Ramazan Gur, CTP
New York, NY 347-***-**** *******.***@****.*** linkedin.com/in/ramazan-gur-ctp Treasury Manager
PROFILE
Dynamic and results driven business
professional with robust experience
fostering organizational growth through
exceptional treasury management,
business consulting, and regulatory
compliance. Adept at creating and
implementing strategic plans that align
with corporate vision and drive
performance. Eager to demonstrate
knowledge and ability to a progressive
organization that shares a passion for
delivering results and exceeding
expectations.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Treasury Management
Cash Management
FX Management
Relationship Management
Regulatory Compliance
Banking Adviser
Auditing Procedures
Process Improvement
Forecasting
Reconciliations
Strategy & Execution
Operations Management
EDUCATION
Master of Science, International
Management
University of Bath, Bath, UK
Bachelor of Science, Economics
Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
Certified Treasury Professional (CTP)
Association for Financial Professionals
Capital Market Activities Level 3 License
Capital Markets Board of Turkey
Derivative Instruments License
Capital Markets Board of Turkey
Computer Skills:
Bloomberg, SAP, Microsoft Office,360T
Languages:
Turkish (Native), English (Advanced).
EXPERIENCE
Henkel Turkey Istanbul, Turkey
Treasury Manager, Head of Unit August 2018 to November 2020 Successfully directed a team of four Treasury Unit associates to oversee 400m EUR gross sales. Coordinated comprehensive cash management, including cash concentration, account funding, wires, netting and reconciliations. Consistently ensured necessary liquidity for working capital need, leveraging idle cash investments to create more than 30k EUR annual revenue from interest income. Consulted with business units and core functional areas on banking issues, earning respect as an expert adviser. Ensured regulatory compliance with all internal controls, policies, and procedures while achieving organization objectives. Conducted corporate auditing process in 2018.
Initiated and completed capital increase of 20m EUR from parent entity for additional working capital and business expansions in 2020.
Leveraged Treasury Management System to streamline transactions in real time, earning recognition from Henkel Global Finance ExCom as the Best Process Improvement Project in 2018.
Integrated sustainable treasury workflow, capitalizing on digital signatures to save more than 3500 papers annually.
Treasury Executive October 2016 to August 2018
Developed and distributed actual and forecasted cash flow positions to optimize investment and borrowing functions. Oversaw daily cash flow, identifying and resolving issues as needed. Coordinated routine and annual reconciliations across company bank accounts. Spearheaded Shared Cervices Center migration to centralize treasury operations.
Effectively executed FX hedging transactions, recording 8m TRY interest revenue, despite facing a financial crisis in 2018.
Optimized system and workflow capabilities across treasury department in alignment with Risk and Compliance policies.
Digitized custom tax payment processes and negotiated terms with local banks to significantly reduce interest costs.
Turkish Airlines Istanbul, Turkey
Treasury Specialist August 2014 to October 2016
Orchestrated global cash, payments, and investment activities for the organization, forecasting cash positions in 14 currencies to determine short/long balances of each and recommend optimal hedging and revenue alternatives. Conducted daily account reconciliation to support audit procedures with appropriate data.
Successfully reported cash positions to senior leadership, presenting daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual analysis.
Consistently executed FX hedging transactions.
Recognized as the first person in the company to initiate and acquire 250m EUR financing from Ex-Im Bank of Turkey.
Additional Experience:
Albaraka Turk Bank Istanbul, Turkey
Assistant Treasury Specialist December 2012 to June 2014