Compliance Specialist

OYAK Çimento; Ataşehir; On-site; TRY 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cement manufacturer in Turkey is seeking a Compliance Specialist to support their Compliance Program, ensuring legal compliance and building an ethical culture within the organization. Candidates should have a relevant degree and 0–3 years of experience. Proficiency in English, Turkish, and preferably French is required. This role offers the chance to contribute to the company's sustainability goals and ethical initiatives.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of relevant experience.
• Full professional proficiency in Turkish.
• French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of Compliance Program.
• Conduct sanctions screening and due diligence reviews of third parties.
• Monitor regulatory compliance with laws and ethical standards.
• Assist with compliance training and awareness activities.
• Provide guidance on compliance-related matters.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in English

Detail-oriented

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Business Administration or related fields

Tools

Compliance certifications (e.g., CCEP-I)

Job description

Overview

As a pioneer in the Turkish cement and concrete industry, OYAK Cement stands as the largest cement group in Türkiye and one of the key players in its region, backed by its strong financial performance, sustainability-focused strategies, innovative product range, and value-creating investments for the future.

Operating with a vision of sustainable growth, our company delivers high-quality grey and white cement products, ready-mix concrete, ground granulated blast furnace slag, and other construction materials to both domestic and global markets through its 7 integrated cement plants, 3 grinding and packaging facilities, a wide network of ready-mix concrete plants spread across Türkiye, and international terminals.

As the first company in the Turkish cement industry to commit to a Net-Zero target, OYAK Cement leads sustainable growth through low-carbon production, investments in renewable energy, circular economy projects, and AI-driven production technologies.

With a pioneering approach to occupational health and safety, we place employee well-being at the heart of our operations. We invest in the continuous development of our workforce through talent development programs and mentoring initiatives aimed at nurturing the leaders of tomorrow.

Committed to creating value for our customers, employees, business partners, and society, OYAK Cement is shaping the future of the industry through innovation, environmentally friendly investments, and a vision of sustainable development.

We are looking for a Compliance Specialist to join OYAK Cement, supporting our Compliance Program, strengthening our ethical culture, ensuring legal compliance, and raising awareness across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Business Administration, International Relations, or related fields,
• Compliance certifications (e.g., CCEP-I) are a strong plus,
• 0–3 years of relevant experience,
• Advanced proficiency in English (required), full professional proficiency in Turkish, and French is a plus.
• Strong communication and organizational skills,
• High ethical standards, detail-oriented, with analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of OYAK Cement’s Compliance Program,
• Conduct sanctions screening and due diligence reviews of third parties,
• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure compliance with laws and ethical standards,
• Assist with compliance training, communication plans, and awareness activities,
• Provide guidance to employees on compliance-related matters,
• Follow up on approval processes (gifts, hospitality, conflicts of interest, donations, sponsorships),
• Support risk assessments under AML/CTF, Sanctions, and KYC policies,
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the Global Compliance Program.