Compliance and Risk Officer – Fintech & Digital Assets

About the role

Ceffu is seeking an experienced Compliance and Risk Officer to lead AML/CFT compliance and risk management for its digital‑asset custody platform. The role reports directly to the Executive Board and ensures adherence to Turkish MASAK regulations and global standards.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the officially appointed MASAK Compliance Officer, overseeing AML/CFT programs, customer due diligence, transaction monitoring and suspicious transaction reporting.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive risk management framework covering operational, financial, compliance, IT and strategic risks, and present regular risk reports to senior management.
• Liaise with MASAK, the Central Bank of Turkey and other regulators, filing STRs and responding to information requests.
• Lead compliance training for staff and maintain accurate internal records for audits.

Required profile

• Turkish citizen based in Istanbul with a valid MASAK Compliance Officer License.
• At least 6 years AML/CFT experience and 5 years risk‑management experience in a MASAK‑regulated financial institution.
• Deep knowledge of Turkish AML legislation, MASAK regulations and international digital‑asset compliance standards.
• Fluent in Turkish and strong command of English.

Required skills

• AML/CFT compliance processes (CDD, transaction monitoring, STR filing).
• Risk‑management frameworks such as ISO 31000 and COSO.
• Blockchain transaction analysis tools (e.g., Chainalysis, TRM Labs).