Cem (Gem) Gultekin, C AI A
About Cem (Gem) Gultekin, C AI A
Cem Gultekin serves as the Senior Vice President and Head of Capital Markets at Customers Bank, where he leads the multi-billion dollar marketplace lending portfolio and oversees structured finance initiatives. He has a background in economics, holding degrees from Columbia University and Bard College at Simon's Rock, and has held various roles in capital markets and strategic operations at several financial institutions.
Work at Customers Bank
Cem Gultekin serves as the Senior Vice President and Head of Capital Markets at Customers Bank since 2023. In this role, he leads the multi-billion dollar marketplace lending portfolio and oversees structured finance initiatives. He also heads the consumer credit investment team, focusing on optimizing capital markets strategies and enhancing the bank's financial performance. His position is based in the New York City Metropolitan Area, where he works on-site.
Previous Experience in Capital Markets
Prior to his current role, Cem Gultekin held several positions at Cross River. He began as a Capital Markets Analyst in 2020 for 10 months, then progressed to a Capital Markets Associate in 2021 for 11 months. He later became the Manager of Capital Markets from 2022 to 2023, where he contributed to the development and execution of capital market strategies. His experience at Cross River provided him with a solid foundation in capital markets operations.
Education and Expertise
Cem Gultekin holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Columbia University. He also earned an Associate’s Degree in Globalization Studies and Economics from Bard College at Simon's Rock. His educational background equips him with a strong understanding of economic principles and market dynamics, which he applies in his professional roles.
Experience in Strategic Operations
Cem Gultekin has a background in strategic operations, having worked at Paxos as a Strategic Operations Analyst from 2018 to 2019 and as a Senior Strategic Operations Analyst for 5 months in 2019. Additionally, he worked at LiveDwell in Strategy and Operations from 2017 to 2018. These roles enhanced his analytical skills and operational expertise, contributing to his capabilities in capital markets.