TUGCE OZTURK
INTERNATIONAL PAYMENTS AND FINANCIAL MARKETS ASSISTANT MANAGER
Istanbul
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
FOREIGN TRADE ASSISTANT MANAGER
Akbank
04.2024 - Current
- Managing international payment transaction processes within the scope of foreign trade.
- Ensuring compliance of transactions with international regulations and local standards; monitoring legal requirements and executing foreign currency transfers.
- Optimizing transfer control and approval processes using digital tools.
- Handling various transactions such as Foreign Currency Deposit Accounts (DTH), Invisible Item Payments (GRK), imports (ITH), exports (IBKB), real estate acquisitions, loan transactions, capital movements, and profit transfers.
- Coordinating correspondence with official institutions, ensuring document control, and guaranteeing the legal completion of processes within the scope of fraud prevention.
- Monitoring compliance of payment processes with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations and legal standards.
- Keeping operations aligned with evolving national and international tax regulations through coordination with relevant departments.
- Providing guidance and support to branches regarding procedures and regulatory requirements related to foreign trade transactions.
FINANCIAL MARKETS OPERATIONS ASSISTANT SPECIALIST
ING Bank
04.2021 - 04.2024
- Managed the bank’s foreign exchange position, ensuring accurate and timely execution of FX transactions.
- Specialized in FX and money market instruments, including Central Bank and BIST swap transactions, currency hedging operations, and arbitrage strategies.
- Performed daily reconciliation of nostro accounts and monitored foreign currency cash flows to ensure liquidity and operational efficiency.
- Prepared supporting documentation for internal and external audits, as well as regulatory inspections.
- Executed and monitored daily collateral movements related to financial markets operations.
- Defined correspondent banking relationships and ensured smooth communication with international banks via phone and email.
- Processed cross-border foreign currency transfers and ensured compliance with operational procedures and timelines.
AUDIT INTERN
Ernst & Young (EY)
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Financial Auditing: Assisted in auditing financial statements of clients across various industries, ensuring adherence to compliance and regulatory standards.
- Data Analysis: Performed analytical reviews of financial data, identifying discrepancies and supporting the resolution of audit findings.
FINANCE INTERN
Turkcell
12.2020 - 01.2021
- Financial Reporting: Supported the finance team in preparing monthly financial reports.
- Budget Analysis: Assisted in analyzing budget variances, providing insights that led to cost-saving initiatives.
Education
Bachelor's - Economics (English)
Hacettepe Unıversıty
Certifications Courses Publications
- Advanced Excel for Financial Analysis
- Financial Risk Management Workshop
Volunteer Experience Achievements
Hacettepe University Business Club, Member of the Finance Committee.
Timeline
FOREIGN TRADE ASSISTANT MANAGER
Akbank
04.2024 - Current
FINANCIAL MARKETS OPERATIONS ASSISTANT SPECIALIST
ING Bank
04.2021 - 04.2024
AUDIT INTERN
Ernst & Young (EY)
01.2021 - 03.2021
FINANCE INTERN
Turkcell
12.2020 - 01.2021
Bachelor's - Economics (English)
Hacettepe Unıversıty