Ferruh Erim Isparta
Financial Analyst
Istanbul
Summary
Finance is a perfect guide for understanding today's world. I enjoy learning the stories of companies and grasping their successes through numbers. Analyzing businesses in financial, operational, and managerial aspects is not just a job for me, it's a passion. I believe that learning is a lifelong journey. I am committed to improving myself in the fields of corporate finance, accounting, and capital allocation. I'm certain of capital markets play a crucial role in increasing individuals' purchasing power and spreading prosperity. Hence, actively working for development of capital markets is a strong motivation for me.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Buy-Side Equity Analyst
Ata Asset Management Company
6 2023 - Current
- Conducting company research in the management of Turkey and Global Equity Funds to support fund managers in making buy-sell-hold decisions
- Using fundamental analysis, discounted cash flow (DCF), multiple valuation methods and financial modeling when analyzing companies
- During the research process, working closely with company executives to analyze not only from a financial perspective but also assessing how companies are managed (Organizational Culture)
- Conducting visits to the headquarters and factories of dozens of companies
- Researching the automotive, aviation, holding, and food retail sectors
- Conducting in-depth analysis of companies listed on the Borsa Istanbul, such as Koc Holding, Sabancı Holding, Ford Otosan, Tofas Factories, Türk Traktör, Pegasus, and Migros
- Assessing the financial health of companies issuing bonds, and measuring default risk, specifically for our Debt Securities Funds.
Sell-Side Equity Analyst (Internship)
Garanti BBVA Securities
02.2023 - 03.2023
- Preparing company analysis reports providing buy-sell-hold recommendations for stock investors.
Structural FX Risk Management (Internship)
Garanti BBVA
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Managing foreign exchange risk using option contracts and other derivative instruments
- Calculating future exchange rates.
Financial Accounting (Internship)
Ata Holding
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Preparation and reporting of financial statements for subsidiary companies.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree, Full English Program - Business Administration
Yeditepe University
Istanbul, Turkey 01.2017 - 04.2023
Two semester of exchange (Erasmus) program - Entrepreneurship and Business Inovation
Hogeschool Inholland
Netherlands 08.2021 - 06.2022
Skills
Coursework
- Financial Management
- Financial Accounting
- Financial Markets and Institutions
- Corporate Finance
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Statistics
Projects
CFA Research Challenge (CFA Istanbul Society, 11/2022)
- Financial analysis, valuation, reporting, and presentation of Türkiye Şişecam Fabrikaları (SISE) company.
Personal Information
- Hobbies: Travelling, Sports, Nature
- Date of Birth: 01/14/99
Attributes
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork and Communication
- Curiosity
References
- Mehmet Gerz, Ata Asset Management, Chief Executive Officer, mgerz@ataportfoy.com.tr
- Metin Kılıc, Garanti BBVA, Vice President, Asset and Liability Management, metinki@garanti.com.tr
- Ceyhun Varoglu, (CPA), Ata Holding, Financial Affairs Director, Ceyhun_wu@hotmail.com
Timeline
Sell-Side Equity Analyst (Internship)
Garanti BBVA Securities
02.2023 - 03.2023
Structural FX Risk Management (Internship)
Garanti BBVA
09.2022 - 12.2022
Two semester of exchange (Erasmus) program - Entrepreneurship and Business Inovation
Hogeschool Inholland
08.2021 - 06.2022
Financial Accounting (Internship)
Ata Holding
06.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor’s Degree, Full English Program - Business Administration
Yeditepe University
01.2017 - 04.2023
Buy-Side Equity Analyst
Ata Asset Management Company
6 2023 - Current