S.Leyla Ergezen

Strategy & Transformation

• Designed industry-specific SME banking packages based on portfolio analysis to strengthen the bank’s SME value proposition
• Conducted multiple credit card portfolio analyses using bank data, identified key improvement opportunities, and delivered strategic recommendations to enhance portfolio performance
• Managed the MIC product for a portfolio of 20 clients, provided monthly reporting on product performance, delivered client demos, and supported clients in better understanding key metrics
• Supported a joint value identification project, conducted benchmarking, analysed fintech trends, and leveraged Mastercard data to identify growth opportunities
• Conducted stakeholder interviews and a workshop to identify key weaknesses to develop a long list of improvement initiatives and a 3–5 year market strategy
• Worked closely with Business Development and Sales teams to identify client needs, develop tailored project solutions and drive new business opportunities

Finance & Banking

• Conducted weekly and monthly financial reporting and data analysis to ensure accuracy
• Collaborated with IT teams to ensure data integrity and automation of reporting systems
• Assessed business incentives and provided strategic recommendations to optimize profitability

Audit & Strategy

• Led internal and external audit projects for Gender Equality Certification compliance
• Developed an ESG valuation model integrating environmental, digital, and social KPIs to enhance the effectiveness and facilitate the internal audit process
• Worked with Italian ministries to align financial reporting with SFDR, Taxonomy, and CSRD regulations

Business Development & Project Management

• Led the gathering and mapping of IT requirements for a digital transformation project
• Designed and implemented a unified marketing software, successfully deployed in Germany, Italy, Denmark, and Sweden
• Analyzed the organizational structure of five FMCG multinationals for the Global Commercial Excellence function, creating a strategic roadmap for business development

• Managed and optimized operations, ensuring efficiency and service quality
• Conducted in-depth market research and competitive analysis to identify growth opportunities and enhance market positioning