EBRU USTA
Summary
Accomplished economist with a distinguished career spanning over 16 years in various pivotal roles within the financial sector. Well-versed in creating economic analyses, strategies, forecasting economic data and economic researches. Experienced in key roles across banking, investment, and financial media. Knowledge of national economic development issues and funding opportunities, and also stock market functioning as the former Money and Capital Markets Manager at Bloomberg Turkey TV channel. Exhibits excellent presentation and writing skills and maintains cross-functional team relations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Money and Capital Markets Manager
Bloomberg Turkey TV
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Worked as an economist and TV commentator.
- Analyzed statistical data with Bloomberg terminal and other data monitoring tools like Reuters, Investing, Tradingview, FX Monitor.
- Prepared a TV program named “Piyasa Masası” (Market Table) and presented daily.
- Monitored macroeconomic dynamics, Turkish stock market (BIST) and also international stock markets closely.
- Wrote articles and news on channel's internet site.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
Economist / Banking Analyst
Halk Invest
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Worked as an economist and banking analyst in the Investment Bank, studied and valuated economic & statistical data.
- Generated, analyzed and reported data to forecast market trends and explain economic phenomena.
- Developed a database including macroeconomic data, used this for price estimation.
- Built a report covering stock exchange securities of six banks.
- Chaired daily meetings with about 100 attendants and gave a briefing on daily economic developments.
- Incorporated strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills to develop corporate strategy.
- Used Bloomberg, Reuters, Stata, Investing, Tradingview data and analyzed macroeconomic variables to provide related forecasts.
Economist
Halkbank
05.2019 - 07.2021
- Worked as an Economist in Economic Research Department.
- Followed macroeconomic incidents and reviewed their impacts to bank's strategies
- Analyzed factors that affected economic growth and leveraged information.
- Followed economic, market and regulatory developments; prepared infographics analyzing their impacts.
- Used mathematical formulas, statistical models and analytical techniques to assess information.
- Developed economic standards and provided points of view used in forecasting trends and formulating economic policy.
Sectoral Research Specialist
Halkbank
12.2014 - 04.2019
- Worked as a Sectoral Research Specialist in Sectoral Research Department.
- Conducted economic research on specific topics and sectors.
- Supported Bank's lending policies and strategies.
- Prepared infographics about economical updates affecting world & Turkey's economy and analyzed their impacts
- Prepared presentations to enhance financial literacy of bank employees.
- Monitored research data to assess accuracy, validity and integrity.
- Communicated outcomes and results of research to relevant units of the bank.
Strategy Analyst
Halkbank
03.2006 - 11.2014
- Edited Bank's legislation in coherence with lending policies and strategies
- Contributed to customer – branch segmentation process
- Participated software modules development as business analyst
- Contributed to generation and revision of new rating/scoring models.
- Listened and responded to customer requests and forwarded necessary information to superiors.
- Maintained current understanding of market conditions, compliance standards and best practices.
Education
Master of Science - Economics
University of Greenwich
London, United Kingdom12.2024
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Istanbul Bilgi University
Istanbul, Turkey01.2016
BSc in Business Administration -
Gazi University - Ankara
Ankara, Turkey01.2005
Skills
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Economic Strategies, Research and Reporting
- Excellent Use of Bloomberg Terminal
- Forecasting Skills Using Stata, Metlab
- Stock Exchange and Market Monitoring
- Live TV Broadcasting
- Infographics and Presentation
- Sectoral Research
- Monetary Policy
- Quantitative Research
- Development Economics
- Fiscal Policy
Certification
- 2021, SPL Level 3 License, 915710, Capital Markets Licensing Registry and Training Agency Inc. (Borsa Istanbul)
- 2021, SPL Derivative Financial Instruments License, 915444, Capital Markets Licensing Registry and Training Agency Inc. (Borsa Istanbul)
- 2021, SPL Corporate Governance Rating License, 915979, Capital Markets Licensing Registry and Training Agency Inc. (Borsa Istanbul)
Languages
Turkish
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Istanbul, Turkey
- Number of Children: 2
- Date of Birth: 11/18/83
- Gender: Female
- Marital Status: Married
- Current Visa Status: Student, Work 20 Hours Weekly
- BRP Number: RUX385349
Presentations / Broadcasts
- Halkbank – Easy Economy Video Series, https://www.halkbankkobigelisim.com.tr/EkomiVeFinans-258.html
- Bloomberg Turkey TV daily live economy program, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBsFMR9ibYo
- Articles and news on bloomberght.com, https://www.bloomberght.com/halka-arzlarda-buyu-bozuldu-mu-2331911
References
- Açıl Sezen, Blomberg, +90 532 412 36 43, asezen@bloomberght.com
- Burcu Kıratlı, Bloomberg, +90 533 626 22 64, bkiratli@bloomberght.com
Hobbies and Interests
- Enjoy reading business and economics magazines such as the Financial Times, Economist.
- Sharing short analyzes on different topics on the X platform and getting feedbacks from my followers.
- Travelling different places and learning backstories about historic buildings.
- Listening to different genres of music.
Timeline
Money and Capital Markets Manager
Bloomberg Turkey TV
01.2023 - 09.2023
Economist / Banking Analyst
Halk Invest
08.2021 - 12.2022
Economist
Halkbank
05.2019 - 07.2021
Sectoral Research Specialist
Halkbank
12.2014 - 04.2019
Strategy Analyst
Halkbank
03.2006 - 11.2014
Master of Science - Economics
University of Greenwich
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Istanbul Bilgi University
BSc in Business Administration -
Gazi University - Ankara
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