
About
Gözde Esen is a Lecturer at Bilkent University's Faculty of Business Administration since 2023. She holds a Ph.D. in Finance from Özyeğin University (2021), an MSc in Finance from Bilkent University (2013), and a BS in Management from Bilkent University (2007). Her research focuses on sustainability in cross-border banking, insider trading dynamics in emerging markets, and relationship banking strategies. Prior to academia, she worked at Arkas Holding in Loans and Budget departments, and as an in-country consultant for the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
- Education:
- Ph.D. in Finance, Özyeğin University, 2021
- MSc in Finance, Bilkent University, 2013
- BS in Management, Bilkent University, 2007
Her teaching portfolio includes courses such as Principles of Accounting, Managerial Accounting, and International Finance. She has published in journals like Sustainability Accounting, Management and Policy Journal and Journal of Research in Economics, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to financial systems and regulatory challenges.
Professional Experience:
- Assistant Specialist, Loans Department, Arkas Holding (2020-2023)
- Specialist, Budget and Planning Department, Arkas Holding (2019-2020)
- In-country Consultant, EBRD (2018-2019)



