Compliance Analyst (AML, KYC, Sanctions)

About the role

OKX, a crypto exchange and developer of OKX Wallet, is hiring a Compliance Analyst in Türkiye to support its Legal & Compliance Operations team. The role focuses on AML, transaction monitoring and investigations, KYC/KYB, sanctions and PEP screening, and suspicious transaction reporting. It suits an early-career compliance professional wanting to build experience in a fast-paced financial services, FinTech and crypto environment.

Key responsibilities

• Support the establishment and maintenance of Legal & Compliance Support Operations under Law No. 5549 on prevention of laundering proceeds of crime, related regulations and MASAK notifications.
• Assist in onboarding individual and corporate accounts, ensuring identity verification and customer identification measures comply with Law No. 5549.
• Support oversight of corporate account management and assist in managing risk control processes to mitigate financial risks.
• Support generation and maintenance of suspicious transaction reports and collaboration with cross-functional teams on communication with MASAK.
• Manage and preserve documentation for corporate users and suspicious transaction reports in line with regulations and internal policies.
• Prepare for regulatory audits and help meet potential licensing requirements.
• Monitor national and international sanction lists, PEP databases and the Legal Gazette, and implement measures in line with the law.

Required profile

• At least 1-2 years of experience in compliance, risk management or regulatory affairs, preferably in finance, fintech or cryptocurrency.
• Background in technology-driven, fintech or regulated environments; crypto experience is a plus but not mandatory.
• Understanding of AML, compliance, risk, internal controls or regulatory frameworks, ideally in the Turkish regulatory environment.
• Familiarity with MASAK and SPK regulations, or the ability to learn them quickly.
• Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills, with good written and verbal English and strong communication across teams.

Required skills

• Experience or interest in data analysis, business analysis, automation, AI-enabled tools or compliance systems.
• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and turn them into operational processes.
• Proficiency with compliance databases, risk tools and reporting systems such as transaction monitoring and screening tools.

What we offer

• Competitive total compensation package.
• L&D programs and education subsidy.
• Team building programs and company events.
• Wellness and meal allowances.
• Healthcare schemes for employees and dependants.