports with actionable buy/sell recommendations using top-down macroeconomic approach
- Collaborated with institutional clients to deliver bespoke research and market strategies
- Demonstrated high-level technical expertise in financial modeling, sector-specific analysis, and valuation
- Coverage included: Aygaz, Brisa, Enerjisa, Erdemir, Gulermak, Kardemir, Kocaer Steel, Kordsa, Pegasus, Petkim,Sun Tekstil, Tupras, Turkish Airlines,
Investment Advisor – Advisory Division
QNB Invest
11.2010 - 10.2013
- Delivered tactical and strategic investment advice on equities, currencies, and commodities
- Developed financial models to project market volatility and asset value trends
- Actively worked on option pricing and modeling, producing tailored valuation frameworks for different derivatives
- Took a lead role in managing and advising institutional client portfolios
- Created portfolio recommendations tailored to client profiles and global financial developments
Emerging Markets Division Intern
Istanbul Stock Exchange
06.2009 - 07.2009
- Conducted comparative analysis on Islamic vs
- Conventional financial instruments
- Supported equity trading desk and contributed to financial modeling of investment projects
Foreign Trade Intern
Ramatex Metal Industry Inc.
08.2008 - 10.2008
- Analyzed financial structure of partner firms and facilitated international communication
- Supported logistics, trade documentation, and client relationship processes
Education
Master of Arts - Economics and Finance
Boğaziçi University
İstanbul 04.2001 - 09.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
State University of New York
New Paltz 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Middle East Technical University (NCC)
04.2001 - 05.2010
High School Diploma -
Tarsus American College
04.2001 - 06.2005
Skills
- Valuation
- Financial Analysis
- Sector Analysis
- Investment Strategy
- Equity Research
- Macroeconomic Research
- IPO & M&A Advisory
- Portfolio Management
- Financial Modeling
- Strategic Thinking
- Writing & Reporting Skills
Certification
CFA Level I Passed
LEADERSHIP EXTRACURRICULARS
- Board Member, New Paltz Turkish Association, 2009–2010
- Member, New Paltz International Student Association, 2009–2010
- Board Member, METU History Association, 2007–2008
- Founder, METU Traveling Association, 2006–2007
- President, Student Council, Tarsus American College, 2004–2005
Timeline
Senior Vice President – Head of Research
QNB Invest
12.2021 - Current
Senior Equity Analyst – Equity Research
QNB Invest
10.2013 - 12.2021
Investment Advisor – Advisory Division
QNB Invest
11.2010 - 10.2013
Emerging Markets Division Intern
Istanbul Stock Exchange
06.2009 - 07.2009
Foreign Trade Intern
Ramatex Metal Industry Inc.
08.2008 - 10.2008
Master of Arts - Economics and Finance
Boğaziçi University
04.2001 - 09.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
State University of New York
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Middle East Technical University (NCC)
04.2001 - 05.2010
High School Diploma -
Tarsus American College
04.2001 - 06.2005