Hasan Çağlar Sönmez
Branch Manager
Istanbul,Pendik
Summary
As a highly motivated Branch Manager with extensive experience driving business growth and delivering exceptional customer service, I am seeking a challenging role in a dynamic organization. With strong leadership skills, a proven track record of achieving targets, and a passion for developing and mentoring teams, I am confident in ability to make a significant contribution to company. Subject Matter Expert and trusted advisor skilled in research, analysis and examination of company technology and standard operating procedures. Interface and collaborate with clients and internal team members, providing consultative enhancement recommendations based on industry research. Improve existing processes, procedures, technical enhancements, resource requirements and stakeholder engagement procedures to align with strategic goals.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Branch Manager
Alternatifbank A.Ş
Kocaeli, Gebze
1 2024 - Current
- Branch total gross income realization was at the level of 63.6 million TL with a target realization of 166% as of the end of Q1
- As for net profit, a target realization rate of 164% was achieved with a realization of 51.7 million TL as of the end of March
- On the working size side, the Q1 average volume was 2.4 billion TL, with 103% H/G, and the March average volume was 2.51 billion TL
- In terms of active size, 107% H/D figure was reached with 1.53 billion TL, and the March average figure was exceeded by 1.6 billion TL
Branch Manager
Alternatifbank A.Ş
Kocaeli, Izmit
1 2019 - 12.2023
- As of January 2019, I was promoted and started to work as Izmit Commercial Branch Manager
- Gross income, which was 4.2 million TL as of 2018Q4, increased to 105 million TL as of 2023Q4
- The increase rate is 2500%
- The ranking among commercial branches increased from 17th to 3rd place
- EBITDA margin, which was 24.9% at the end of 2018Q4, has now reached 92%
- While the active size of the branch increased from 180 million TL to 2 billion TL, the NPL ratio decreased from 7% to 0.7%
- All loans granted since 2019 have been repaid without any problems
Branch Manager
Alternatifbank A.Ş.
Sakarya, Adapazarı
12.2020 - 04.2022
- Approximately 1.5 years in addition to the current Izmit Branch directorate I worked simultaneously as the manager of Alternatifbank Adapazarı Commercial Branch
- Gross profit increased by 354% in one year
- The active size, which was 110 million TL as of 2020Q4, reached 232 million TL by the end of 2021Q4
- As of the end of April 2022, two branches have been merged in line with the decision of the top management
Portfolio Manager
Alternatifbank A.Ş
Istanbul, Kartal
09.2015 - 01.2019
- I worked in the commercial banking department of Kartal Branch
- During my career in this branch, the size of portfolio which I managed, increased by 350%
Portfolio Manager
Odeabank A.Ş
Kocaeli, Gebze
07.2013 - 09.2015
- I worked on the commercial banking side of the Gebze Branch during its establishment and its first operating period
Portfolio Manager
Finansbank A.Ş
Kocaeli, Gebze
03.2011 - 07.2013
- At Gebze Commercial Branch, I first worked as a portfolio officer and then as a portfolio manager on the commercial banking side
Portfolio Officer
Denizbank A.Ş
Istanbul, Şişli
08.2009 - 03.2011
- After military service, Finansbank stopped recruiting personnel
- For approximately 1.5 years at Denizbank Harbiye Branch
- I worked in the KOBI segment
SME Banking Portfolio Officer
Finansbank A.Ş
Istanbul, Kadıköy
07.2006 - 11.2008
- After seven weeks of MT training, I worked at Finansbank Kızıltoprak Branch in the first place as MHY and then as portfolio officer
Education
MBA - Columbia Business School Executive Education
Columbia University
NY 08.2024 - 09.2024
Executive MBA - Executive MBA Program
Sabancı Univertsity
Istanbul 09.2023 - 09.2024
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - Economics
Kocaeli University
Kocaeli 09.2021 - 06.2006
DSH - Vorbereitungs Klasse
Johann Wolfgang Goethe Universitaet
Frankfurt 01.2021 - 03.2002
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Kartal Anadolu Lisesi
Istanbul 09.1993 - 06.2000
Primary School Diploma -
Pendik Primary School
Istanbul 09.1988 - 06.1993
Skills
Training and mentoring
Strong analytical skills
Expertise in subject matter
Customer Focus
Strategic Thinking
Decision-Making
Problem-Solving
Time Management
Creative solutions
Certification
BES License Certificate, 05/01/18
References
- Yeşim Şimşek, Executive Vice President Of Sales Executive, Türkiye Kalkınma Bankası A.Ş., 05322867112, yesim.simsek@kalkinma.com.tr
- Kaan Gür, CEO Executive, Akbank A.Ş., kaan.gur@akbank.com
- Hale Ökmen, Executive Vice President Of Human Sources Executive, ING Bank A.Ş., 05324864698, hale.okmen@ing.com.tr
AI, computer, opera
- Passionate about the world of opera, regularly attending performances and appreciating the musical and theatrical elements.
- Enthusiastically working on personal projects like integrating Arduino Mega for mouse and joystick control in gaming environments.
- Skilled in software development, exploring cross-platform solutions, and working with tools such as Wine and CrossOver to run Windows applications on macOS.
Timeline
MBA - Columbia Business School Executive Education
Columbia University
08.2024 - 09.2024
Executive MBA - Executive MBA Program
Sabancı Univertsity
09.2023 - 09.2024
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - Economics
Kocaeli University
09.2021 - 06.2006
DSH - Vorbereitungs Klasse
Johann Wolfgang Goethe Universitaet
01.2021 - 03.2002
Branch Manager
Alternatifbank A.Ş.
12.2020 - 04.2022
Portfolio Manager
Alternatifbank A.Ş
09.2015 - 01.2019
Portfolio Manager
Odeabank A.Ş
07.2013 - 09.2015
Portfolio Manager
Finansbank A.Ş
03.2011 - 07.2013
Portfolio Officer
Denizbank A.Ş
08.2009 - 03.2011
SME Banking Portfolio Officer
Finansbank A.Ş
07.2006 - 11.2008
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Kartal Anadolu Lisesi
09.1993 - 06.2000
Primary School Diploma -
Pendik Primary School
09.1988 - 06.1993
Branch Manager
Alternatifbank A.Ş
1 2024 - Current
Branch Manager
Alternatifbank A.Ş
1 2019 - 12.2023