Internal Control Officer, Digital Assets & Crypto Custody

Ceffu; Fatih; Hybrid; TRY 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

Ceffu, a leading digital asset custody platform, is seeking an Internal Control Officer based in Istanbul to work with the Board on monitoring controls and ensuring regulatory adherence.

You will oversee risk-based control plans, test controls across custody operations, and coordinate with the CISO to maintain governance standards and reporting. This role demands strong Turkish and English communication and a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, information systems, computer engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in internal control, internal audit, compliance monitoring, or risk.
• Strong understanding of COSO, Three Lines Model, and risk-based control methodologies.
• Knowledge of SPK and MASAK requirements, AML/CFT, FATF recommendations, and governance in crypto-asset contexts.
• Experience in process mapping, control design, testing, and governance reporting.
• Familiarity with COBIT and ISO 27001 control frameworks.
• Ability to challenge process owners and communicate with senior stakeholders.
• Professional proficiency in Turkish and English; Istanbul-based, hybrid work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare risk-based internal control plans and report findings to governance bodies.
• Perform continuous control activities across custody operations and recordkeeping.
• Test controls under SPK, MASAK, and governance rules for effectiveness.
• Assess control adequacy across operational, financial, compliance, and cyber risks.
• Coordinate with the CISO and ensure independence from control implementation.
• Lead design and implementation of controls for new products and tech initiatives.
• Elevate issues to the board when customer assets or operations are at risk.
• Maintain the internal control framework and governance documentation.

Skills

COSO framework

Three Lines Model

Risk-based control

AML/CFT knowledge

Governance reporting

COBIT familiarity

ISO 27001 awareness

Turkish & English fluency

Process mapping

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Job description

Ceffu, a leading digital asset custody platform, is seeking an Internal Control Officer based in Istanbul to work with the Board on monitoring controls and ensuring regulatory adherence.

You will oversee risk-based control plans, test controls across custody operations, and coordinate with the CISO to maintain governance standards and reporting. This role demands strong Turkish and English communication and a hybrid work arrangement.