Gamze GÜL ODACI
Baku,AZERBAYCAN
Summary
Accomplished Senior Banking Executive with 16 years of high-impact experience across Commercial, Corporate, and Strategic Banking segments. Most recently served as a Commercial Branch Manager, exercising delegated lending authority supported by advanced financial statement analysis and risk assessment expertise.
Proven track record in both Headquarters and Field operations, including a strategic role in budgeting and KPI setting for corporate segments at one of Turkey’s leading participation banks. A top-tier graduate, ranked 1st in the Public Finance Department, combining academic excellence with over 16 years of practical leadership in business development, sales management, and portfolio growth.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Finance manager
SURYAPI AZ MMC.
Baku, AZERBAYCAN
2026.01 - Current
- Manage the company's cash flow, liquidity planning, and working capital requirements to ensure financial stability and operational efficiency.
- Lead banking relationships, including loan negotiations, credit facility management, and guarantee issuance processes.
- Prepare and present periodic financial reports, budgets, forecasts, and management performance analyses.
- Coordinate tax compliance, statutory reporting, and internal/external audit processes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Conduct financial feasibility studies, investment appraisals, and profitability analyses for real estate development and strategic investment projects.
- Reduced operational costs by implementing cost-saving strategies.
Commercial Branch Manager
Türkiye Finans Katılım Bankası
2020.03 - 2024.05
- Managed one of the bank’s highest-tier commercial branches, overseeing complex corporate portfolios.
- Exercised delegated lending authority, ensuring robust risk assessment and maintaining high portfolio quality.
- Led a team of specialists to exceed annual revenue and loan volume targets
- Optimized branch operations and client satisfaction through strategic stakeholder management.
- Directed daily operations to ensure effective branch performance and customer satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.
- Oversaw staff training programs to improve team performance and productivity levels.
- Managed financial reporting processes, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.
- Analyzed market trends to identify growth opportunities and inform strategic decisions.
Senior Portfolio Manager( HQ)
Türkiye Finans Katılım Bankası
2016.08 - 2020.03
- Sales Steering & Performance: Orchestrated the sales strategies and performance development for the highest-tier Corporate Branches within the bank’s network.
- Field Leadership: Actively operated in the field with branch teams and corporate clients to identify business opportunities, resulting in increase in segment profitability.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Served as a strategic bridge between Head Office product teams and branches to customize financing solutions for large-scale corporate clients.
- Portfolio Optimization: Monitored KPIs and provided actionable insights to branch managers to ensure the achievement of regional corporate lending and deposit targets.
- Strategic Budgeting & KPI Management: Played a key role in developing annual segment budgets and establishing performance targets (KPIs) for corporate branches, ensuring alignment with the bank’s overall growth objectives.
Portfolio Assistant / Manager
Türkiye Finans Katılım Bankası
2008.11 - 2016.08
- Advanced rapidly through performance-based promotions in branch sales and marketing.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Finance
Sakarya Üniversity
Sakarya / TurkeyBanking and Insurance -
Anadolu Üniversitesi
2006.09 - 2008.06
Skills
Staff training and development
Corporate & Commercial Lending
Sales management
Loans
Coaching and mentoring
Project management
Risk analysis
Budgeting & Forecasting
Credit Risk Assessment & Approval
Branch operations management
Client relationship management
Proficient in MS office
Market research
- Financial reporting analysis
Certification
CMB (Capital Markets Board of Türkiye) Licenses
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification
Languages
English
Intermediate (B1)
Azerbaijani
Elementary
Timeline
Finance manager
SURYAPI AZ MMC.
2026.01 - Current
Commercial Branch Manager
Türkiye Finans Katılım Bankası
2020.03 - 2024.05
Senior Portfolio Manager( HQ)
Türkiye Finans Katılım Bankası
2016.08 - 2020.03
Portfolio Assistant / Manager
Türkiye Finans Katılım Bankası
2008.11 - 2016.08
Banking and Insurance -
Anadolu Üniversitesi
2006.09 - 2008.06
Bachelor of Arts - Public Finance
Sakarya Üniversity