Levent Ö.-Senior Expert Transformation & Change Management
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Experience
Senior Expert Transformation & Change Management
STC Services (Freelancer in cooperation)
- Developed an IT governance and oversight framework aligned with DORA requirements
- Coordinated and trained external service providers
- Optimized financial processes and performance
Senior Expert Transformation & Change Management
STC Services (Freelancer in cooperation)
- Project: Digital & Finance Transformation at an energy provider
- Goal: Migration to S/4HANA and optimization of booking processes
- Role: Project lead, managing 21 team members, €9M budget
- Developed a target operating model, implemented the system solution and introduced change management measures
- Outcome: Implemented a new system solution and improved process quality
Senior Expert Transformation & Change Management
STC Services (Freelancer in cooperation)
- Goal: Optimize back office through automated workflows and introduce an agile organization, increasing process efficiency by 20% and readiness for DORA requirements
- Role: Led 7 team members, €4.5M budget
- Outcome: Developed a roadmap for migrating to automated process systems
Senior Expert Transformation & Change Management
STC Services (Freelancer)
- Project: Workplace Transition – ITSM suite for the process organization of a universal bank
- Goal: Implement a new solution and optimize downstream processes using SAP S/4HANA and change management measures
- Role: Led a team of 8, €6M budget
- Outcome: Established a new organizational structure and increased efficiency in digital banking in the Middle East (120-member team, $40M budget)
Senior Manager, Business Transformation
EY
Project: Digital transformation of a health insurance company in Thuringia
Goal: Transition to an agile organization and process optimization
Role: Led an interdisciplinary team of 15, €18M budget
Outcome: Introduced an agile structure and increased process efficiency by 22%
Project: Blockchain strategy for a banking group
Goal: Evaluate and implement a digital strategy for digital assets
Role: Developed the strategy and managed a development team for platform implementation
Outcome: Successful market launch of the platform with increased market presence
Director, Financial Services & Petrochemicals
STC Services
Project: Digital bank transformation in the Middle East
Goal: Developing a target operating model and regulatory strategy for a fully digital bank
Role: Leading the strategy development process and optimizing regulatory reporting structures
Result: Increased efficiency through digital automation and implementation of a regulatory-compliant target operating model
Project: Digital transformation of a petrochemicals group
Goal: Optimizing processes and improving the customer experience
Role: Leading a team of 50 members with a $25M budget
Result: Efficiency gains through digital automation
Project: Team development & leadership programs
Goal: Developing leadership skills and creating a strategic team structure
Role: Lead Operations & Consulting, leading and coaching teams, launching a leadership program
Result: Higher employee satisfaction and improved leadership culture
Manager, Finance, Risk & Compliance
CAPCO - The Capital Markets Company
Project: Implementation of MiFID II (Capital Markets & AWM) at Deutsche Bank
Goal: Adapting advisory and trading processes to new regulations
Role: Project lead for Asset & Wealth Management in cooperation with BaFin and business units
Result: Optimized market efficiency and introduction of a target operating model
Project: Post-merger integration of a central bank in the Middle East
Goal: Harmonizing credit and finance processes after the merger
Role: PMO lead and development of a target operating model
Result: Harmonization and efficiency gains through digital automation and system implementation
Senior Consultant
Deloitte Consulting GmbH
Project: Restructuring at a universal bank in Frankfurt
Goal: Cost optimization in the finance area through standardization and digitization
Tasks: As-is analysis of existing processes, identifying savings potentials, developing and implementing cost-cutting measures, setting up a shared service center
Result: Standardization and optimization of internal processes for long-term scale effects
Project: FX benchmark manipulation at Commerzbank (Capital Markets)
Goal: Identifying and eliminating compliance breaches
Role: PMO and development of risk mitigation strategies
Result: Implementation of new compliance processes
Consultant, Financial Services
BearingPoint Consulting GmbH
Project: Establishment of BearingPoint Turkey
Goal: Market entry strategy and due diligence
Role: Leading preparation and implementation
Result: Successful establishment of the company in Turkey
Project: Post-merger integration of a universal bank in Frankfurt
Goal: Data migration and process modeling as part of the merger of two major banks
Role: Design, modeling, and functional testing
Result: Harmonization and optimization of internal finance processes
Board Assistant & Project Lead
WIL AG
Project: Strategic finance & corporate management in the recycling and plant engineering industry
Goal: Leading M&A projects for the acquisition and integration of several companies
Tasks: Developing and implementing growth strategies, optimizing organizational structures by realigning business and finance processes
Result: Successful acquisitions, restructurings, and efficiency improvements
Project: Finance transformation & post-merger integration
Goal: Restructuring accounting and controlling including the introduction of new reporting standards
Tasks: Implementation and establishment of a shared service center
Result: Efficiency gains through standardized processes
Project: Investor relations & corporate strategy
Tasks: Market analysis, evaluation of potential acquisition targets, investor communication, moderating international roadshows for capital raising
Result: Successful capital raising and strategic corporate alignment
Industry experience
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Experienced in Banking and Finance, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Energy, Chemical, and Information Technology.
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Experienced in Project Management, Finance, Operations, Strategy, Information Technology, and Human Resources.
Summary
Experienced professional with over 14 years in IT strategic change & project management consulting and digital transformation, expert in process optimization and leading enterprise-wide teams. Key achievements include leading transformation projects and strategic initiatives with over 50 team members and a €25M budget to optimize processes and enhance customer experiences. I am seeking a freelance or permanent role to leverage my skills in IT strategic implementation of efficient process environments and transformation consulting, helping your client deliver customized solutions.
Skills
Corporate Governance & Strategy Development And Implementation Of Strategic Direction In Regulated Industries
Leadership & Team Development Over 6 Years Of Disciplinary Leadership. Developing Employees & Teams
Finance & Controlling Optimization Of Financial Processes And Performance Improvement
Governance & Compliance Ensuring Compliance With International And National Regulatory Requirements
Abacus
Aris/Bpmn
Blockchain
Confluence
Ifrs
Jira
Miro
Ms Office
Sap S/4 Hana
Visio
Blue Prism
Languages
Education
Middlesex University
Doctor of Business Administration, Actual Market Potential of Alternative Banking Models in Germany · Business Administration · London, United Kingdom
TH Köln
Diplom-Kaufmann, Banking & Finance, focus on Corporate Finance, Valuation & Analysis · Banking & Finance · Cologne, Germany · Final grade: Very Good; Diploma grade: Good
Certifications & licenses
Blue Prism Developer Training
Certified Agile Project Manager
Certified Digital Transformation Manager
Certified New Work Expert & Agile Change
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Levent is based in Duisburg, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Levent speaks the following languages: German (Native), Turkish (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate).
Levent has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Levent has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 8 months. Note that Levent may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Levent would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Expert Transformation & Change Management, Senior Manager, Business Transformation, Director, Financial Services & Petrochemicals.
Levent's most recent position is Senior Expert Transformation & Change Management at STC Services (Freelancer in cooperation).
In recent years, Levent has worked for STC Services (Freelancer in cooperation), STC Services (Freelancer), EY, and STC Services.
Levent is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Manufacturing, and Professional Services. Levent also has some experience in Energy, Chemical, and Information Technology.
Levent is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Finance, and Operations. Levent also has some experience in Strategy, Information Technology, and Legal.
Levent has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance, Professional Services, and Energy.
Levent has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Operations, and Information Technology.
Levent holds a Bachelor in Banking & Finance from TH Köln.
Levent has 8 certificates. Among them, these include: Blue Prism Developer Training, Certified Agile Coach, and Certified Agile Project Manager.
The availability of Levent needs to be confirmed.
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