Head of Internal Control & Compliance

About the role

Freedom Yatırım Menkul Değerler A.Ş., the brokerage arm of Freedom Holding, is expanding into the MENA region and is looking for an experienced and proactive Head of Internal Control & Compliance. The role leads the company's internal control plan, oversees compliance with Capital Markets Board (CMB) and MASAK regulations, and covers AML, CTF and sanctions compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and execution of the Internal Control Plan, including monitoring, control activities and regulatory reporting.
• Oversee customer onboarding, account opening and operational processes in line with CMB regulations and internal policies.
• Review and approve EFTs, wire transfers and other transactions within authorisation limits, and monitor payments, collections, cash balances and fund movements.
• Ensure the accuracy and proper documentation of customer transactions, trading orders and financial records.
• Identify, assess and monitor risks in trading, capital markets instruments and portfolio management, and close control gaps.
• Develop and maintain risk-based compliance policies under MASAK and Turkish laws (Laws No. 5549, 6415 and 7262).
• Oversee AML, CTF, counter-proliferation financing and sanctions frameworks, and the Compliance Programme including customer due diligence and transaction monitoring.
• Act as the main contact with MASAK, investigate suspicious transactions and file suspicious transaction reports where required.
• Keep policies aligned with regulatory developments and deliver compliance training on AML, CTF and sanctions.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business Administration, Finance or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in internal control, compliance or risk management, preferably in financial services or capital markets.
• At least 5 years in a managerial, specialist or supervisory capacity.
• Mandatory: authorised MASAK Compliance Officer registered in the official registry.
• Strong knowledge of CMB regulations, MASAK requirements and AML/CTF legislation.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Required skills

• Analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills.
• Planning and time management.

What we offer

• A leadership role shaping the growth direction of the business in the region.
• Incentive plans and development opportunities linked to performance and results.
• Direct engagement with senior leaders and recognition for achievements.