Gizem Dogan Ercan
About Gizem Dogan Ercan
Gizem Dogan Ercan serves as the Compliance Risk Lead Examiner for BSA/AML at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York since 2022, bringing extensive experience in financial compliance and risk management from previous roles at VakıfBank and MUFG.
Work at Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Gizem Dogan Ercan serves as the Compliance Risk Lead Examiner (BSA/AML) at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the oversight and management of compliance risks associated with Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations. Her role involves examining compliance programs and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards within the financial sector.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to her current role, Gizem Dogan Ercan worked at several financial institutions. She was employed at VakıfBank as an Analyst from 2011 to 2018. Following this, she joined MUFG, where she held multiple positions, including AVP in the Client Intelligence Unit within the Global Financial Crimes Division from 2018 to 2020, and later as Vice President in the Wholesale Banking AML Advisory from 2020 to 2023. Additionally, she served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at NYU Tandon School of Engineering in 2011.
Education and Academic Background
Gizem Dogan Ercan has a strong educational background in finance and engineering. She is currently pursuing an Executive MBA at Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management, expected to complete in 2024. She earned her Master of Science in Financial Engineering from New York University in 2011. Earlier, she completed her Bachelor of Applied Science in Physics at Yildiz Technical University from 2005 to 2010.
Expertise in Compliance and Risk Management
With extensive experience in compliance and risk management, Gizem Dogan Ercan specializes in BSA and AML regulations. Her roles have involved analyzing compliance frameworks, advising on financial crime prevention strategies, and conducting examinations to ensure regulatory compliance. Her expertise is supported by her academic credentials and her progressive career in the financial services sector.