Eren Koca

Senior Fixed Income Trader at Vakıf Katilim | Passed CFA Level III (August 2025) | B.Com Finance and Business Analytics Graduate from McGill University

Istanbul, Türkiye

About

Eren is a finance professional and recent graduate from McGill University’s Desautels Faculty of Management, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce with Distinction, majoring in Finance and Management, with a concentration in Business Analytics. With international experience in Turkey, Singapore, and Canada, he has been involved in fixed income, forex trading, derivatives analysis, and equity research across diverse financial environments. With a proven ability to leverage Python, R, and Bloomberg Terminal, Eren excels at creating data-driven investment strategies, executing market arbitrage opportunities, and presenting tactical insights to portfolio managers. His works include developing innovative trading strategies, analyzing Fixed Income instruments like Eurobonds and credit default swaps, and implementing value-at-risk frameworks to mitigate financial risks. Eren has played a key role in driving initiatives at Blockchain at McGill, partnering with prominent blockchain companies to advance educational efforts, and at Investa Insights, where he shaped market research and valuation projects. His work reflects a thoughtful approach to collaboration and a commitment to delivering impactful outcomes in evolving financial and technological landscapes. Specialties: Forex Trading, Fixed Income, Derivatives Analysis, Arbitrage Trading, Equity Analysis, Portfolio Risk Management, Quantitative Analysis, Financial Modelling, Python, R Programming, Bloomberg Terminal, Blockchain, and Sustainable Finance.

Experience

  • Senior Fixed Income Trader at Vakıf Katılım
    Mar 2026 - Present · 4 mos

  • Fixed Income Trader and Interest Rate Management at Odeabank
    Mar 2025 - Mar 2026 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Derivatives Analyst at VAKIF YATIRIM MENKUL DEĞERLER A.Ş.
    Aug 2023 - Sep 2023 · 2 mos

    Capitalized on the BIST Index vs. VIOP Futures arbitrage, achieving consistent returns over 30% in TRY. Performed comprehensive research and analysis on International Credit Default Swaps, and computed Implied Default Rates. Assisted in portfolio risk management by employing a 5% Value at Risk strategy, ensuring stringent risk control and mitigation in financial operations using Python.

  • Forex Trader at VakıfBank
    Jun 2023 - Aug 2023 · 3 mos

    Conducted $40M worth of trades using USD, EUR, SEK, and TRY pairs through spot and forward markets with five cent margins. Negotiated over the counter exchange rates with private clients, specifically for the SEK-TRY pair. Forecasted exchange rates using nations’ central bank’s monetary policy and inflation rates.

  • Blockchain at McGill (Montreal, Quebec, Canada)
    • Vice President Sponsorship
      Dec 2022 - Aug 2023 · 9 mos

      Blockchain At McGill is a student-run non-profit aiming to raise awareness on Blockchain technology through educating and connecting those interested in Web3. Co-organized blockchain events with blockchain companies including Binance and Coinbase.

    • Vice President Finance
      Apr 2022 - Aug 2023 · 1 yr 5 mos

      Lead a team of 21 members to request funds from McGill University to create a leading cryptocurrency portfolio.