Banking Expert

Frankfurt School of Finance & Management is a leading institution in banking and finance education and advisory services in Germany, with almost 60 years of experience. Frankfurt School’s International Advisory Services has been providing technical assistance to international financial institutions (IFIs), banks, and public institutions in Türkiye for more than 20 years in areas including women’s banking, SME finance, agricultural finance, credit guarantee schemes, microfinance, renewable energy, energy efficiency, and the green transition. For our ongoing advisory portfolio in Türkiye and abroad, Frankfurt School is looking for a full-time Banking Expert to join our Türkiye–MENA Regional Office in İstanbul. Responsibilities
• Support the design and implementation of SME banking and SME finance projects, including women
- and youth-focused initiatives, across Türkiye and other markets.
• Work closely with the Senior Banking Expert and project teams, taking ownership of assigned activities and deliverables to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.
• Conduct market research, sector analysis, and bank-level assessments, including SME segmentation, product benchmarking, customer needs assessments, and institutional diagnostics.
• Contribute to the development of banking products, customer value propositions, and business strategies for targeted segments.
• Support the implementation of IFI-funded programmes and credit lines, including coordination with partner banks and follow-up on implementation.
• Analyse partner banks’ portfolio and customer data, assess data quality, and translate findings into practical recommendations.
• Prepare analytical reports, client presentations, and other project outputs in English, including contributions to inception, progress, and final reports.
• Prepare and support stakeholder interviews, needs assessments, workshops, and co-creation sessions, including materials and follow-up actions.
• Contribute to activities related to non-financial services, institutional capacity building, and financial ecosystem assessments.
• Coordinate with local and international experts and consultants, and track project activities, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Support client communication, stakeholder engagement, and partner bank relationships, ensuring timely follow-up on requests and agreed actions.
• Contribute to business development through research and the preparation of proposals and concept notes. Qualifications & Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Banking, Economics, or a related field. A master’s degree is an advantage.
• 4–6 years of relevant professional experience in SME banking, including hands-on experience in head office functions such as SME Marketing, Product Development, Segment Management, and/or IFI-funded lending programmes.
• Solid understanding of SME banking products, customer needs, and market dynamics.
• Ability to assess SME customer segments and translate customer and market insights into practical business recommendations.
• Exposure to IFI-funded programmes, development finance, or international financial institutions is an advantage.
• Demonstrated interest in financial inclusion, sustainability, and development finance.
• Strong analytical skills, with hands-on experience in portfolio analysis, data validation, and interpretation.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency in PowerPoint and Word.
• Ability to independently draft analytical reports and prepare client-ready presentations in English.
• Strong command of banking and financial terminology.
• Well-developed planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, take initiative, and meet deadlines.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills, with a proactive and collaborative approach.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Willingness and availability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Currently based in İstanbul. If you are keen to contribute to development finance, apply your banking expertise across different markets, and work with a multicultural team, we would be pleased to hear from you. Please send your CV and cover letter in English to admin-turcasia@int.fs.de by 30 October 2026. www.frankfurt-school.de