Compliance Specialist

WhiteBIT; Fatih; On-site; TRY 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days 14 per year

Sick leave

Professional development

Friendly working environment

Job summary

WhiteBIT is seeking a seasoned Compliance Specialist to join our Turkey-based team. You will monitor evolving MASAK and SPK regulations, prepare STRs, and support onboarding teams on compliance matters.

The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration, and proactive risk management in a fast‑growing fintech environment. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in compliance within financial services, holds a Compliance License, and demonstrates strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a recognized university.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Compliance, AML/KYC, or a related function within a financial institution.
• Successfully completed the Compliance License examination.
• Strong knowledge of MASAK, SPK regulations, and other applicable financial legislation.
• Hands-on experience in preparing and submitting Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor changes in MASAK, SPK, and other regulatory authorities and support compliance actions.
• Prepare and submit Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Support the Compliance team in responding to information and documentation requests from SPK, MASAK, and other authorities.
• Provide guidance to Onboarding and Customer Acceptance teams on compliance matters and regulatory requirements.
• Support the execution and continuous improvement of compliance processes in line with laws and regulations.
• Assist in implementing, maintaining, and periodically reviewing internal compliance policies and procedures.
• Contribute to managing compliance risks and ensuring regulatory obligations are met.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

AML/KYC

Regulatory reporting

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

We are the creators of a new fintech era!

Our mission is to change this world by making blockchain accessible to everyone in everyday life. WhiteBIT is a global team of over 1,200 professionals united by one mission — to shape the new world order in the Web3 era. Each of our employees is fully engaged in this transformative journey.

We work on our blockchain platform, providing maximum transparency and security for more than 8 million users worldwide. Our breakthrough solutions, incredible speed of adaptation to market challenges, and technological superiority are the strengths that take us beyond ordinary companies. Our official partners include the Football Team of Ukraine, FC Barcelona, Lifecell, FACEIT and VISA.

The future of Web3 starts with you — join us as a Compliance Specialist!

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Compliance, AML/KYC, or a related function within a financial institution.
• Successfully completed the Compliance License examination.
• Strong knowledge of MASAK, Capital Markets Board of Türkiye (SPK) regulations, and other applicable financial legislation.
• Hands‑on experience in preparing and submitting Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP), capital markets institution, payment institution, or electronic money institution.
• Practical experience in AML/KYC, customer onboarding, customer due diligence, and regulatory reporting processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor changes in regulations issued by MASAK, SPK, and other relevant regulatory authorities, and support the implementation of necessary compliance actions.
• Prepare and submit Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Support the Compliance team in responding to information and documentation requests from SPK, MASAK, and other regulatory authorities.
• Provide guidance to the Onboarding and Customer Acceptance teams on compliance‑related matters and regulatory requirements.
• Support the execution and continuous improvement of compliance processes in line with applicable laws and regulations.
• Assist in the implementation, maintenance, and periodic review of internal compliance policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the management of compliance risks and ensure the organization’s adherence to regulatory obligations.

Working terms

We offer:

• Official employment in Turkey.
• Annual paid vacations (14 working days).
• Sick leave compensation.
• Professional development and career growth.
• Warm and friendly working environment.

We provide challenging tasks that offer continuous growth opportunities for everyone. We've consistently embraced development and the advancement of our colleagues, ensuring work is always engaging. Our team is prepared to offer support, share expertise, and lend a helping hand when needed.