Murat KOÇ completed his bacherlor’s degree studies at the Faculty of Economics, Istanbul University in 1994, and his master's degree with a thesis titled "Issues and Solutions in the Accounting and Taxation of Index-Based Futures Contracts" at the Banking and Insurance Institute of Marmara University in 2001. His doctoral studies at the same institute are currently at the thesis stage.
In his professional career, which began in 1994, KOÇ worked as an assistant auditor for one year in the independent auditing sector. Between 1995 and 2012, he held various positions at Takasbank, including assistant inspector, inspector, risk management manager, and head of the audit board. During this period, in addition to structuring and operating Takasbank's internal audit and risk management systems, he contributed to the preparation of the registry system infrastructure, establishment of clearing/collateral mechanisms for futures markets, and projects such as the securities lending market. KOÇ also taught as a visiting lecturer at the Banking and Insurance School of Marmara University and has served as an expert in over 40 lawsuits and disputes related to banking and capital markets.
Between 2013 and 2019, KOÇ served as a Board Member and Vice President of the Capital Markets Board (CMB). In his work at the CMB, he contributed to the preparation of secondary regulations within the framework of the Capital Markets Law, as well as activities related to regulation, supervision, corporate governance, licensing processes for investment firms and issuers, and the CMB's international relations.
After completing his term, KOÇ left the Board at the end of 2019 and now provides consultancy services in valuation, corporate finance, capital markets, and corporate governance at Vizyon Grup Management Consultancy.
EDUCATION
- İstanbul University Faculty of Economics (Bachelor’s Degree)
- İstanbul University Faculty of Economics (Master Degree)
- Marmara University Banking and Insurance Institute (Doctoral Studies, at the thesis stage)