Compliance Specialist

Kone México; Marmara Bölgesi; Presencial; TRY 600 000 - 1 000 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

KONE, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, seeks a Compliance Specialist to implement and maintain the Global Ethics & Compliance Program for KMTA (Middle East, Türkiye and Africa). Based in Istanbul, you will report to the Compliance Manager, KMTA, and help promote a culture of compliance across the region.

Your responsibilities include designing training, conducting risk assessments, guiding local policy implementation, and supporting investigations and anti-corruption

Qualificações

• Master’s degree in business, law, finance or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant compliance experience.
• Experience conducting internal investigations.
• Background in internal controls or internal audit is an advantage.
• Fluency in English and Turkish (written and spoken) is mandatory.
• Willingness to travel frequently within the MEA Türkiye region.

Responsabilidades

• Design and provide training on compliance matters.
• Supports the implementation and improvement of global compliance policies locally.
• Conducts risk assessments at a country level and develops action plans.
• Supports and promotes the local operation of reporting channels for compliance violations.
• Conduces internal investigations related to various compliance issues when required.
• Provides advice to employees and management on compliance topics.
• Promotes a compliance-oriented culture and mindset in the region.
• Initiates internal awareness activities related to the Code of Conduct.
• Supports governance processes to cascade compliance initiatives.
• Analyses and proposes compliance improvements for local activities.

Conhecimentos

Internal investigations experience

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Independence / self-driven

English and Turkish fluency

Anti-corruption knowledge

Formação académica

Master's degree in business, law, finance, or related field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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, to protect KONE’s reputation and business interests, and to 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.
• Conducts compliance with risk assessments at a country level, develops action plans based on findings, and follows 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.
• Conduces internal investigations related to various compliance issues when required.
• Provides advice to the 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.
• Analyses and gives proposals for KONE's local current or proposed business activities, policies, business practices, and transactions to ensure that they comply with all relevant laws and regulations.
• Supports HR and management in the regulation of conflicts of interest.
• Supports with 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.

At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co‑workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized.

In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

Read more on https://careers.kone.com/en/

At KONE, our purpose is to shape the future of cities. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, we move two billion people every day, making their journeys safe, convenient, and reliable with smart and sustainable People Flow®. In 2025, KONE had annual sales of EUR 11.2 billion, and at the end of the year over 60,000 employees in close to 70 countries. KONE class B shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. in Finland.