Compliance Specialist

About the role

KONE is looking for an experienced Compliance Specialist to lead the implementation and improvement of its Global Ethics & Compliance Programme across the Middle East, Turkey and Africa region. The role is based in Istanbul and reports to the Compliance Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Design and deliver compliance training to ensure adherence to laws, regulations and internal policies.
• Conduct country‑level risk assessments, develop action plans and follow up on implementation.
• Manage reporting channels for suspected compliance violations and conduct internal investigations when required.
• Provide advice on anti‑bribery, anti‑corruption and conflict‑of‑interest matters.
• Promote a compliance‑oriented culture through awareness campaigns and communication initiatives.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in business, law, finance or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of compliance experience in large international companies.
• Strong understanding of anti‑corruption regulations and best‑practice compliance frameworks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills, fluent in English and Turkish.
• Willingness to travel frequently across the Middle East, Africa and Turkey.

Required skills

• Risk assessment methodology
• Internal investigations
• Anti‑bribery and anti‑corruption compliance