Merve Gul Kekilli
**-** ****** **** ***. *A Woodside, NY 11377 929-***-**** ********.*******@*****.***
OBJECTIVES
Seeking to utilize my analytical skills in a new and challenging environment and further develop my knowledge of quantitative finance. My current experience in a startup alternative financial firm has given me the option to seek opportunities in investment banking and or alternative investment services.
EDUCATION
DeVry University New York, NY MBA in International Business and Finance 01/2012 - 09/2013
Cumulative GPA: 3.66
K.S.U Faculty of Engineering Kahramanmaras, Turkey
Bachelor’s Degree in Textile Engineering 09/2006 -07/2010 Cumulative GPA: 3.44
EXPERIENCES
World Business Lenders, New York, NY New York, NY
Credit Operations Associate Credit Processing 10/2013 – 12/2015
Conduct data analysis on commercial loan portfolios to analyze patterns, correlation and sensitivity among portfolio variables
Presenting risk correlation analysis within portfolios to the Investment Committee
Identify and document client portfolio risks and risk mitigating factors to be addressed during Investment Committee review
Ensure that originated business is in accordance with credit policy and procedural guidelines, investment guidelines and regulatory compliance
Coordinate procedural and policy approvals in consultation with senior credit risk members
Liaison between the Credit Risk Department and Sales in order to underwrite the instant small business loan product
Involved in the creation of an instant small business loan product, also lead the underwriting team in transitioning to new processes
Ensured compliance with BSA, NCUA, OFAC, Federal & State laws on all loan transactions
Auditing to verify assets and liabilities by comparing and analyzing documented collateral, completing audit memorandums by documenting audit tests and findings
World Business Lenders & Palm National Partners, New York, NY New York, NY
Internship in Credit, Loan Processing and Administration 01/2013 - 05/2013
Worked with new and existing clients, providing information regarding loan benefits and processing referrals for products including personal loans, cash advances and home equity credit lines
Oversaw inspection orders for businesses and collaterals for secured loans, communicate with different vendors on the loan transactions
Delivered loan package to the Closing Department and followed up with loan closing stipulations
Used a loan origination system (Quick Base) to Prepare loan/lease documents and arranges notary appointments
Kipas Textile & Arsan Textile Co. Istanbul, Turkey
Production Quality Analyst 06/2008 - 08/2009
Observed with the work procedures, conducted researches relevant to the course outline, supervised product inventory, verified quantity and quality of product received from daily manufactures, attended international marketing transactions in wholesale environment.
LEADERSHIP
K.S.U. Faculty of Textile Engineering Kahramanmaras, Turkey Research Lead 05/2009 - 08/2010
Revamped the effectiveness of products via dyeing and finishing chemicals applications
Coordinated with team members in analyzing of characteristics for reducer rising agents with Platinum Electrode Method
SKILLS Technical: Microsoft Suite (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook), CIS, Experian, LexisNexis, Intuit Quick Base, NLS, NVMS, Trend Source, Adobe CS6, Decision Logic, DocuSign, CoreLogic, Microbilt, Clear Capital
Language: Fluent in Turkish, Proficient in Arabic
HONORS/AFFILIATIONS
Dean’s List 2013, DeVry University, New York, NY
Active membership in Textile Communities, Business Administration Club, Photography Club, Leadership in Textile
Technologies Society
Charter member, UTMOK/ITM (International Textile Machinery) in Istanbul, Bursa, Adana, Isparta, and Kahramanmaras, Turkey