Tugay Tokmak
@tugaytokmak
German-speaking support & operations specialist. 10 years in German banking. KYC, compliance, case handling. Fully remote, EMEA or worldwide.
What I'm looking for
I'm a German-speaking customer support and operations specialist with a rare foundation: nearly ten years inside a regulated German bank, now deliberately building my career in fintech operations, KYC and customer support, fully remote.
Banking background
I spent close to a decade at Die Sparkasse Bremen, one of Germany's established savings banks. After completing my Bankkaufmann apprenticeship as the best apprentice of my year (Leverenz-Preis), I became the youngest Corporate Relationship Manager in the bank's history. Alongside the full-time role I completed a Bachelor of Business Administration on weekends, graduating with a final grade of 1.6 (German scale, equivalent to a strong B+/A-).
My daily work was the craft that fintech operations teams run on: resolving customer cases across phone, email and chat, reviewing and verifying documents with legal consequences, handling confidential financial data under German banking regulation (GwG, KWG environment), supporting financing processes including mortgages and business loans, and collaborating daily with compliance and risk functions. In my final chapter I joined the bank's innovation team, mapping internal processes and improving where they failed quietly.
International experience
I then spent three years in customer-facing roles across Australia, New Zealand, Thailand and Indonesia — high-volume, face-to-face service work in English that sharpened my adaptability and calm under pressure.
What I'm looking for
Remote-first roles in customer support, KYC/onboarding, payroll operations or banking operations at fintechs and globally distributed companies. I work precisely, document thoroughly, stay calm in a full queue and genuinely enjoy asynchronous, written-first collaboration. I'm specifically not looking for quota-carrying sales roles — my strength is making customers successful, not selling to them.
Practical details
Native German and Turkish, fluent English. Based in Germany, available at short notice, open to EMEA and worldwide-remote positions. Recent focus areas: KYC/AML fundamentals, DORA and EU financial regulation, fintech operations tooling.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Guest Experience Coordinator
Nolo Hub
Feb 2026 - Mar 2026 (1 month)
Worked in guest-facing operations supporting front desk and reservations, guest relations, payments, and on-site logistics. Hosted community events and supported daily operational needs in an English-speaking environment.
Receptionist
Yha Fremantle
Jun 2025 - Feb 2026 (8 months)
Provided front desk and customer support in a guest-facing setting, supporting reservations and guest relations in an English-speaking environment. Assisted with payments and daily operational tasks.
Bar & Events Host
Flight Club Fremantle
Mar 2025 - Aug 2025 (5 months)
Hosted events in a customer-facing hospitality role while supporting daily guest interactions in an English-speaking environment. Covered event-related guest support during peak operational periods.
Guest Experience Coordinator
Elsewhere Surfcamp
Dec 2024 - Feb 2025 (2 months)
Coordinated guest experience duties including front desk support, reservations, and guest relations. Supported daily operational logistics such as payments and stock/inventory management.
Receptionist
Selina Magnetic Island
Jun 2024 - Sep 2024 (3 months)
Handled guest-facing reception duties in a customer service setting. Supported day-to-day guest interactions during the assigned period.
Gelato Maker & Scooper
Pidapipó
Oct 2023 - Apr 2024 (6 months)
Prepared and served gelato as part of a customer-facing food service role. Supported fast, friendly service during business hours.
Receptionist
Yha Queenstown
Apr 2023 - Jul 2023 (3 months)
Provided reception and guest support in a hostel environment. Supported day-to-day customer-facing tasks in an English-speaking setting.
Innovation Specialist
Die Sparkasse Bremen Ag
Aug 2022 - Dec 2022 (4 months)
Coordinated projects for new process and product ideas with external vendors to integrate third-party solutions. Led daily standups and mentored team members ahead of an international travel move.
Corporate Relationship Manager
Die Sparkasse Bremen Ag
Jul 2020 - Jul 2022 (2 years)
Managed a high-value portfolio of Bremen’s largest corporate clients, supporting lending and banking relationships starting at €1.25M. Served as first point of contact for CEOs and senior decision-makers across a full range of banking solutions.
Business Customer Advisor
Die Sparkasse Bremen Ag
Jun 2017 - Jul 2020 (3 years 1 month)
Advised small business owners and startups on credit, insurance, and daily banking from opening business accounts through the next stage of growth. Built a loyal client base through reliable, personal service and honest advice.
Service Advisor
Die Sparkasse Bremen Ag
Jan 2016 - Jun 2017 (1 year 5 months)
Provided fast, accurate front-line teller services handling transactions, inquiries, and cash management. Became a trusted, familiar point of contact for regular customers by turning counter service into lasting personal relationships.
Banking Apprenticeship (Bankkaufmann)
Die Sparkasse Bremen Ag
Oct 2013 - Jan 2016 (2 years 3 months)
Completed a rotational apprenticeship across core banking departments, including retail banking, lending, investment advisory, and back-office operations. Selected relationship management as a specialization and graduated top of the year with final grade 1.0.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Private University (Bremen)
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration
2016 - 2020
Grade: 1.6
Completed a weekend B.A. in Business Administration at a private university in Bremen from 2016 to 2020 while working full-time at Die Sparkasse Bremen AG, graduating with a grade of 1.6.
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