Dilara Su Turker
London,United Kingdom
Summary
A diligent Economics and Business undergraduate at University College London, on track to achieve First-Class Honours. With a solid foundation in finance, economics, and business strategy, Dilara has honed her analytical and strategic planning skills through various internships. Her work encompasses digital strategy development, market analysis, financial reporting, and solution development. Dilara exemplifies strong leadership and communication skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Finance and Technology Intern
Sovereign Strategy
London, United Kingdom
2023.09 - 2023.10
- Digital Strategy Development: Conducted comprehensive research for clients to identify pivotal trends and insights, while devising and implementing digital strategies that optimised engagement and fostered innovative client-firm collaborations
- Market Analysis & Evaluations: Conducted comprehensive research for internationally acclaimed clients, translating findings into actionable insights for market analyses, evaluations, and strategic sales pitches
- Stakeholder Engagement & Workshops: Regularly collaborated with UK MPs and politicians, akin to stakeholder engagement in diverse sectors
- Facilitated and participated in various workshops and meetings, showcasing a well-structured way of working
- Shouldered responsibility for sub-projects, showcasing autonomy and a deep understanding of diverse client needs.
Management Consulting Intern
PwC
Istanbul, Turkey
2023.07 - 2023.08
- Solution Development: Assisted in the development of tailored strategic solutions for clients, blending contemporary methodologies with industry best practices
- Demonstrated a keen ability to adapt to varying client demands, ensuring that the proposed solutions were both innovative and actionable
- Project Leadership and Data Visualization: Spearheaded the creation of a digital tool with help from Excel and Word that enhanced data visualisation for clients, facilitating clearer decision-making and strategy alignment.
- Prepared business research and financial reports for executive meetings.
Financial Affairs Management Intern
Ataol
London, United Kingdom
2022.10 - 2023.06
- Interest in technology start-up spaces: ACIP is a startup within Ataol that provides financial advisory to M&A's.
- Analysed key performance indicators to identify trends and patterns in data, enabling data-driven decision-making
- Financial reporting experience: Formulated advanced financial modelling techniques to assess the financial performance and viability of potential investments
- Advised clients on potential opportunities for future growth and assisted in enhancing their business plans
- Contributed to strategic business planning and process improvement.
- Conducted in-depth analysis of financial data to identify key trends, risks, and opportunities, supporting informed decision-making
- Working in team settings: Collaborated with cross-functional teams to provide valuable insights for future clients and optimise business plans.
Consulting and Audit Intern
BDO International
Istanbul, Turkey
2022.08 - 2022.09
- Preparing and viewing financial models: Examined market data and conducted statistical analysis to identify trends and patterns, drawing meaningful comparisons with industry competitors
- Utilised Word to document and present findings to the project leader, ensuring clear and concise communication of data-driven insights
- Research skills: Regulated field research on Alarko Carrier with an employee to support client involvement and provided insight about the company's functioning, new sources of information, and possible trouble spots
- Ability to use statistical software packages: Undertook advanced training on Excel and practised this knowledge while reviewing client's datas and records
- Communication skills: Provided constructive feedback on the operations of two companies, offering recommendations for improvement and optimization
- Demonstrated strong organisational skills by efficiently managing data, enabling accurate and timely completion of project deliverables
- Adapted to changing circumstances and priorities, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability
- Presentation skills: Prepared two dynamic presentations as part of a three-person team, showcasing the auditing performance of BDO for Alarko Carrier.
Finance Intern
Baker McKenzie
Istanbul, Turkey
2021.11 - 2021.12
- Problem solving: Implemented problem-solving techniques to enhance data security by effectively securing digital data from cyber threats, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive financial information
- Developed a solid understanding of the hypothesis-based approach for addressing complex issues, applying critical thinking skills to formulate strategic solutions.
- Recorded company data for performance and trend analysis.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics and Business with East European Studies
University College Londob
London 09/2021 -
International Baccalaureate -
Koc School
Istanbul, Turkey 09/2017 - 06/2021
Skills
- Excel proficiency
- MS Office proficiency
- Data modelling
- Trend forecasting
- Financial analysis
- Financial statements
- Financial management
- Financial reporting
- Data entry
- Enterprise resource planning
- Analytical Thinking
- Critical Thinking
- Strategic Planning
- Technical Proficiency
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Project Management
- Problem Solving
- Continuous Learning and Professional Development
- Operations management
- Business planning
- Data collection and analysis
- Data analysis
Languages
English
Native
Turkish
Native
Timeline
Finance and Technology Intern
Sovereign Strategy
2023.09 - 2023.10
Management Consulting Intern
PwC
2023.07 - 2023.08
Financial Affairs Management Intern
Ataol
2022.10 - 2023.06
Consulting and Audit Intern
BDO International
2022.08 - 2022.09
Finance Intern
Baker McKenzie
2021.11 - 2021.12
Bachelor of Arts - Economics and Business with East European Studies
University College Londob
09/2021 -
International Baccalaureate -
Koc School
09/2017 - 06/2021