Zohra Boussida
Financial Institution Specialist
Istanbul
Summary
After two years of FI position at an investment bank, i feel ready to take my career to the next step somewhere i can develop and leverage my current skills, graduate from an accredited University in Management, holding an MSC in Finance and Economics from the most reputable university in Turkey, throughout the years the two most important skills i believe i have developed are: strong interpersonal skills includes networking, building strong relationships with clients and presentation skills, on the other side my passion for Finance helped me advance and learn the needed skills to be a respectful banker.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
4
4
Languages
Work History
Financial Institutions Specialist
Nurol Investment Bank
Istanbul
03.2023 - Current
- Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with correspondent banks, Identifying opportunities through client engagements, delivering excellent customer experience to increase client satisfaction and market share
- Compliance: Managed annual due diligence review, Tasked with managing KYC registries on behalf of the bank, Handling all aspects of Records Management within the department, Compilation and documentation of on-boarding new FI and Correspondent banking relationships, Preparation of documentation on FCY clearing accounts from reputable correspondent banks
- Operations: Supported other departments with correspondent bank-related inquiries, Trade finance Facilitations, creation of internal accounts for Nostro and Vostro accounts for seamless operations
- Business Support: Managing credit files and establishing limits for FIs, Negotiation of credit limits for Treasury trading and Trade Services from bank, Preliminary preparation of financial analytic documentation for allocation of limits to counterparties
Export Manager
Tusias Cosmetics
Istanbul, Istanbul
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Outsourcing products for International clients
- Finding needed product at targeted prices
- Organizing the procedures and following up the export process
- Advising International clients about general investments in Turkey
- Dealing with International investors and traders
- Developing the network of clients
- Maintained accurate records/documentation related to all aspects of exports—ensuring full traceability during audits/inspections as needed.
- Prepared various import, export and supplier forms for customs submittal.
- Expanded export market presence by identifying and securing new business opportunities
- Developed strong relationships with international partners, fostering long-term business collaborations.
- Negotiated favorable contract terms to maximize profit margins while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Coordinated sales forecasts and inventory management to ensure adequate stock levels for prompt fulfillment of customer orders.
Junior Analyst
Technolera
Istanbul, Istanbul
11.2017 - 03.2019
- Worked with startups in industries; including Fintech, logistics, E-health, energy efficiency, Edtech
- Advised clients on capital structure, financing alternatives, company positioning
- Wrote descriptive offering memorandum describing the company and industry dynamics, market opportunity, competitive landscape, and analysis of historical and projected financial statements
- Worked with entrepreneurs and organizations ranging from predevelopment to Series B providing financial guidance, capital raising advisory, and business strategy advisory for Tech-enabled companies at the seed or round A stage both domestically and internationally
- PE & Venture Building Company - Business Laboratory and Access to Finance
- Developed Excel-based financial models to support budgeting and forecasting efforts, leading to better resource planning.
- Contributed to the development and implementation of new policies and procedures for the analytics department, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
Education
Master of Science - Economics and Finance
Bosphorus University
Istanbul, 34 07.2025 - 09.2025
Bachelor degree - Business Administration
Mediterranean School of Business
Tunis 09.2025 - 07.2025
Skills
Relationship Management
Customer relations
Analytical thinking
Documentation management
Continuous improvement
Teamwork and collaboration
Analytical skills
Multitasking
Attention to detail
Data analysis
Organizational skills
Certification
CFA Level I, 08/01/25
Timeline
Bachelor degree - Business Administration
Mediterranean School of Business
09.2025 - 07.2025
Master of Science - Economics and Finance
Bosphorus University
07.2025 - 09.2025
Financial Institutions Specialist
Nurol Investment Bank
03.2023 - Current
Export Manager
Tusias Cosmetics
01.2020 - 01.2023
Junior Analyst
Technolera
11.2017 - 03.2019