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Rabia Nur  Meşe Koyunsever

Rabia Nur Meşe Koyunsever

Assistant Trade Expert
Ankara

Summary

Experienced and policy-driven professional working at the Ministry of Trade of Türkiye, within the Directorate General for International Agreements and the EU, specifically in the Department of the EU Single Market and the Green Deal. Specialized in climate-related trade policies, with a particular focus on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), emissions regulation, renewable energy, sustainable financing, and transport decarbonization. Demonstrates strong skills in EU legislation monitoring, stakeholder coordination, and regulatory analysis. Previously contributed to international settlement operations at Türkiye İş Bankası, gaining valuable insight into cross-border financial systems. Holds an M.A. in Political Science from Hacettepe University, with a research-oriented academic background and Erasmus experience at the University of Bremen, fostering a broad European perspective.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Trade Expert

Ministry of Trade
05.2023 - Current

I am currently working at the Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Türkiye, within the Directorate General for International Agreements and the EU, specifically in the Department of the EU Single Market and the Green Deal. Our unit is responsible for coordinating Türkiye’s alignment with the European Green Deal policies. My work primarily focuses on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), particularly on emissions-related regulations, energy financing, and transport-related climate policies. I regularly monitor and analyze EU legislation and policy developments in these areas, contribute to interinstitutional coordination, and support the preparation of national responses and technical inputs to the European Commission.

Assistant Specialist

Türkiye İş Bankası
06.2022 - 05.2023

I worked in the Capital Markets Department at İşbank, where I was responsible for managing the settlement of international securities transactions. My role included executing and monitoring cross-border trade settlements, coordinating with international custodians and counterparties, and ensuring timely and accurate post-trade operations. I supported daily transaction flows for equities and bonds, resolved settlement issues, and contributed to the smooth functioning of back-office processes in compliance with global market practices.

Education

Master of Arts - Political Science

Hacettepe University
Ankara
06-2024

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Public Administration

Hacettepe University
Ankara, Turkey
07-2020

Minor - Public Finance

Hacettepe University
Ankara
07-2020

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of Bremen
Bremen, Germany
01-2018

Skills

Licenses and Certifications

  • Trade and circular economy Level 2 (WTO)

  • Introduction to the WTO

  • PMI® Authorized Project Management and PMP® Exam Prep Course

  • UN Carbon Taxation Courses

  • Quick view on Circular Economy - Micro course series(WTO)

Languages:

English

Arabic

Proficiency in Microsoft office

Timeline

Assistant Trade Expert

Ministry of Trade
05.2023 - Current

Assistant Specialist

Türkiye İş Bankası
06.2022 - 05.2023

Master of Arts - Political Science

Hacettepe University

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Public Administration

Hacettepe University

Minor - Public Finance

Hacettepe University

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of Bremen
Rabia Nur Meşe KoyunseverAssistant Trade Expert