Asli Oztekin Akdag
Isleworth
Summary
Seasoned corporate banking executive with 20+ years of experience in the UK and Turkey, with a proven track record in business origination and managing complex multinational relationships. Former Global Relationship Manager and Executive Director at Standard Chartered Bank, driving multimillion-dollar revenue growth through expertise in Cash Management, Trade Finance, Risk Management, and Debt Capital Markets. Multilingual (Turkish, English, French) and dual national (UK/Turkey), skilled in delivering strategic financing solutions and managing cross-border portfolios.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1999
1999
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Global Relationship Manager for FTSE 100/250 Multi
STANDARD CHARTERED BANK
London
06.2016 - 05.2025
- Drove credit strategy and execution for FTSE 100/250 multinationals, enhancing portfolio performance.
- Originated new client relationships, generating over $6 million in annual revenue.
- Executed tailored financial strategies across complex global supply chains, leveraging deep expertise in cash management and trade finance.
- Managed credit stewardship and portfolio oversight, ensuring compliance and high credit quality.
- Developed client strategy and account planning to maximise wallet share and relationship profitability.
- Achieved new-to-bank wins, transforming relationships into high-value partnerships.
- Generated $24 million in new revenue in 2024, meeting budgetary targets consistently.
- Collaborated with product teams to streamline execution and identify cross-sell opportunities.
Global Corporates, Senior Analyst, Team Leader, Director
STANDARD CHARTERED BANK
London
01.2006 - 01.2016
- Responsible for credit approval of Turkish corporates and global retailers in SC’s current portfolio.
- Monitoring Turkish credit portfolio dynamics, looking for trends, opportunities and anomalies.
- Participated in two due diligence projects related to two bank acquisition projects.
- Coordinated project management and integration of Credit Agricole Bank Turkey in line with acquisition strategy.
Client Relationship, Senior Credit Analyst
STANDARD CHARTERED BANK
Istanbul
08.2004 - 01.2006
- Helped develop a growing portfolio of prime corporate clients through providing value credit assessment.
- Developed the country’s 'Underwriting Standards' for local corporates in cooperation with the regional business and credit authorities.
- Assisted the Country Representative in the analysis and development of expansion projects, initiated by the Head Office.
Corporate Bank, Relationship Associate
CITIBANK A.S.
Istanbul
02.2004 - 08.2004
- Assisted the Senior Banker in managing a portfolio of 20 customers with an average risk size of USD 300 million.
- Handled global correspondence with Relationship Managers of multinational companies in other Citibank sites in order to mutually share information about the operations of these customers globally.
Risk Analysis Unit, Manager
CITIBANK A.S.
Istanbul
11.2000 - 02.2004
- Prepared full credit reviews, including the structuring of availed facility, identification and analysis of major risks, competitors, financial trends and ways outs.
- Assessed client financial strengths by performing stress tests and projections in various determined sensitivities.
- Conducted periodic portfolio reviews and liquidation analyses.
- Assisted relationship and corporate finance managers in structured corporate finance deals.
Strategic Business Development Unit, Management Associate
CITIBANK A.S.
Istanbul
07.1999 - 11.2000
- Completed a study on the size of Turkish banking system by product and customer segment.
- Assisted in the definition of the Distribution Model for Citibank Turkey, focusing on branches, service level agreements with other banks and courier services.
- Worked on the preparation of the value proposal related to the potential non-banking businesses like Asset under Management, Pension Funds and Insurance.
Intern Position
MERRILL LYNCH
Oakland, CA
01.1999 - 04.1999
- Worked with Financial Consultant and Regional Financial Manager.
- Prepared marketing material for Middle Market business owners with revenues of $5MM to $100 MM for Commercial Lending Products.
- Evaluated business statements for sales trends and profitability.
Education
4-Month Diploma Program - Concentration in Finance
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
KOC UNIVERSITY
Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Windows
- Fluent in Turkish
- Fluent in English
- Fluent in French
- Intermediate in Italian
- Credit Analysis
- Financing Structures
- New Business Opportunities
- Credit Risk
- Leadership Skills
- Negotiation
- Natural Resources
- Written And Oral Communication
Custom
- Traveling
- Skiing
- Jogging
Personal Information
Nationality: Turkish British
Timeline
Global Relationship Manager for FTSE 100/250 Multi
STANDARD CHARTERED BANK
06.2016 - 05.2025
Global Corporates, Senior Analyst, Team Leader, Director
STANDARD CHARTERED BANK
01.2006 - 01.2016
Client Relationship, Senior Credit Analyst
STANDARD CHARTERED BANK
08.2004 - 01.2006
Corporate Bank, Relationship Associate
CITIBANK A.S.
02.2004 - 08.2004
Risk Analysis Unit, Manager
CITIBANK A.S.
11.2000 - 02.2004
Strategic Business Development Unit, Management Associate
CITIBANK A.S.
07.1999 - 11.2000
Intern Position
MERRILL LYNCH
01.1999 - 04.1999
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
KOC UNIVERSITY
4-Month Diploma Program - Concentration in Finance
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
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