MS Office
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
Customer Relations
MS Office
Problem-Solving
Software
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