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Selin Demir

Financial Credit Risk Specialist
Amstelveen

Summary

Experienced credit and risk specialist with a background in global corporations, recognized for a solution-oriented and proactive approach in making high-impact financial decisions for a solution-oriented and proactive approach in high-stakes decision. Strong communication skills and interpersonal expertise, backed by a solid sales background. Aiming to leverage my expertise in financial analysis, credit, and risk assessment, along with my educational foundation, to create value and drive innovation within the financial sector.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
9
9
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Sales Specialist & Payment Follow-up Officer

Bellezza Wonen
Barendrecht, South Holland
02.2024 - Current

Continued in the same role after Vera Wonen relocation from Barendrecht to Amsterdam.

Sales Specialist & Payment Follow-up Officer

Vera Wonen
11.2020 - 01.2024
  • Handled 30+ customer calls and received&responded 50+ e-mails daily. E-mails from company stores in Netherlands, warehouses, and suppliers across the country.
  • Sole sales representative in a large two-story store, responsible for all sales operations.
  • Consistently achieved monthly sales targets and earned sales bonuses every month.
  • Responsible for the design and organization of in-store product displays to optimize customer engagement and sales
  • Greet and assist customers by identifying their needs, providing tailored recommendations, and ensuring a positive shopping experience
  • Guide customers to suitable products based on their needs, leveraging persuasive skills to close sales effectively
  • Handle initial payments and manage the follow-up process for remaining balances, ensuring full payment completion
  • Schedule delivery appointments and oversee the entire fulfillment process, from payment tracking to the seamless delivery of products

Credit Risk Specialist

Sodexo Benefit and Rewards
04.2017 - 09.2020
  • Customer Analysis: Reviewed customer applications to evaluate their financial status, credit history, and ability to meet repayment obligations
  • Risk Assessment: Conducted financial risk assessments to support secure credit-granting decisions and prevent potential losses for the organization
  • Market Analysis: Analyzed market conditions, including interest rates and economic fluctuations, to adjust credit policies based on current economic trends
  • Reporting and Monitoring: Prepared regular reports to monitor credit performance and utilized early warning systems to identify and mitigate potential risks in high-risk portfolios
  • Policy Development: Contributed to the improvement of credit policies and recommended enhancements to internal procedures to increase security and operational efficiency

Investment Specialist-Forex Sales Advisor

Referans Prime Trade
04.2016 - 03.2017
  • Client Relationship Management: Established and maintained strong relationships with current and prospective investors by understanding their investment needs and risk tolerance
  • Market Analysis: Monitored forex markets, global economic data, central bank policies, and pricing trends to provide clients with up-to-date information
  • Investment Strategy Development: Developed tailored forex investment strategies based on clients’ goals and risk profiles and presented these strategies effectively
  • Sales and Investment Advisory: Informed clients about forex products, encouraged trading activity, and provided insights on market movements to support investment decisions
  • Reporting and Performance Monitoring: Tracked investment performance and provided regular reports to clients, offering risk management guidance and portfolio recommendations aligned with their investment objectives

Part-Time Periodical Literature Assistant

Istanbul Commerce University Library
01.2014 - 12.2016
  • Managed and cataloged new periodical literature, including journals and magazines, and organized them on library shelves
  • Archived older publications in the library storage area, maintaining an organized and accessible storage system
  • Oversaw daily organization of library shelves and handled daily newspapers to ensure timely availability for library users

Education

Master’s - Capital Markets and Finance

Istanbul Commerce University
Istanbul
01.2019 - 01.2021

Bachelor’s - Banking and Finance

Istanbul Commerce University
Istanbul
01.2012 - 01.2016

Skills

Certification

Capital Market Activities Basic Level Licence, Capital Markets Licensing Registry and Training Agency Inc., 09/01/17, 12/31/20

Personal Information

Hobbies: Ceramic Art & Pottery – Exploring creative expression through ceramics and pottery., Swimming – Engaging in both competitive and leisure swimming., Tennis – Playing tennis for both fitness and recreation.

Timeline

Sales Specialist & Payment Follow-up Officer

Bellezza Wonen
02.2024 - Current

Sales Specialist & Payment Follow-up Officer

Vera Wonen
11.2020 - 01.2024

Master’s - Capital Markets and Finance

Istanbul Commerce University
01.2019 - 01.2021

Credit Risk Specialist

Sodexo Benefit and Rewards
04.2017 - 09.2020

Investment Specialist-Forex Sales Advisor

Referans Prime Trade
04.2016 - 03.2017

Part-Time Periodical Literature Assistant

Istanbul Commerce University Library
01.2014 - 12.2016

Bachelor’s - Banking and Finance

Istanbul Commerce University
01.2012 - 01.2016
Selin DemirFinancial Credit Risk Specialist