Sami Altuntop
@samialtuntop
Experienced finance professional specializing in derivatives, portfolio management, and private banking.
What I'm looking for
I am a finance professional with 20 years of experience at blue-chip multinational and national firms, focused on derivatives trading, portfolio management, and financial sales. I combine commercial focus with strategic thinking to deliver client-centered investment solutions.
In senior roles I designed customized derivative products, created option strategies on indices, equities and futures, and drove AUM growth and client acquisition across private banking and advisory desks. I consistently exceeded revenue and acquisition targets, including demonstrated achievements such as 117% average yearly revenue target achievement and 400% growth in new investment clients.
I hold Turkish Capital Market Board licenses (Basic, Derivatives, Level 3) and BES license, and I am fluent in English with intermediate Spanish. I seek roles where I can apply my derivatives expertise and client relationship skills to grow portfolios and deliver measurable business results.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Derivative Products Senior Manager
Gedik Investment
Jan 2020 - Aug 2024 (4 years 7 months)
Designed and delivered customized derivative and option strategies for private banking clients and managed North Cyprus investment projects, enhancing tailored investment solutions.
Advisory Desk Senior Manager
TEB Investment
Apr 2016 - Jan 2019 (2 years 9 months)
Delivered tailored derivative-based investment strategies, drove product profitability and new client acquisition, achieving an average 117% yearly revenue target and 400% increase in new clients.
Portfolio Senior Manager
TEB Private Banking
Jun 2013 - Apr 2016 (2 years 10 months)
Managed client portfolios across branches with focus on AUM growth, revenue and spread management while executing derivative, bond and FX transactions, meeting 100% average yearly targets.
Managed portfolios and sales of deposits, insurance, mutual funds, eurobonds and structured products across Citigold roles, achieving 120% average yearly targets and earning Citi EMEA Council recognitions.
Financial Adviser
Ak Emeklilik
Jan 2005 - Mar 2006 (1 year 2 months)
Sold insurance and private pension products to bank clients, consistently meeting 100% of sales targets.
Financial Adviser
Aviva Hayat ve Emeklilik
Sep 2004 - Jan 2005 (4 months)
Sold life insurance and pension products to retail clients, achieving 100% of sales targets during tenure.
Assistant, Financial Affairs
T. Emlak Bankası Tasfiye Kurulu
Sep 2002 - Mar 2004 (1 year 6 months)
Coordinated credit collections and managed defaulted loan interest calculations and documentation, streamlining loan/payment integration across closed branches and partner banks.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Uludag University
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration
1997 - 2003
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with coursework in finance and management.
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