We are seeking a proactive Risk & Compliance Officer to join a prestigious Family Office based in Turkey. This is an excellent opportunity for a compliance professional to play a key role in strengthening the organisation's regulatory framework, supporting risk management activities and promoting a strong culture of compliance across a diverse portfolio of investments and operating entities. Working closely with the Head of Risk & Compliance and senior management, you will help ensure the business continues to meet its regulatory obligations while supporting best practice in governance and financial crime prevention.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the delivery and continuous enhancement of the Compliance Monitoring Programme
• Monitor compliance with AML/CFT, sanctions, KYC/CDD and financial crime requirements across the business
• Conduct compliance monitoring activities, AML risk assessments and transaction reviews, escalating findings where appropriate
• Maintain and update compliance registers, including risk, breaches, complaints, sanctions and politically exposed persons (PEP) registers
• Support the development, implementation and ongoing review of compliance, AML/CFT and risk management policies and procedures
• Maintain business risk registers and assist with risk assessments, identifying control weaknesses and recommending practical improvements
• Monitor regulatory developments and support the implementation of regulatory changes across the organisation
• Assist with regulatory inspections, audits and information requests, ensuring timely and accurate responses
• Prepare compliance reporting and management information for senior management and governance committees
• Provide practical compliance guidance to internal stakeholders and support the review of new business onboarding and client due diligence processes
• Contribute to wider risk and compliance initiatives, promoting a culture of strong governance and continuous improvement

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Law, Risk Management or a related discipline
• Professional qualification such as ICA, CAMS, ACCA, ACA, CPA, CIA or equivalent is preferred
• Ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in compliance, AML/CFT, audit or risk management is desirable
• 3–5 years' experience in Risk, Compliance and/or Internal Audit within a regulated financial services environment
• Good working knowledge of AML/CFT legislation, sanctions, KYC/CDD requirements and financial crime prevention
• Experience maintaining compliance monitoring programmes, risk registers and regulatory reporting processes
• Understanding of internal controls, governance frameworks and compliance testing methodologies
• Experience supporting regulatory inspections, audits and remediation activities

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly to a range of stakeholders
• Collaborative and approachable, with the confidence to provide practical compliance advice across the business
• Proactive, adaptable and committed to maintaining high standards of compliance, governance and ethical conduct