Compliance- KYC Specialist

5 days ago


Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey Odeabank Full time ₺120,000 - ₺240,000 per year

Compliance- KYC Specialist / Senior Specialist

Role Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in a quantitative discipline (Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration, Finance, International Relations, Labor Economics, Banking and Finance, International Trade Finance departments)
  • For senior specialist; at least 2 years or more experience in the Compliance departments of banks
  • Knowledge of KYC/ EDD and local regulations (MASAK requirements)
  • Advanced Level of English (verbal and written)
  • Preferably having an internationally valid certificate such as CAMS, CGSS, ICA etc.
  • Good command of MS Office Excel and PowerPoint programs
  • Preferably having knowledge on reporting tools (SAS, SQL etc.)
  • Having analytical skills with strong attention to detail, willing to develop her / his knowledge in Compliance, and giving importance to self-development
  • Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work across teams, and multitasking
  • Excellent written and verbal communication presentation, and persuasion skills
  • Ability to work in flexible hours and during night schedules.

Candidates Will Mainly Have Below Responsibilities:

  • Ensuring that the local and international standards / regulations in scope of KYC/ EDD are appropriately applied and comprehensive evaluation of KYC/ EDD process in terms of local and international principles is conducted
  • Carrying out implementation KYC tool projects, including management of the existing rule parameters, creating new rules / scenario as required. Conducting fine-tuning activities to reduce false-positive alerts and increase efficiency. And communicating with vendor companies (both Turkish and English)
  • Analyzing the potential suspicious transactions reported to the Compliance Unit by other bank units and informing the Compliance Officer / Assistant to Compliance Officer
  • Advising and supporting business lines (Branches and Head Office) on all regulatory risk and compliance related matters to ensure that both global and local compliance policies, standards and requirements are fully consistent
  • Supporting to reporting and presentation activities related to Compliance Unit functions
  • Preparing e-learning and on-site training documents and memos related to Compliance unit's activities
  • Conducting training sessions to increase awareness of branch and Head Office Units
  • Participating in meetings and working groups to be organized by MASAK, TBB etc.


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