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Orkun Kurt

Orkun Kurt

Banker
Sancaktepe, Istanbul

Summary

Banking professional with 10+ years experience in Audit and Remedial & Recovery functions, willing to improve his career in Sustailable Finance field.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
3
3
Languages

Work History

Asset Recovery Manager

Turk Ekonomi Bankasi A.S.
Umraniye, Istanbul
08.2021 - Current
  • Responsible for developing and executing strategies for the recovery of non-performing assets, including loans, credit facilities, and other distressed portfolios.
  • Conducting regular portfolio reviews to identify potential risks and propose appropriate remedial actions and leading the preparation and presentation processes to relevant committees.
  • Performing individual provisioning analysis for the files in compliance with IFRS standards.
  • Managing a team of asset recovery specialists, providing guidance, support, and performance evaluations.

Corp. & SME Credits Remedial Product Developer

Turk Ekonomi Bankasi A.S.
Umraniye, Istanbul
10.2019 - 08.2021
  • Analyzed, evaluated and built decision trees regarding SME portfolio in order to automatize processes.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
  • Generated methodologies regarding provision calculations of distressed clients.
  • Prepared and presented the activities of Remedial & Recovery function on a monthly basis.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.

Credit Asset Manager

Odea Bank A.S.
Levent, Istanbul
08.2017 - 10.2019
  • Credit Asset Management was a solely and exclusively established department to manage alternative collection methods for the distressed clients. The department was composed of one lawyer and myself, directly reporting to the Remedial and Recovery AGM.
  • Responsible for holding meetings with clients, negotiating terms and conditions of the deals and following up the whole process including the presentation of the proposals to relevant committees and execution of the transactions.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Senior Internal Auditor

Odea Bank A.S.
Levent, Istanbul
07.2013 - 08.2017
  • Developed auditing program to address risks and evaluate regulatory requirements.
  • Performed internal audits of financial and departmental operations, developing risk assessments and conducting process walkthroughs for compliance with documented processes.
  • Recommended new methods to improve internal controls and operating efficiency.
  • Prepared and distributed risk and audit reports to appropriate personnel.
  • Coordinated with external auditors and documented process reviews.
  • Reported audit findings, covering compliance issues related to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and corporate regulations.
  • Investigated discrepancies discovered during auditing process.
  • Trained newly hired employees on company processes, procedures and deadlines.

Internal Auditor

Denizbank A.S.
Sisli, Istanbul
07.2011 - 07.2013
  • Performed internal audits of financial and departmental operations, developing risk assessments and conducting process walkthroughs for compliance with documented processes.
  • Prepared and distributed risk and audit reports to appropriate personnel.
  • Documented recommendations to improve internal controls.
  • Investigated discrepancies discovered during auditing process.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Istanbul University
Istanbul
09.2006 - 07.2011

Associate of Science - Aeronautical Engineering

Airforce Academy
Istanbul
09.2003 - 07.2005

High School Diploma -

Kuleli Military High School
Istanbul
07.1999 - 07.2003

Skills

Analytical reasoning

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Software

MS Office

SQL

Certification

Sustainability and Climate Risk, Global Association of Risk Professionals

Interests

Cooking

Timeline

Asset Recovery Manager

Turk Ekonomi Bankasi A.S.
08.2021 - Current

Corp. & SME Credits Remedial Product Developer

Turk Ekonomi Bankasi A.S.
10.2019 - 08.2021

Credit Asset Manager

Odea Bank A.S.
08.2017 - 10.2019

Senior Internal Auditor

Odea Bank A.S.
07.2013 - 08.2017

Internal Auditor

Denizbank A.S.
07.2011 - 07.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Istanbul University
09.2006 - 07.2011

Associate of Science - Aeronautical Engineering

Airforce Academy
09.2003 - 07.2005

High School Diploma -

Kuleli Military High School
07.1999 - 07.2003

Sustainability and Climate Risk, Global Association of Risk Professionals

May 2023
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