Ceren Pamuk Ariturk
About Ceren Pamuk Ariturk
Ceren Pamuk Ariturk is a Director and Demand & Change Project Manager at UBS, specializing in global platforms and execution. She has extensive experience in wealth management and business development, having held various leadership roles at Citi before joining UBS in 2017.
Work at UBS
Ceren Pamuk Ariturk has been employed at UBS since 2017, currently holding the position of Director, Demand & Change Project Manager within the Global Platforms & Execution team of the Chief Operating Office. In this role, she leads the platform readiness for the UBS Advice Sustainable Investments project, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and regulatory requirements. Ariturk is also responsible for translating complex business requirements into technical architectural designs, facilitating effective communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders. Her contributions include developing management presentations and mock-ups to support decision-making processes for senior management.
Experience at Citi
Prior to her tenure at UBS, Ceren Pamuk Ariturk worked at Citi for over a decade in various roles. She served as Business Manager to the Head of UK Consumer Bank & International Personal Banking (IPB) EMEA from 2013 to 2015. Before that, she was the Sales and Business Development Head for Central Eastern Europe, IPB from 2010 to 2015. Ariturk also held positions as Team Leader for Turkey & Israel in the International Wealth Management Group from 2006 to 2010, and as Manager in the same group from 2004 to 2006. Her career at Citi began as a Citigold Relationship Manager in Istanbul, Turkey, from 2000 to 2004.
Education and Expertise
Ceren Pamuk Ariturk holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from London Metropolitan University, where she studied Business Administration and Management from 2007 to 2010. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business Administration and Management from Bilkent University, studying from 1996 to 2000. Additionally, Ariturk completed her early education at TED Ankara College from 1985 to 1996. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in management, project coordination, and business development.
Key Projects and Initiatives
At UBS, Ceren Pamuk Ariturk plays a significant role in the digitalization and re-engineering of platform solutions across a global network. She utilizes agile methodologies and tools such as JIRA and Confluence to enhance project efficiency. Ariturk was also selected as one of 40 candidates globally for the UBS Career Comeback Program, which supports professionals returning to work. Her involvement in these initiatives demonstrates her commitment to innovation and strategic project management within the financial services sector.