BANU GURSEL

**** ******** **** *** *****, California 94582 Cell: 925-***-****

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EXPERIENCED BANKING PROFESSIONAL

●Banking professional with 26 years of experience as a branch manager specialized in both commercial and consumer banking.

●Extensive experience in loans, credit analysis, risk management, financial services, treasury, revenue generation, business development, performance management, team growth and development, training, and banking operations including IT systems.

●US Permanent Resident

WORK HISTORY

OVERLAND TANDBERG May-July 2022

https://www.overlandtandberg.com/

Data Operations Analyst – San Ramon, CA

●Conducted company and industry research on selected targets

●Performed data analysis on company financials and other metrics

●Analyzed the data and reported the results

ZIRAAT BANK 1995-2021

www.ziraatbank.com.tr/en

The largest bank in Turkey with a $122 billion asset size

Regional Manager – Kyrenia, Cyprus, 2019–2021

●Promoted as an expatriate manager position in order to help Ziraat Bank grow market share in order to manage and develop international investments, both for deposits and loans

●Achieved investment balance growth over %110 in two years

Commercial Banking Branch Manager – Ivedik Industrial Park, Ankara, Turkey, 2014–2019

●Put together more than $200 million in loan packages for investment projects and managed the entire loan cycle including repayment

●Expanded market share of the bank for commercial loans

●Developed and managed professional relationships with clients and relevant internal business teams, utilizing the optimum communication methods to develop efficient and effective processes

●Evaluated and developed plans for customer site audits and reviews

Branch Manager – Emek & Yildiz, Ankara, Turkey, 2011–2014

●Managed and trained a staff of 20 people in each branch and supported them for their long-term career growth

●Increased revenue by utilizing the P&L system and ensured operational excellence of direct reports

●Implemented and upheld company policies, systems, and procedures

Commercial Loan Manager – Corporate Headquarters, Ankara, Turkey, 2007–2011

●Conducted detailed credit analysis for high-limit loans and presented them for the credit committee’s approval

●Formulated new analytical processes and enhanced existing reports to improve the quality of information available to senior management

●Developed the rating system that is currently in use for credit analysis

●Provided credit analysis and risk policy training to the branches and head office staff

Deputy Branch Manager – Ankara, Turkey, 2002–2007

●Served as a project leader on special assignments, including the evaluation of income property loan portfolios, trained less experienced credit manager/analyst or division employees, and updated credit policies

Senior Treasury Analyst – Corporate Headquarters Treasury Office, Ankara, Turkey, 1996–2002

●Managed global cash positioning, funding, debt and FX settlements, bank guarantees, and month-end close processes

Management Trainee – Ankara, Turkey, 1995–1996

MIDDLE EAST TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY Ankara, Turkey

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, 1993

EDUCATION

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

●Cyprus Turkish Cultural Association, Director of the Supervisory Board, 2016–2018

●TED Turkish Education Association, Delegate, 2014–2015

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