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Nilsen Kalkan

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Ambassador at IoD Finance and FinTech Group
📍 Istanbul, Türkiye

Nilsen Kalkan is the Founder of Arcarius Consulting and an Ambassador for the IoD Finance and FinTech Group, with over 20 years of experience in the insurance and finance sectors across London and Istanbul. She is an expert in IFRS, ESG consulting, and financial strategy. Nilsen earned her Bachelors degree from Marmara University.

She is a strong advocate for sustainability in finance and the empowerment of women in leadership. Nilsen actively participates in industry forums and networking events to connect with professionals who share her vision for a sustainable future and to promote female founders within the FinTech space.

Unique fact: She provides expert IFRS 17 training to national regulatory bodies, such as Turkeys Public Oversight, Accounting and Auditing Standards Authority.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Ambassador
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Istanbul, Türkiye
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Financial Reporting (IFRS)
Her core expertise. She provides high-level consulting and training on complex standards like IFRS 17 and IFRS 9 to corporate and governmental bodies.
ESG & Sustainability
A key pillar of her consulting practice and personal passion. She frequently attends sustainability forums and discusses the topic within her professional network.
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Career

Work history

3-2026
Ambassador
IoD Finance and FinTech Group
11-2019
Founder
Arcarius Danışmanlık A.Ş.
2-2015 - 10-2019
Budget & Reporting Group Manager
Groupama Sigorta & Groupama Emeklilik A.Ş.& GIBH
6-2005 - 2-2015
Manager
Garanti Emeklilik ve Hayat A.S.
4-2002 - 12-2004
Foreign Debt and Import Specialist
Arçelik A.Ş.
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Education
2009 - 2011
Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Bahcesehir University
1993 - 1998
Bachelor's degree
Marmara University
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