Chief Compliance & Risk Officer - Digital Assets

Ceffu; Fatih; On-site; TRY 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Ceffu, a leading digital asset custody platform, seeks a Compliance and Risk Officer based in Istanbul. You will lead MASAK compliance, oversee AML/CFT programs, and manage enterprise-wide risk across operational, financial and IT domains.

You will coordinate with regulators, head training programs, maintain records, and drive risk reporting to senior management. Fluency in Turkish and English is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Minimum 6 years AML/CFT compliance experience and 5+ years risk management within financial services regulated by MASAK
• Fluency in Turkish and strong command of English
• Deep understanding of Turkish AML legislation, MASAK regulations and related regulatory environment
• Experience in suspicious transaction monitoring and regulatory filings

Responsibilities

• Act as the MASAK Compliance Officer for the company under Turkish AML/CFT legislation
• Maintain a direct reporting line to the Executive Board
• Oversee AML/CFT program including customer due diligence, transaction monitoring and STR reporting
• Monitor compliance with MASAK regulations relevant to CASP operations
• Develop and maintain a risk management framework and policies
• File STRs with MASAK and coordinate responses to information requests
• Lead compliance training programs for staff
• Maintain detailed internal records and compliance documentation for audits
• Liaise with MASAK, Central Bank of Turkey and other regulators
• Identify and assess risks across operational, financial, compliance, IT and strategic domains
• Develop and implement risk assessment tools tailored to crypto asset services
• Monitor risk exposures and identify emerging issues
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure risk controls
• Determine risk mitigation strategies and coordinate implementation
• Prepare and present risk reports to senior management and regulators
• Ensure compliance with Turkish regulations and global risk standards

Skills

Turkish language

English proficiency

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in law, finance, economics, business administration

Tools

Chainalysis

TRM Labs

Job description

Ceffu, a leading digital asset custody platform, seeks a Compliance and Risk Officer based in Istanbul. You will lead MASAK compliance, oversee AML/CFT programs, and manage enterprise-wide risk across operational, financial and IT domains.

You will coordinate with regulators, head training programs, maintain records, and drive risk reporting to senior management. Fluency in Turkish and English is essential.