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We are looking for an enthusiastic compliance generalist who is able to help resolve complex issues, approaches relationship management with tact and diplomacy, and is keen to develop their skills across all risk areas. We are looking for a generalist who has a good understanding of the local regulatory framework in Turkey, and has proven experience in compliance-related roles. The successful candidate will report to the Executive team directly.
Job Responsibility:
Report detailed compliance metrics to the Management Board
Define and maintain compliance Key Performance Indicators
Implementing a robust compliance programme with oversight key risk areas including Screening (Sanctions, PEP), Customer Due Diligence, Know Your Customer, Transaction Monitoring, AML Training and Awareness, Maintaining up-to-date AML and Sanctions policies, Fraud, Ethics and Compliance
Managing reporting obligations with regulatory authorities
Monitor and scrutinise the implementation of risk and compliance policies
Conducting risk assessments on new and existing products and launches in the Turkish market
Maintaining relationships between the local Turkey Compliance function and all its stakeholders
Monitoring policy and process changes throughout the organisation
Research coming changes to regulation and plan accordingly
Requirements:
Minimum five (5) years working in a financial crime-related function for a regulated financial entity
Graduated from a higher education institution with a minimum of a four (4) year Bachelor degree in Turkey (or abroad if recognized by the council of higher education)
Good understanding of compliance laws and regulations applicable in Turkey
Already have, or have a committed timeline, to obtain a Compliance Officer License (Uyum Görevlisi Lisansı)
Prior experience working in or alongside both a first and a second line of defence team, product teams, and engineering teams
Ability to simply articulate complex ideas in person, in meetings, and in writing
Ability to identify risk-based approaches to solving risk and compliance issues
Ability to work under pressure and under your own initiative
Ability to translate, articulate and present highly technical and complex procedural recommendations, regulations, laws and policies to a variety of audiences
Strong change management skills
Management experience
Must be fluent in Turkish, with business-level English language ability, and based in Turkey
Nice to have:
Professional experience in law, risk management, or another area with relevance to financial crime compliance
Professional or postgraduate qualification/ accreditation in financial crime compliance or risk management (CTMA, CAMS, CGSS, CCAS)
Working knowledge of risk management frameworks
Experience working for a fintech and/or knowledge of the e-commerce industry
Relevant experience engaging with or exposure to: Turkish Central Bank (TCMB), Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BDDK), Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK)