CareerPlan

Head of Risk - Türkiye

Istanbul, TurkeyFull-time2026-09-29 → 2026-11-11

Core

Lead the local enterprise risk management function for OKX Türkiye, providing independent oversight of risks from local operations, intra-group services, and external providers.

Role type

Senior IC Head of Risk (Financial Services/Crypto)

Builds

Enterprise risk management framework, policies, and procedures aligned with Group standards and Turkish regulatory requirements.

Domain

Financial services, Crypto assets, Turkish capital markets

Required skills

Enterprise risk management, Operational risk, Financial risk (capital, liquidity, market, credit), Outsourcing governance, Operational resilience, Regulatory compliance (Turkish SPK), Risk reporting, Board presentation, Stakeholder engagement

Preferred skills

Crypto asset platform experience, Custody risk expertise, FRM/CFA/CAMS certifications, AI tools for risk analysis

Technologies

AI tools for risk analysis and reporting

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the local risk function; Own and maintain the enterprise risk management framework; Lead enterprise risk assessments and maintain the risk register; Develop and recommend risk appetite and limits; Present risk reports to senior management and the Board; Provide independent oversight of technology, cybersecurity, and crypto asset custody risks; Partner with Compliance and Legal on regulatory developments; Oversee intra-group outsourcing and third-party risk; Work with Finance to oversee capital, liquidity, and market risk controls; Oversee operational resilience and business continuity; Assess risks from new products and emerging crypto market developments; Act as the senior risk contact for local management and regulatory engagement.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC