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Huseyin Karagul

Huseyin Karagul

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Amaranth Brose

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My New Course

Customer Analytics and A/B Testing in Python

My New Course

Customer Analytics and A/B Testing in Python

Curious explorer of data landscapes, seeking hidden treasures.

My Work

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Customer Segmentation in Python

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Financial Trading in Python

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Customer Analytics and A/B Testing in Python

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Customer Segmentation in Python

DataCamp Course Completion

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Courses

Understanding ChatGPT
Developing LLM Applications with LangChain
Databricks Concepts
Financial Trading in Python

My Work Experience

Where I've interned and worked during my career.

NN | Feb 2024 - Present

Credit Risk Manager

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LeasePlan | Apr 2023 - Jun 2023

IRB Modelling - Subject Matter Expert

What were my responsibilities? • Setting regulatory requirements for credit risk model enhancement • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and optimize data processes • Developing a comprehensive data dictionary What did I do? I collaborated across functions to identify and optimize data processes and set requirements for AIRB compliant credit risk models. What were the results? I enhanced the data requirements for building AIRB credit risk models, ensuring regulatory compliance and data accuracy.
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Zanders | Oct 2021 - Mar 2023

Manager

What were my responsibilities? • Managing project adhering to project scope, budget, and client expectations • Leading an agile project for enhancing SME Rating model calibration • Developing training materials What did I do? I advised clients on A-IRB-compliant PD & LGD models, led SME Rating model calibration project, and developed training materials. What were the results? I ensured compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in credit risk modeling projects, while meeting project scope, budget, and client expectations.

ABN AMRO Bank N.V. | Dec 2020 - May 2021

Business Developer

What were my responsibilities? Advised stakeholders on data quality techniques. Supported business development initiatives. • Providing business development for Credit Data Management Team in Corporate Credits Grid • Enhancing the data quality and accessibility to improve the profitability of Corporate Credit loan portfolios • Advising stakeholders on formulating techniques to ensure the adequacy, accuracy, and legitimacy of the data quality What did I do? I managed a project to optimize Corporate Credit loan portfolios, contributing to A-IRB compliant credit risk models. What were the results? I improved data accessibility, profitability, and stakeholder engagement.

Amaranth Brose | Jul 2020 - Present

Founder

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Rabobank | Aug 2019 - Oct 2020

Senior Market Risk Manager

What were my responsibilities? • Addressing supervisory findings related to IRC models • Contributing to the MUREX and LIBOR Transition projects • Monitoring the market risk of the trading book and and managing EBA stress test What did I do? I proactively tackled supervisory findings (TRIM Obligations) concerning IRC models, actively engaged in the MUREX and LIBOR Transition projects, and meticulously monitored Sovereign, Financial Institutions, and Corporate portfolio risks within the trading book. What were the results? I strengthened market risk frameworks, ensuring compliance and resilience.

Rabobank | Sep 2018 - Aug 2019

Senior Credit Risk Modeller

What were my responsibilities? • Leading the (CURE) stream of Corporate Redevelopment Program • Contributing to the development of Corporate CURE Model through efforts to address methodological, regulation and relevant coding needs • Coordinating the team to meet timely deliverables with expected quality standards What did I do? I led the LGD CURE stream using Agile methodologies, coordinating the team in the development of an A-IRB-compliant model. What were the results? I contributed to the development of the A-IRB-compliant Corporate LGD CURE Model, addressing methodological, regulation, and coding needs.

CRISIL Poland | Jan 2017 - Jun 2018

Lead Quantitative Analyst

What were my responsibilities? • Supporting CRISIL GR&A’s investment banking clients globally, by delivering high-quality solutions for their risk analytics needs • Participating and driving recruitment processes for the quantitative vertical globally including conducting interviews and evaluations • Contributing to the growth of CRISIL Poland office by business development activities What did I do? I conducted model benchmarking and independent reviews for global investment banking clients, drove recruitment processes for the quantitative vertical, and contributed to CRISIL Poland's business development. What were the results? I contributed to IFRS 9 and A-IRB solutions for Credit Risk, enhancing global credit/market risk analytics.

QNB Finansinvest | May 2014 - Feb 2016

Head of Risk Management Department

What were my responsibilities? • Establishing and leading the risk management department, overseeing recruitment processes • Developing comprehensive risk governance and monitoring strategies for the company • Leading implementation and development efforts for risk software, analyzing business processes What did I do? I established and led the risk management department, overseeing recruitment processes, designing governance frameworks, and spearheading the implementation and development of risk software while analyzing business processes. What were the results? I strengthened risk management capabilities and implemented centralized corporate hedging, improving the enterprise risk reporting

Ernst & Young | Aug 2012 - Apr 2014

Financial Services Manager

What were my responsibilities? • Supporting EY's financial services clients regionally, delivering high-quality solutions for their risk analytics needs • Advising clients in aligning risk appetite frameworks with regulatory requirements (Basel, ICAAP), and business objectives; providing support for the development and validation of IRB-compliant rating systems, scorecards, and pricing models • Contributing to the growth of EY Turkey office through business development activities What did I do? I led the reconstruction and revitalization of the Istanbul FSRM team, providing quantitative risk advisory to major financial institutions. What were the results? I created new business opportunities, enhanced risk management capabilities, and ensured compliance with Basel regulations.

Is Investment | Jul 2011 - Aug 2012

Head of Risk Management-Assistant Risk Manager

What were my responsibilities? • Ensuring smooth implementation of risk software • Providing advisory support to the executive management of the company and parent on enterprise risk domains • Overseeing the risk levels of subsidiaries, ensuring alignment within the company's risk appetite What did I do? I led the risk management department, provided organization-wide consulting services, and designed governance frameworks. What were the results? I strengthened risk management capabilities, improved organizational processes, and enhanced software proficiency.

Is Investment | Jul 2008 - Jul 2011

Vice President

What were my responsibilities? • Directly supervising the implementation of risk software • Providing advisory support to the executive management of the company and parent on enterprise risk domains • Overseeing the risk levels of subsidiaries, ensuring alignment within the company's risk appetite What did I do? I managed the market risk of trading & non-trading portfolios of the company as well as the market risks of various funds (including the Hedge Funds) and led the implementation of the ALM software, to measure and manage the balance sheet risks, and coordinated the “Counterparty Risk Management” project. What were the results? I streamlined all risk computations enhancing the risk reporting across the company.

Finansbank | Sep 2006 - Jul 2008

Assistant Credit Risk Manager

What were my responsibilities? • Supporting the Board of Management of the bank with valuable credit risk analyses, shaping the bank's lending policy • Serving as a risk adviser to senior management, aiding in effective credit portfolio management • Improving the credit risk modelling function at the bank What did I do? I contributed to efficient credit risk management, established the Model Validation Unit, implemented both standardized and internal credit risk measurement models (PD, LGD & EAD) for "Corporates & SMEs," and co-led the "Basel II Compliance Project" What were the results? I played a pivotal role in implementing both standardized and internal credit risk measurement models, enhanced credit risk management, contributed to the establishment of the Model Validation Unit, and ensured Basel II compliance.

Riskactive Consulting Ltd. | Nov 2005 - Sep 2006

Risk Consultant

What were my responsibilities? • Conducting customer visits to understand the emerging risk management market in Turkey and researching risk methodologies for adaptation to Turkish institutions • Developing a perception of risk through training sessions for market players, academicians, students, professionals, and business owners • Providing training to companies' and banks' staff on credit risk management What did I do? I conducted thorough business needs analyses, forging relationships with senior management, and spearheading the development of innovative financial tools, including the Financial Instrument Analyzer, Market Risk, and Internal Rating Software, while also leading and coordinating research teams. What were the results? I contributed to enriching the comprehension of risk management in Turkey, fostering the assimilation of methodologies, disseminating knowledge via training sessions, cultivating impactful relationships with client organizations, innovating financial tools, and guiding prosperous research teams.

Kuwait Turkish Ewkaf Finance House | Jul 2004 - Nov 2005

Credit Risk Specialist

What were my responsibilities? • Monitoring institutional performance on a weekly, monthly, and yearly basis, producing insightful reports • Measuring credit risk exposures to ensure a comprehensive understanding • Developing high-impact risk presentations for executive management What did I do? I conducted detailed credit risk assessments, played a key role in the launch and management of the "Credit Card Project," co-led the successful implementation of the "Corporate Rating Project," and delivered comprehensive training to key personnel, resulting in informed decision- making and heightened risk awareness across the organization. What were the results? I enhanced institutional performance by meticulously monitoring and reporting on credit risk exposures, crafting impactful risk presentations, leading the successful launch and management of the new product (Credit Card ), co- leading the effective implementation of the "Corporate Rating Project," and elevating risk awareness through comprehensive training for key personnel, ultimately informing and improving decision-making processes.

My Education

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Ph.D., Banking & FinanceUniversity of Kadir Has | 2009
MBA, Accounting & Finance TrackUniversity of West Georgia | 2002
B.S., EconomicsUniversity of Istanbul | 1999

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