Erdem Gezer

Background

About Erdem Gezer

I am a strategic and results-driven Capital Markets Director with focus on Strategic Technology Change, Programme Management and Solution Design. With over a decade of experience leading mission-critical projects across Capital Markets Consulting and FinTech sectors, I specialise in core banking, digital transformation, operational change, and data platform delivery within capital markets, and I am passionate about solving problems and aligning technology solutions with business objectives to drive transformative change. Throughout my career, I've had the opportunity to lead cross-functional teams on complex projects with budgets up to £13 million. Working with esteemed financial institutions such as JPMorgan, Barclaycard, Morgan Stanley, MUFG, NYSE, Deutsche Börse, and the London Stock Exchange Group, I've delivered technology transformations and operational overhauls that have made significant impacts. Some highlights of my career include: Leading a global team of professionals to deliver complex RegTech and big data solutions for banks, brokers, and exchanges, managing projects valued between £0.7 million and £10.3 million. Migrated RegTech services portfolio, involving 22 clients and 90 staff, to third-party partners, ensuring a seamless transition and operational continuity. Implementing operational improvements that increased efficiency by 27%, resulting in £0.9 million in annual cost savings and reducing account churn by 3%. Revitalizing at-risk projects to mitigate risks and enhance delivery, achieving a 19% increase in operating margin Due to my cross-functional experience, I excel in strategic planning, high-level stakeholder management, C-level communication, leadership, mentoring, and complex problem-solving to overcome challenges and drive key business objectives efficiently. Committed to delivering excellence with dedication and passion, I continuously strive to create value and drive transformative change in the organizations I serve. Key Areas of Expertise: Devising & Translating Strategies into Real-World Application Technology & Business Transformation Target Operating Model Design & Delivery Stakeholder Engagement, Negotiations & Influence Market Abuse & Regulatory Change Data and AI-Based LLM Delivery for Client Capital Markets Financial Products (OTC & Fixed Income) Business Analysis Process Design & Optimisation Technical Architecture & System Integration