Compliance Specialist – KYC

MINDPICKED; Fatih; On-site; TRY 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MINDPICKED is recruiting a Compliance Specialist – KYC to join an international banking institution under our consultancy. The role focuses on executing KYC, due diligence, and compliance processes by reviewing customer and transaction records in line with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Key duties include customer verification, CDD/EDD, screening and sanctions, and escalating high-risk cases. Strong analytical skills and English proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a reputable university.
• 2+ years of experience in banking, fintech, or compliance operations.
• Hands-on experience in KYC, Compliance, AML, CDD, EDD, Screening, Sanctions, Transaction Monitoring, or similar operational processes.
• Strong analytical thinking with attention to detail.
• Process-oriented in a regulated environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Good command of English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Review, assess, and complete customer and transaction records as part of daily operational activities.
• Perform customer verification and related operational controls within Know Your Customer (KYC) processes.
• Conduct Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) processes.
• Perform screening, sanctions, and related risk assessments in line with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Escalate high-risk cases or matters requiring further review to the relevant teams and stakeholders.
• Execute operational processes in compliance with the bank's internal policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Collaborate with relevant teams to support operational processes.

Skills

KYC

AML

CDD

EDD

Screening

Sanctions

Transaction Monitoring

Compliance Ops

Analytical Thinking

English Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

MINDPICKED is a new generation recruitment firm providing companies solutions in their search for talent, and talents opportunities who wants to reach their potential.

We specialize in middle and senior management recruitment in various sectors and countless job functions.

We are looking for a Compliance Specialist – KYC to join the Compliance team of an international banking institution under our consultancy.

The successful candidate will be responsible for executing Know Your Customer (KYC), Due Diligence, and Compliance processes by reviewing, assessing, and completing customer and transaction records in accordance with the bank's internal policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, assess, and complete customer and transaction records as part of daily operational activities,
• Perform customer verification and related operational controls within Know Your Customer (KYC) processes,
• Conduct Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and, where required, Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) processes,
• Perform screening, sanctions, and related risk assessments in line with internal policies and regulatory requirements,
• Escalate high-risk cases or matters requiring further review to the relevant teams and stakeholders,
• Execute operational processes in compliance with the bank's internal policies, procedures, and applicable regulations,
• Collaborate with relevant teams to support operational processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a reputable university,
• Preferably 2+ years of experience in banking, fintech, or compliance operations,
• Hands-on experience in KYC, Compliance, AML, CDD, EDD, Screening, Sanctions, Transaction Monitoring, or similar operational processes,
• Strong analytical thinking skills with excellent attention to detail,
• Process-oriented mindset with the ability to work accurately in a regulated environment,
• Strong communication and collaboration skills,
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.