Compliance Specialist

KONE; Fatih; On-site; TRY 2,002,670 - 2,670,226; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in the elevator and escalator industry seeks a Compliance Specialist for its İstanbul Ataşehir location. The ideal candidate will oversee compliance matters, provide training, conduct risk assessments, and advise management. Required qualifications include a Master’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of compliance experience, preferably in large international companies. Fluency in English and Turkish is mandatory. This role offers exposure across the Middle East, Africa, and Türkiye regions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant compliance experience, ideally within large international companies.
• Ability to work independently with a proactive, long-term approach.
• Fluency in English and Turkish (written and spoken) is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Design and provide training on compliance matters for the organization.
• Conduct risk assessments at a country level and develop action plans.
• Provide advice to employees and management on compliance-related topics.

Skills

Compliance experience

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Investigative skills

Proactive approach

Education

Master’s degree in business, law, finance, or a related field

Job description

Job Description

Did you know KONE moves over one billion people every day? As a global innovation leader in the elevator and escalator industry, we employ over 60,000 driven professionals in over 60 countries worldwide, joined together by a shared vision. We’ve been taking people to new heights for over 110 years. Our technical expertise and digital connectivity are transforming the customer experience and improving the flow of urban life.

Why this role? KONE is seeking a skilled and experienced Compliance Specialist responsible for the implementation, maintenance, and improvement of KONE’s Global Ethics & Compliance Program in KMTA (KONE Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa). Supports all activities to promote a compliance‑oriented culture, protect KONE’s reputation and business interests, and ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. Manages issues related to compliance and legal risks, and provides recommendations on all compliance matters, including policies and complex problems. The role will be based in İstanbul Ataşehir, and report directly to the Compliance Manager, KMTA, who is based in Saudi Arabia.

What will you be doing?

• Design and provide training on compliance matters for the organization to ensure that KONE’s business is conducted in accordance with all relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies and guidelines, and in line with KONE’s global requirements.
• Supports the implementation and improvement of global compliance policies locally under the direction of Global and APM Compliance.
• Conduct risk assessments at a country level, develop action plans based on findings, and follow up with the business to ensure actions are put into place.
• Supports and promotes the local operation of KONE’s channels for reporting actual or suspected compliance violations.
• Conduct internal investigations related to various compliance issues when required.
• Provides advice to employees and management on compliance‑related topics, including anti‑bribery and anti‑corruption issues.
• Promotes a compliance‑oriented culture and mindset among employees and partners of KONE units in the region.
• Initiates internal awareness activities related to the Code of Conduct for Employees, Suppliers, and Distributors.
• Initiates internal communication campaigns to raise compliance awareness.
• Supports compliance governance processes in the region to ensure management is setting the right tone and key compliance initiatives are being cascaded.
• Analyzes and gives proposals for KONE's local current or proposed business activities, policies, business practices, and transactions to ensure they comply with all relevant laws and regulations.
• Supports HR and management in the regulation of conflicts of interest.
• Supports other compliance-related matters as per the directions of Global Compliance and APM Compliance.

Are you the one?

• Master’s degree in business, law, finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant compliance experience, ideally within large international companies.
• Experience conducting internal investigations.
• Background in internal controls or internal audit is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of best practices, administrative procedures, and regulations related to anti‑corruption and broader compliance topics.
• Ability to work independently with a proactive, long‑term approach.
• Excellent communication skills, with experience engaging stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Strong stakeholder management and business partnering capabilities.
• Fluency in English and Turkish (written and spoken) is mandatory.
• Willingness to travel frequently within the Middle East, Africa and Türkiye region.