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Rengin Turan

Istanbul, Türkiye

Summary

Experienced professional with extensive operational risk consultancy and ESG advisory experience, enhanced by a Master of Laws degree in Human Rights Law. Demonstrating proficiency in formulating and executing comprehensive risk management strategies, and advocating for ethical and responsible business practices. Bringing a unique blend of legal expertise and unwavering commitment to ethical excellence.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Risk & ESG Consultant

Various Corporate Clients
10.2024 - Current
  • Conducted ESG gap analyses, focusing on risk exposure by assessing internal controls, governance structures, and current disclosures against leading regulatory frameworks.
  • Developed risk-based materiality assessments to prioritise sustainability issues based on the likelihood of impact, stakeholder relevance, and regulatory significance.
  • Performed benchmarking analyses of peer disclosures to identify positioning gaps and inform strategic decision-making.
  • Reviewed sustainability-related policies and governance procedures, providing input to ensure alignment with operational risk considerations, and compliance expectations.
  • Drafted sections of ESG and integrated reports, aligning narrative content with risk insights, governance mechanisms, and regulatory developments.
  • Supported stakeholder engagement sessions to identify implementation challenges, clarify roles in ESG risk management, and foster internal alignment.

Risk Consultant

Willis Towers Watson, WTW
London
10.2022 - 07.2024
  • Advised corporate clients on risk exposure by reviewing coverage structures for adequacy, exclusions, and structural gaps to mitigate potential vulnerabilities, and ensure protection against unforeseen risks.
  • Delivered tailored recommendations based on clients’ operational profiles, and peer benchmarking against sector standards.
  • Conducted qualitative risk gap assessments across clients' key operational and strategic risk areas, identifying underinsured exposures, and developing strategic recommendations for enhanced coverage.
  • Developed bespoke risk matrices to help clients prioritise exposures and align strategies with regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to align insurance clauses with enterprise risk appetite, regulatory trends, and evolving business models.
  • Authored an internal article examining the integration of ESG considerations into corporate coverage structures.

Sales Fundamentals & Intermediate (WTW Internal Training)

Insurance & ESG: Designing Resilience Through Sustainable Coverage (Internal Publication, 2024)

Risk Advisory Consultant

Deloitte
Istanbul
03.2021 - 09.2022

Risk Advisory Department

  • Carried out process-level risk assessments, and developed risk control matrices to support clients’ internal audit and compliance frameworks.
  • Delivered SOX review projects by evaluating clients’ operational procedures, identifying key control activities, and facilitating walkthroughs with relevant stakeholders.
  • Prepared risk reports by assessing the effectiveness of controls, and presenting key findings to support audit planning and governance.
  • Mapped and assessed client workflows to pinpoint control weaknesses, and proposed enhancements to strengthen risk mitigation.

ESG and Sustainability Department

  • Supported client ESG reporting in alignment with regulatory frameworks, including TCFD, GRI, CDP, and the UN SDGs.
  • Produced annual ESG and sustainability reports based on client data, internal records, and stakeholder input, highlighting key material risks and strategic priorities.

Online Ambassador

Unibuddy
London
09.2019 - 09.2019

Engaged candidates from all around the world by answering any queries, and providing them relative guidance and comfort about their concerns on the Unibuddy platform.

Fundraiser

Buffalo Fundraising Consultants & BU
London
05.2019 - 09.2019

Part of a professional team for a campaign that runs for three months to inspire people to get involved in raising funds and providing various scholarships for highly skilled students.

Ballet Instructor

Aslı Bale
Ankara
09.2013 - 08.2018

State Classical Ballet Education Completion Certificate, Turkey.

Graduation Certificate as the top-scoring student of the course from the Royal Academy of Dance, London.

Education

Master of Laws - International Human Rights Law

Brunel University London
London, United Kingdom
09-2019

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations

Bilkent University
Ankara, Türkiye
06-2018

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Freelance Risk & ESG Consultant

Various Corporate Clients
10.2024 - Current

Risk Consultant

Willis Towers Watson, WTW
10.2022 - 07.2024

Risk Advisory Consultant

Deloitte
03.2021 - 09.2022

Online Ambassador

Unibuddy
09.2019 - 09.2019

Fundraiser

Buffalo Fundraising Consultants & BU
05.2019 - 09.2019

Ballet Instructor

Aslı Bale
09.2013 - 08.2018

Master of Laws - International Human Rights Law

Brunel University London

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations

Bilkent University
Rengin Turan