Basak Aydin
About Basak Aydin
Basak Aydin is the Director of Wealth Management Consulting at Alpha FMC, where she leverages her extensive experience in change management and program management within the financial services sector. With a strong background in team development and a deep understanding of industry trends, she has held leadership roles at notable firms including Barclays Wealth Management and Capgemini Invent.
Current Role at Alpha FMC
Basak Aydin serves as the Director of Wealth Management Consulting at Alpha FMC, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on providing strategic consulting services tailored to the wealth management sector. Her responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams and managing client relationships within the financial services industry. Aydin operates in a hybrid work environment based in the London Area, United Kingdom.
Previous Experience in Wealth Management
Before joining Alpha FMC, Basak Aydin held several significant positions in the wealth management sector. She worked at Barclays Wealth Management as Vice President from 2011 to 2019, where she contributed to various strategic initiatives. Prior to that, she was the Director-Head of Wealth Management at Capgemini Invent from 2020 to 2023, leading efforts to enhance wealth management services in the UK. Her experience spans over a decade in high-level roles focused on wealth management.
Educational Background
Basak Aydin completed her undergraduate studies at Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi (Middle East Technical University), earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from 1994 to 1998. She furthered her education at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, where she obtained a Master's degree in Finance & Banking from 2004 to 2005. This educational foundation supports her extensive career in financial services.
Expertise in Financial Services
Aydin possesses a strong background in change management and program management within the financial services industry. She has a deep understanding of business drivers, industry trends, and regulatory pressures, particularly in wealth management. Her expertise includes designing and implementing operating models for large-scale digital agile programs and regulatory initiatives such as MiFID II. Aydin has worked on business-driven programs related to significant events like Brexit.
Career Development and Skills
Throughout her career, Basak Aydin has demonstrated strong interpersonal and team skills, particularly in cross-functional team settings. She focuses on team development and possesses excellent people management skills. Her previous roles, including positions at Accenture, Deutsche Börse, and The Coca-Cola Company, have contributed to her comprehensive skill set in the financial services sector.