•35+ years of professional experience (approx. 25 years in MDBs) in both emerging and EU countries in development and commercial banking. Extensive experience in business activities, portfolios, products, and policies of MDBs, their entities, and funds. Approximately, 20 years of professional experience at IsDB (including as Director, Treasury, and Director, FPPA) and 4 years of additional experience as a Vice President of Black Sea Trade and Development Bank (BSTDB (MDB)).•Provided significant leadership to develop a high-quality project portfolio aligned with the Black Sea Trade and Development Banks (BSTDB)’s strategic plan and annual work program targets with an ambitious contribution to global climate action and channeled significant financial resources into member countries to help build low-emission and climate-resilient societies.•Oversight of $21+ billion investment portfolio with strong mathematical, quantitative/financial modeling, and qualitative analytical skills.•Equipped with vital skills in treasury, investment management, financial and operational audits, external/internal fund management financial markets, and banking operations. Focused on strategic financial planning, financial policies (ALM, Pricing, and other financial policies), strategies projection, and ALM analytics, ensuring adherence to regulatory compliance.•Skilled in leading end-to-end investment processes, including portfolio performance and risk management, valuation of various cash, derivatives, and structured products, and implementing quantitative models/tools for the investment portfolios, strategic asset allocations, market, credit, and liquidity risk, analysis of financial markets/products.•Performed, as a Treasury Director of Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), regular meetings, debt management roadshows, and conferences directly with mainly sovereign Investors in the Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Europe to present debt management strategy documents, annual borrowing plans, and issuance results of IsDB. •Built a strong organizational culture and ensured a high level of staff engagement with the Fund, managing performance and encouraging continuous learning which resulted in BSTDB's rating upgrade by two rating agencies (Moody’s and S&P). •Instrumental in staff recruitment and enhancement programs, through mentorship and leading by example.•Ph.D. in Finance, Master’s in Banking Administration, and a Bachelor’s in Economics combined with multilingual communication skills in Turkish, English, and Arabic.
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Former Vice President Banking, Independent Financial ConsultantFreelance Consultant Sep 2023 - PresentAs an experienced independent consultant specialising in financial and sustainable financing solutions, I offer a comprehensive suite of consulting services to a diverse client base, including multilateral development banks, non-profit organisations, and private sector entities. My expertise encompasses a broad range of financial disciplines and sustainable financing mechanisms, tailored to support clients in achieving their social and environmental objectives while ensuring financial viability. My approach is client-centric, focusing on delivering customised solutions that align with each client's unique needs and goals. Through my consultancy, I am helping clients navigate complex financial landscapes, achieve their sustainability objectives, and create lasting positive impacts such as:• Funds Management• Financial Risk Management,• Investment (Reserves) Management: • Financial Strategy and Planning: • Capacity Building and Advisory Services: Conduct training and workshops for clients on public debt management, treasury management, and financial best practices.• Social Impact Financing Consultancy: Advise on the structuring and implementation of social impact financing activities, aligning financial instruments with social goals.• Resource Mobilization: Expertise in helping clients identify potential sources of funding and investors to support their social and environmental initiatives, as well as on how to build relationships with investors and donors.• Project Pricing Mechanisms: Design and advise on pricing strategies for projects, ensuring financial sustainability and social impact alignment. • Sustainable Financing Solutions: This involves identifying and developing financing models that enable organizations to achieve their social and environmental goals while generating financial returns for investors.
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Vice President BankingBlack Sea Trade & Development Bank (Bstdb) Jul 2018 - Jul 2022Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, GreeceServed as the Vice President of Banking (VPB), responsible for overseeing the BSTDB’s programming functions, including business development, investment decisions & deal-making, and portfolio implementation. The overriding objective of my role was to support economic development and regional cooperation in the Black Sea Region through trade and project finance lending, guarantees, Public-Private Partnerships, and equity participation in private enterprises and public entities in the member countries (MCs).Supervised the financing operations departments with the highly expert teams responsible for the initiation, planning, formulating, assessing, and implementation of project financing through the project life cycle integrated with environmental, social, and Governance (E.S.G.) criteria, which are the policy standards adopted by the BSTDB's financing operations. As VPB, I also substituted for the President of the BSTDB on executive and external functions in his absence, including planning, strategy development, and board engagement.Main responsibilities for managing a wide range of financing activities and functions were to:•Provide loans in different maturities, including project, corporate, and trade transactions with the most sophisticated financial techniques available in the international financial markets, •Supervise various types of guarantees, which are appraised and processed in the same manner as those involving direct loan extensions.•Lead upstream, investment, and advisory activities taking responsibility for setting country strategies, client mapping, business development, origination, and executing private sector engagements across functions, sectors, products, and initiatives in compliance with the Environmental, social, governance (ESG) requirements.•Built and fostered strong relationships with DFIs, co-financiers, donors, and other regional private and public institutions. -
Director, The Financial Policies And Planning AnalyticsIslamic Development Bank (Isdb) Oct 2016 - Jul 2018Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaAs Directorate position of the Financial Policy and Planning Analytics (FPPA) in Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), Jeddah, responsible for;• The ALM function including risk management and management reporting, • Comprehensive function of liquidity risk management, including liquidity metrics, reporting, contingency planning, and liquidity stress testing,• Technical analysis of internal fund pricing, • The role and function of the bank ALM committee, • Development of the financial policies, innovative financial products for funding/loan/swaps, • Maintaining financial sustainability by maintaining triple-A- rating and developing necessary financial strategy formulation, capital, and funding management. -
Director, Treasury DepartmentIslamic Development Bank (Isdb) Aug 2009 - Oct 2016Jeddah, Kingdom Of Saudi ArabiaThe Treasury Department is responsible for managing the institution’s extensive funding, investment, and financial management activities including the responsibilities of cash/liquidity management, currency management, resource mobilization, Sukuk issuance, financial policies, back/middle office functions, and banking relationships functions.
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Division Manager, Investments In The Treasury DepartmentIslamic Development Bank (Idb) May 2007 - Aug 2009Jeddah, Kingdom Of Saudi ArabiaResponsible for managing the investment portfolios of the IDB Capital Resources and other trust funds of IDB Group’s entities and external clients. Main responsibilities of the Division Chief are to: • Develop investment plans based on the asset allocations of the portfolios under management and the performance of the various investment asset classes. • Guide and manage the investment processes and operations which include sourcing new investment opportunities, due diligence process, approval process, and execution process.• Monitor the performance of the investment portfolios and provide regular reporting to the Management, Board and other relevant Committees of the Bank. • Develop the infrastructure systems, structures and processes for managing and monitoring the IDB investments.• Lead and supervise the staff working for the Investment Division and other staff of the Treasury Department.• Represent the Investment Division in the various forums including the Board-related committees and inter-departmental task forces.
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Senior Internal Auditor - (Treasury Activities)Islamic Development Bank (Isdb) May 1999 - May 2007Jeddah, Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia. . Main tasks: • Developed investment audit plans and programs in accordance with the business risks involved and the assigned staff and time budgets.• Reviewed and approved the auditors' engagement assignments and work programs and followed up all stages of audit assignment to ensure a timely and accurate completion and follow-up for implementation.• Counselled, directed, supervised and formally evaluated the staff auditors. Reviewed their work on a timely basis for adequacy and possible improvements.• Monitored the major risks identified for the Bank and developed suitable internal control programs for overseeing them. • Worked closely with the treasury, and internal investing/ operations departments to structure certain investments and portfolio construction for effective control procedures and systems.
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Founding General ManagerKalkinma Menkul Degerler A.S.(,Kalkinma Investment & Securities Company) May 1997 - Jan 1998Istanbul, TurkeyManaged the Marketable Securities Department in the Turkish Development Bank and subsequently transformed the Department into a separate affiliate of The Development Bank of Turkey called the Kalkinma Investment & Securities Company. The company provided the following main services:• Equity trading, investment advisory, portfolio and fund management, and corporate financing. • Treasury transactions (money market transactions & debt instruments trading). Responsible for results of the operations to its board of directors, the Development Bank of Turkey, Istanbul Stock Exchange (ISE), The Capital Market Board (CMB), and ISE Settlement and Custody Bank. (Left the company for compulsory military service)
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Manager, The Foreign Exchange Portfolio And Foreign Relations Department,Etibank Banking General Management Jun 1994 - May 1997Ankara, Turkey• Managed the day-to-day operations of the department including all aspects of foreign currency cash management, deposits, fund transfers, collections, payments and settlement services. • Managed the bank accounts (Nostro accounts) and established corresponding banks relations. • Managed FX liquidity management; short-term liquidity and funding requirements via money markets. • Managed all FX exposures to long-term borrowing and servicing within the strategic financial framework and the long-term planning requirements.• Managed the Bank’s loan portfolio and applied relevant hedging strategies. • Managed import and export financing services.
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Internal AuditorEtibank Banking General Management Sep 1987 - Dec 1991Ankara, TurkeyPerformed Internal Audits of the bank's Operations including Corporate Accounts, Treasury, Financial Management, Commercial Lending, Consumer Lending, and Retail Operations at the level of Head Quarter and Branches in accordance with the yearly audit plan.Duties and Responsibilities:• Assisted the Senior Auditor in planning audits, developing audit programs, and writing audit reports.• Performed operational and financial audits.• Prepared audit programs and performed audit program test work.• Provided recommendations for improvements based upon audit findings.• Tracked and followed-up on outstanding audit and regulatory issues for implementation.• Documented all work performed in detailed audit work-papers.• Performed research and other required procedures for special projects.• Assisted with the annual financial audit performed by external auditors.
Hasan Demirhan, Ph.D. Education Details
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Banking And Financial Support Services -
Banking Management -
Hacettepe UniversityDepartment Of Economics
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