Yaman Alkın
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I'm a final-year Business & Economics student at the University of Bologna and a CFA Level I Candidate. Originally from Istanbul and a proud Robert College alumnus, I thrive at the intersection of finance, data, and strategy.
I am passionate about investment analysis, financial modeling, and how markets behave. Behavioral finance and consumer psychology fascinate me: I love exploring how human decision-making shapes economic outcomes. I have been an active investor in equity markets for over three years and I am always looking to deepen my understanding of capital allocation and risk.
Raised with a global identity between Istanbul and Bologna, I bring cross-cultural perspective and a natural drive to lead and collaborate in high-stakes environments.
Career
Experience
Distribution Partner
Venley Capital
Dubai / Remote
- Synthesized complex financial data for private credit and late-stage VC deals to advise global wealth-management clients on debt serviceability.
- Led outreach to 20+ CIOs and Family Offices, aligning alternative investment opportunities with bespoke long-term wealth goals.
- Improved client conversion by designing a streamlined, high-touch communication workflow.
Treasury Trading & Portfolio Management Intern
Ünlü & Co
Istanbul
- Facilitated distribution of Goldman Sachs Warrants; monitored market trends to coordinate between trading desks and optimize product reach in Turkish markets.
- Supported investment management delivery under tight daily deadlines, optimizing recurring reporting.
- Built integrated financial models in Excel to evaluate risk-return profiles for institutional solutions.
Finance Intern
Alhatoğlu Olive Oil Co.
Manisa
- Restructured reporting systems to translate financial data into actionable insights for senior executives and international stakeholders including Walmart.
- Led cross-departmental initiative that cut reporting time by 20% through process redesign.
Background
Education
B.S. Business & Economics
University of Bologna
Bologna, Italy
Final-year student and CFA Level I Candidate.
High School Diploma
The American Robert College of Istanbul
Istanbul, Turkey
Rigorous English-language curriculum with strong quantitative and social sciences training.
Work
Projects
European Energy BESS Expansion Strategy
€300M investment case
Led a team on a €300M investment case for battery energy storage systems across European markets. Structured investment options and trade-offs, synthesized financial and operating data to identify key value drivers.
FGS Business Game Challenge: Casa Luna Luxury
Finalist, top teams across 60+ European universities
Designed a full market entry strategy covering segmentation, competitor analysis, positioning, and financial projections for a luxury brand entering a new market. Reached finalist stage among 60+ European teams.
StudentCollab: Exclusive University Platform
Work in progress
Building a collaboration platform from scratch for university students. Handling product design, feature roadmap, and student testing to validate traction before launch.
Capabilities
Skills & Interests
Finance
Coding & Tools
Strategy & Soft Skills
Languages
Interests
Reach Out
Contact
Open to internships, full-time roles, and meaningful conversations about finance, strategy, and growth. Don't hesitate to reach out.
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