Hakan Ertuğrul

Risk Management and Financial Expert | PhD in Finance

Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye

About

I hold a PhD in Finance from Anadolu University, Türkiye, where I graduated with distinction. My doctoral research focused on systemic risk in the Turkish financial system, utilizing the SRISK methodology developed by Nobel Laureate Prof. Robert Engle and Prof. Christian Brownlees. Prior to that, I earned both my Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Accounting and Finance from IUG, achieving top honors in both programs. My master's thesis explored the role of electronic auditing in enhancing audit quality across Gaza’s audit offices. Professionally, I bring over a decade of experience in finance, procurement, and international trade. I served as Chief Procurement Officer at the Presidency of the Council of Ministers in Palestine for four years, where I led strategic purchasing initiatives and ensured compliance with financial regulations. Since 2018, I’ve been the Founder and CEO of YatPal Foreign Trading and Real Estate Ltd. in Istanbul, Türkiye, where I specialize in securing competitive deals, managing international transactions, and navigating complex regulatory environments. Main Skills & Interests - Financial Risk Analysis - Strategic Procurement - International Trade - Research & Academic Writing - Regulatory Compliance I’m passionate about bridging academic research with real-world financial and business solutions.

Experience

  • Founder and CEO at YatPal for Consultations
    Jan 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 6 mos

    Founder and CEO of YatPal Dış Ticaret Şirketi

  • Risk Management Consultant at Freelance
    2018 - Present · 8 yrs 6 mos

    Consultant

  • Lecturer at Business Administration Department at Anadolu University
    Jan 2018 - Dec 2020 · 3 yrs

  • Head of Procurement Department at Presidency of the Council of Ministers of Palestine
    Jan 2011 - Dec 2014 · 4 yrs

  • lecturer at Business Administration Department at iugaza
    Jan 2011 - Dec 2014 · 4 yrs