Can Tezcan

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About Can Tezcan

I am a prudent person who is aware of the waves and cycles in life, constantly improve not only myself but also my team, not afraid to share, keep the people in my focus. My motto: Turn your life into a lifelong learning journey. Strategic and results-driven executive with over 15 years of experience in internal audit, control, and governance within the banking industry. Known for a proven ability to drive organizational transformation and achieve ambitious targets in risk management, compliance, and operational efficiency. Expertise in leading high-performing teams to implement innovative control systems and enhance operational resilience. Armed with a Doctorate in Banking and a range of prestigious international certifications, including CIA, CISA, CRMA, CPA and CFE. Demonstrated success in optimizing processes, improving transparency, and delivering actionable insights that propel business growth and strategic decision-making. What is next for me? To advance into a senior executive role where I can leverage my extensive experience to influence strategic direction, drive organizational excellence, and shape the future of risk management and governance. I aim to spearhead transformative initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, foster innovation, and ensure robust compliance frameworks. My goal is to contribute to the organization's long-term success by developing and implementing forward-thinking strategies that align with global best practices and drive sustainable growth. Featured Skills - Leadership and Team Management: Directly oversee a team of 35 professionals, driving performance and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives- Innovative Control Mechanisms: Lead the development and implementation of advanced ongoing monitoring systems to enhance control activities across treasury, loans, credit cards, deposits, insurance, accounting, and tax domains- Strategic Risk Management: Design and enforce control steps to establish a robust control environment, ensuring that all bank activities remain within the defined risk appetite- Governance and Compliance: Manage the governance of conduct risk activities throughout the bank and its affiliates, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations- Continuous Improvement: Regularly assess and improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and appropriateness of controls, communication channels, reporting mechanisms, and documentation requirements.