Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye
Burak Ülgen is Ethics and Compliance Director in Rönesans Holding based in İstanbul since February, 2022. Previously, Burak took a role in KPMG Turkey Ethics and Compliance Services, Garanti BBVA Internal Control, HSBC Business Risk Control Management, Citibank Internal Audit and Tekstilbank (ICBC Turkey) Internal Audit teams. Burak has an experience regarding the compliance structure of the Holdings and group companies (energy, consumer durables, automotive, construction etc.) and internal control structure of the Banks, Foundations and Asset Management Companies. During his career, Burak has detailed experience in internal audit, internal control, forensic investigations, anti-money laundering, anti-bribery and corruption, compliance management and operational risk management.
Providing consultancy to the business units and group companies operating in various sectors (construction, energy, healthcare, industrial facilities, etc.) regarding Compliance and Ethics, including but not limited to the following: Develop, implement, and continuously improve the Compliance & Ethics programs in line with international standards and best practices, Manage Whistleblowing channels, ensure proper handling and resolution of reports, Draft, review, and update all compliance-related policies, standards, and procedures including Code of Conduct, Anti-Bribery and Corruption, Sanctions, and Conflicts of Interest, Deliver regular training sessions and awareness programs on Ethics, Anti-Corruption, Speak-Up Culture, and other compliance topics, Provide guidance and practical tools to ensure business activities are conducted in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies, Perform risk assessments and develop mitigation plans to minimize compliance risks, Advise senior management and the Board on Compliance and Ethics risks, trends, and best practices to foster a strong corporate ethics culture.
Providing consultancy to major holdings and leading group companies in Turkey operating in various sectors (automotive, energy, consumer durables, construction, healthcare, etc.) on Compliance and Ethics matters, including but not limited to the following: Establishing and structuring Compliance organizations tailored to sector-specific needs, Performing fraud and compliance risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential risks, Setting up and managing Whistleblowing hotlines and ensuring proper case management, Drafting and implementing Compliance policies, standards, and procedures, including Code of Conduct, Anti-Bribery and Corruption, Anti-Money Laundering, and Third-Party Due Diligence, Delivering Ethics and Compliance training programs to raise awareness across all levels of the organization, Leading internal investigations related to ethics violations and fraud cases, Designing internal control frameworks and overseeing control testing activities to ensure effectiveness and continuous improvement.
• Founding of Subsidiaries and Foundations Control Team • Improvement of 1st LoD activities within Subsidiaries • Control testing in Subsidiaries as 2nd LoD • Monitor the control activities in Foundations • Process control activities on HO departments