Doğuş Erdoğan, CTP

Experience

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  Novartis

  Jul 2003 - Aug 2003

  Intern

  - Work with sales group

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  Demirer Kablo

  Jul 2004 - Aug 2004

  Intern

  - Work with sales group

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  Deniz Yatırım

  Feb 2007 - Dec 2008

  Strategist Assistant

  Supported the chief strategist in producing fundamental equity research and macroeconomic briefings for internal portfolio teams. • Prepared in-depth reports covering Turkish macroeconomic outlook, interest rate projections, and sector-specific equity recommendations. • Assisted in building presentation materials and briefings used by senior investment professionals in allocation decisions.

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  Is Investment

  Jul 2009 - Aug 2014

  Global Markets Sales and Trading

  Operated as both a client-facing and proprietary trader, executing complex transactions across global markets, and generating actionable investment strategies for institutional and retail clients. • Traded on global exchanges including NYSE, NASDAQ, London Stock Exchange, XETRA, CBOT, CME, and NYMEX, across equities, futures, FX, and commodities. • Conducted quantitative backtesting and pitch presentations for internally developed trade ideas. • Generated and distributed daily and monthly macro & equity research reports, covering U.S. and European equities, G7 currencies, and commodity strategies. • Maintained client relationships, executed orders, and advised on tactical portfolio positioning. Show less

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  Corendon Airlines

  Sept 2014 - now

  Appointed as the strategic finance head to lead the company’s financial backbone amid global uncertainty and post-pandemic sectoral volatility. Oversees the entire spectrum of treasury strategy, balance sheet management, cash operations, and financial risk mitigation.Key Achievements & Responsibilities: • Leads the design and execution of the company’s end-to-end treasury strategy, managing short- and long-term liquidity, FX exposure, and financial instruments across global counterparties. • Implements scenario-based liquidity modeling to align treasury strategy with operational stress levels, flight capacity planning, and seasonal revenue cycles. • Orchestrates balance sheet restructuring initiatives, including refinancing negotiations and working capital optimization for multinational A/R and A/P portfolios. • Heads a cross-functional team of treasury analysts and FP&A professionals, ensuring transparent internal reporting and proactive communication with executive leadership. • Developed new cash forecasting tools integrated with ERP systems and banking platforms, improving visibility and reducing manual error by over 40%. • Governs financial risk management frameworks, including interest rate sensitivity analysis, debt covenants, and regulatory compliance alignment. Show less Held a pivotal role in company-wide financial planning and strategic cash flow management during a period of post-pandemic restructuring and intense cost pressure in the aviation industry.Key Achievements & Responsibilities: • Directed end-to-end cash flow optimization strategies, improving working capital efficiency and reducing short-term borrowing needs by 18% year-over-year. • Developed dynamic budgeting and forecasting models integrated with macroeconomic indicators (e.g., jet fuel prices, FX rates, passenger demand) to better align with market volatility. • Served as the primary financial advisor to the executive team on liquidity planning, CAPEX vs. OPEX decisions, and high-value supplier payment schedules. • Collaborated with legal and operations teams in contract renegotiation, resulting in improved payment terms and enhanced treasury flexibility. • Championed the implementation of internal control upgrades around cash management and financial reporting accuracy. • Leveraged Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) toolkit to embed industry-leading best practices into daily treasury operations.Delivered actionable insights that directly influenced cost-cutting strategies, improved financial resilience, and enabled successful navigation through post-COVID aviation turbulence. Show less Transitioned from technical finance execution to a more strategic, managerial role—leading initiatives in cash flow optimization, performance monitoring, and budget planning amid tightening industry margins.Key Achievements & Responsibilities: • Led the development and ongoing calibration of monthly financial forecasts, enabling more agile cash and liquidity planning in response to pandemic-induced market shifts. • Coordinated company-wide budget planning processes, working with department heads to align financial goals with operational constraints. • Implemented real-time cash performance dashboards, tracking inflows/outflows across business units and flagging risk exposures proactively. • Contributed to the design of cost containment strategies in ground operations and logistics, supporting margin protection and vendor compliance. • Supported leadership in presenting financial health assessments to executive stakeholders and external auditors. • Strengthened cross-departmental reporting by introducing standardized templates and reducing manual errors through automation initiatives.🧠 Recognized for bringing visibility and structure to core financial operations at a time when reactive processes needed proactive leadership. Show less Held a hybrid front-office/back-office treasury role, combining real-time market trading with long-term risk strategy across FX, commodities, and fixed-income portfolios in a global aviation context.Key Achievements & Responsibilities: • Executed hedging strategies using options and swaps to mitigate currency and commodity price volatility—directly protecting EBIT margins and operational costs. • Managed daily and mid-term liquidity planning, FX positioning, and funding strategies for cross-border A/R and A/P cycles. • Analyzed macroeconomic data, central bank policy shifts, and sectoral developments to shape portfolio exposures and treasury responses. • Structured and executed trades across a diversified portfolio including eurobonds, equities, CFDs, and derivatives, ensuring compliance and alignment with corporate risk appetite. • Acted as an active member of the internal risk committee, advising on market-driven exposures and hedge effectiveness. • Built and maintained relationships with international investment banks and brokers, ensuring optimal pricing, counterparty diversification, and deal execution. • Led cash forecasting models in collaboration with financial planning teams to enhance working capital precision. • Oversaw aviation insurance financing and supported negotiations to optimize coverage-to-cost ratios. 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  • Head of Treasury & Finance

    Feb 2024 - now

  • Finance Manager

    Mar 2021 - Mar 2024

  • Assistant Manager

    Apr 2019 - Feb 2021

  • Treasury and Hedge Specialist - Portfolio Manager

    Sept 2014 - Mar 2019