Pembe Sefket has extensive experience in the financial sector, currently serving as Vice President & Deputy Auditor at Ridgewood Savings Bank since July 2007, while also working as an Adjunct Professor at Nassau Community College since January 2008. Prior professional roles include Senior Financial Auditor and Assistant Vice President at American Home Mortgage (2004-2007), Senior Accountant at Washington Mutual (2002-2004), and Staff Auditor at Dime Savings Bank of New York (1998-2002). Earlier career experience includes positions as Operations Specialist at T.C. ZIRAAT BANKASI A.S. (1996-1998) and Supervisor at Dime Community Bancshares (1994-1996). Pembe Sefket holds an MBA in Management from Dowling College (2001-2003) and a BBA in Finance from Hofstra University (1992-1994).