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Candan Banu Unkan Demirtaş

Istanbul,Besiktas

Summary

Senior credit risk professional over 20+ years of experience in corporate banking, specializing in credit allocation, financial analysis and portfolio risk management.

Proven track record in evaluating large-scale corporate credit proposals, supporting credit committees and managing risk within defined appetite frameworks.

Strong expertise in financial statement analysis, regulatory compliance with the ability to act as a trusted risk partner to senior stakeholders.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Credit Analysis Manager

Akbank
09.2024 - Current
  • Lead credit assessment of large corporate clients including NBFI and MNC segments, evaluating financials, risk exposure and credit structures,
  • Prepare and present credit proposals to Senior Management and Credit Committee,
  • Monitor portfolio performance, identifying early warning signals and emerging risks,
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements and risk appetite framework.

Large Corporate Credit Allocation Manager

Türk Ekonomi Bankası
10.2019 - 09.2024
  • Preparing reports for the Credit Committee regarding creditworthiness by examining the commercial structures and financial data of large-scale companies.
  • Evaluating loan requests within the framework of bank loan policies and presenting them to senior management,
  • Carrying out negotiation processes according to the determined loan allocation conditions,
  • Following the investment and project completion process in investment loans,
  • Monitoring the risks of companies/financial institutions in the bank’s credit portfolio,
  • Carrying out decision-making processes for partial or complete cancellation of limits or rearrangement of credit conditions when necessary, using early warning mechanisms,
  • Preparing monthly, annual, internal and external reports regarding loans.

Credit Analysis Manager

Türk Ekonomi Bankası
04.2011 - 10.2019
  • Examining the commercial structures and financial data of companies in the portfolio of Orta Anadolu Corporate Branch, located in different sectors, with a turnover of over 100 Million TL, and preparing reports in English for the creditworthiness of the companies addressed to Turkey and/or Paris Credit Committee.
  • Feasibility and Cash analysis of the long-term investment projects,
  • Answering questions from domestic and international allocation departments during the credit evaluation process,
  • Supported credit decision processes and portfolio risk monitoring.

Financial Analysis Manager

Finansbank
01.2004 - 04.2011
  • Conducted financial statement analysis and creditworthiness assessments
  • Managed a team of financial analysts successfully by providing ongoing coaching, feedback, and development opportunities.

Financial Analyst

Yapı Ve Kredi Bankası
07.2000 - 02.2003

Education

Bachelor of Science - Public Finance

Ankara University
Ankara
04.2001 -

Associate of Science - Justice

Anadolu University
04.2001 -

Skills

Large-scale credit risk analysis

Proficient in financial statement evaluation

Financial investment analysis

Credit assessment reporting

Portfolio analysis

Proficient in data analysis using Excel

Timeline

Credit Analysis Manager

Akbank
09.2024 - Current

Large Corporate Credit Allocation Manager

Türk Ekonomi Bankası
10.2019 - 09.2024

Credit Analysis Manager

Türk Ekonomi Bankası
04.2011 - 10.2019

Financial Analysis Manager

Finansbank
01.2004 - 04.2011

Bachelor of Science - Public Finance

Ankara University
04.2001 -

Associate of Science - Justice

Anadolu University
04.2001 -

Financial Analyst

Yapı Ve Kredi Bankası
07.2000 - 02.2003
Candan Banu Unkan Demirtaş