Deputy MLRO - Turkey

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Compliance Officer to be compliant with both local and global regulatory standards, including CMB and MASAK legislations.
• Support the Compliance Officer in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the AML/CFT compliance program.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of robust compliance policies, procedures, controls, and frameworks to meet Turkish FIU-MASAK regulatory requirements.
• Perform research on changes in regulations and new developments within the cryptocurrency sector.
• Carry out daily compliance monitoring tasks, including customer onboarding and transaction reviews.
• Report the outcomes of monitoring and control activities in accordance with MASAK regulations to the Compliance Officer.
• Perform regular risk assessments of the company’s activities, transactions, and client base to identify potential money laundering and terrorist financing risks.
• Implement risk mitigation measures and ensure proper monitoring systems are in place.
• Notify the Compliance Officer of any transactions that appear suspicious or may potentially be suspicious and assist with preparation and submission of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) to MASAK when necessary.
• Ensure that all records of customer transactions and due diligence are maintained according to the regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with reporting deadlines and all other legal obligations under Turkish law.
• Provide support during audits, inspections, or investigations.
• Provide assistance to management on compliance-related issues.
• Help ensure that the company’s employees understand and comply with the AML policies and procedures.
• Assist in organizing and delivering AML training programs for new hires or existing staff.
• Assist in relevant regulatory applications where required by coordinating with external assessors and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance framework meets the local requirements.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Turkish citizenship with full public rights is mandatory.
• No criminal record related to financial crimes or money laundering.
• Bachelor’s degree (above is preferred) in law, business administration, economics, finance or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in a managerial, expert, or supervisory role in financial institutions (including the Central Bank of Turkey and development or investment banks), or as auditor, tax inspector or equivalent/similar position or or in managerial roles or as Treasury and Finance Experts at the Presidency is a must.
• Strong analytical, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure.
• Deep understanding of Anti-Money Laundering and Know Your Customer regulations and international standards (FATF, EU directives) and experience with MASAK and Capital Market Board (CMB) regulations.
• Familiarity with cryptocurrency regulations, blockchain technology, and related compliance requirements and prior experience working in the crypto industry.
• Fluency in Turkish and proficiency in English.