Cem Ortel
About Cem Ortel
Cem Ortel is a Product Controller at Investec, specializing in valuation control for complex financial instruments within trading books. He has a background in Economics from the University of Exeter and has held previous roles at ICBC Standard Bank Plc and GML Capital LLP.
Work at Investec
Cem Ortel has been employed at Investec since 2019, serving as a Product Controller. In this role, he focuses on the valuation control of complex financial instruments. His responsibilities include managing and controlling financial risks associated with trading books, particularly those involving rates, foreign exchange (FX), commodities, and xVA. His work contributes to the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Cem Ortel studied at the University of Exeter, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Economics from 2015 to 2018. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in financial risk management and valuation control. Additionally, he completed his secondary education at Weydon School, further preparing him for a career in finance.
Background
Before joining Investec, Cem Ortel worked at ICBC Standard Bank Plc as an Analyst from 2018 to 2019. His experience there involved analyzing financial data and supporting trading operations. Prior to that, he gained practical experience as a Fixed Income Summer Analyst at GML Capital LLP in 2017, where he worked for two months. These roles contributed to his development in the finance sector and equipped him with relevant skills.
Professional Experience
Cem Ortel has accumulated significant experience in the finance industry. His role as a Product Controller at Investec builds on his previous position as an Analyst at ICBC Standard Bank Plc. His early experience as a Fixed Income Summer Analyst at GML Capital LLP provided him with insights into financial markets and trading strategies. This diverse background supports his current specialization in valuation control for trading books.