Compliance - Senior Associate / Manager

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented professional to join our Compliance Department. This role is key in ensuring ÜNLÜ & Co’s full alignment with applicable financial regulations and internal policies. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and enforce compliance with the Capital Markets Board (SPK), Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BRSA-BDDK), and MASAK regulations, as well as internal group policies.
• Conduct KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) checks, including client identification, risk classification, sanctions screening, and enhanced due diligence.
• Review customer onboarding processes and ensure proper execution of risk disclosures and framework agreements.
• Identify and report actual or potential compliance breaches and assist in implementing necessary corrective actions.
• Monitor transactions and reporting suspicious activity to MASAK when needed.
• Review and approve external communications and reports for compliance with regulatory requirements and internal standards.
• Monitor regulatory developments, assess implications for the business, and support policy/procedure updates.
• Support the design and delivery of internal compliance training, especially in areas such as ethics, data privacy, and conflicts of interest.
• Contribute to the evaluation of new products and services from a compliance perspective.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and help prevent misuse of non-public information.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year university (preferably in Law, Economics, Finance, or Business).
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in compliance, internal audit, or risk management within the financial services sector.
• Solid understanding of capital markets operations and related legislation.
• Familiarity with MASAK, SPK, and other regulatory bodies’ requirements.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• High ethical standards, strong communication skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken).
• SPK License is a plus (especially Level 3).