Head of Risk Control

About the Company

A fast-growing cryptocurrency exchange and one of Turkey's leading digital asset platforms, offering users access to 200+ cryptocurrencies with Turkish Lira. Backed by a globally recognized crypto group founded in 2013 with a strong international footprint, the business operates at the intersection of global crypto expertise and local market knowledge. Operating in full alignment with Turkish regulatory requirements and actively progressing toward CMB licensing, compliance is at the heart of everything they do.

About the role

As the business scales and the Turkish crypto regulatory landscape matures, robust risk control is no longer optional — it is foundational. We are looking for an experienced Head of Risk Control to own the risk management function end-to-end, ensuring the platform remains secure, compliant, and operationally sound as it grows.

This is a senior execution and oversight role for someone who thrives on complexity, moves with precision, and understands the nuances of operating in a regulated virtual asset environment.

What you'll do

• Evaluate and report on the company's operational, financial, and regulatory risks, providing clear and actionable insights to senior leadership
• Monitor cryptocurrency trading processes to ensure security and full compliance with applicable regulations
• Ensure ongoing compliance with Turkish regulatory requirements, including MASAK and SPK frameworks
• Develop and implement innovative methods to continuously enhance risk management processes and controls
• Conduct data-driven analyses to support risk evaluation and inform key decision-making processes

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree or above in Business, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in risk management and control processes
• Strong analytical abilities with keen attention to detail
• Hands-on experience with data analysis and reporting tools
• Solid familiarity with the blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors, including an understanding of crypto-specific risk characteristics

Bonus points if you have:

• Direct experience at a crypto exchange or virtual asset service provider (VASP)
• Familiarity with MASAK AML/KYC requirements and SPK licensing frameworks
• Experience operating in a fast-scaling or high-growth environment

Why join us

• Play a pivotal role in building the risk infrastructure of one of Turkey's leading crypto exchanges — at a defining moment for the industry locally and globally
• Work at the forefront of Turkey's rapidly evolving crypto regulatory landscape, where your expertise directly shapes how the platform operates and grows
• Be part of a business backed by a globally established crypto group, with the resources, technology, and credibility to compete at the highest level
• Join a team that moves fast, takes compliance seriously, and gives you the ownership to make a real impact

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.