Ethics and Compliance Specialist

We are a technology company with projects in more than 10 countries. We are looking for a Ethics & Compliance Specialist to join us in our headquarters office in İstanbul. The role will be responsible for: Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration, International Relations, Management Information Systems, or a related social sciences discipline. Preferably 1-2 years of experience in ethics and compliance, internal control, internal audit, risk management, legal affairs, or similar fields. Knowledge of corporate ethics, compliance programs, and regulatory requirements. Familiarity with the Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK) and/or GDPR practices. Knowledge of Anti-Bribery & Corruption (AB&C) frameworks and practices. Familiarity with OFAC sanctions, international sanctions compliance regimes, export controls, and third-party risk management processes. Knowledge of Anti-Fraud and Anti-Corruption Framework (AFA) principles and corporate fraud risk management practices. Preferably experienced in sanctions screening systems, Third-Party Due Diligence (TPDD), and compliance monitoring processes. Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Good command of English. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Key Responsibilities Contribute to the promotion of ethical behavior and a corporate compliance culture throughout the company. Support the effective implementation of ethics and compliance policies, procedures, and controls. Participate in activities related to the identification, assessment, and monitoring of compliance risks. Work in coordination with relevant departments during ethics reporting, investigation, and review processes. Support anti-bribery and anti-corruption, conflict of interest, gifts and hospitality, and third-party risk management processes. Contribute to due diligence activities conducted for suppliers, business partners, and other third parties. Support compliance activities related to sanctions programs administered by OFAC, the European Union, the United Kingdom, and the United Nations. Participate in sanctions screening, restricted party checks, and third-party compliance assessments. Support processes related to personal data protection and data privacy obligations. Contribute to the planning and implementation of ethics and compliance training, awareness, and communication activities. Assist in preparing compliance documentation requested as part of internal and external audits. Contribute to the preparation of periodic compliance reports and presentations for management. Work collaboratively with group companies and relevant stakeholders to support the fulfillment of corporate compliance requirements. We are proud to announce that our company is recognized as a “Great Place to Work” according to the Great Place To Work Institute’s assessment. Diversity & Inclusion We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on age, gender, beliefs, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability.