1.2 Staff

As required both by its strategic role in the Turkish economy and its various duties, the CBRT employs highly-qualified human resources comprised of a variety of professions. At the end of 2019, the number of staff positions held by the Bank amounted to 4,562, 84.92% of which was occupied by 3,874 employees.

In 2019, 74 people left the Bank’s employment due to retirement, resignation, dismissal, military service obligations and death while 143 people were hired. Thus, the number of people on the Bank’s payroll at the year-end had increased by 69 to 3,874 since 2018 (Chart 1.2.1).

General administrative services accounted for 79.66% of the Bank’s staffing. This is followed by technical services with 11.62%, health services with 0.41%, legal services with 0.44%, and supporting services with 7.87%. Of the Bank’s staff, 10.38% is employed under contracts, while 89.62% hold permanent positions.

Of the CBRT’s staff, 57.98% is employed at the Bank’s Head Office and 42.02% works in branches. A breakdown of staff by age groups shows that the 31-40 age group makes up 44.40% of the staff (Chart 1.2.2). On the other hand, 81.75% of the staff hold undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate degrees (Chart 1.2.3).