Compliance Officer

Founded in 1948, Karadeniz Holding is a visionary industry leader that focuses on innovation while supporting growth with an emphasis on economic and environmental sustainability in a wide range of industries, primarily energy and shipbuilding.

Operating in more than 20 countries with more than 2,500 employees and having an installed capacity of more than 7,000 MW, the Group generates reliable and clean electricity on 4 continents with its fleet of 40 Powerships™ and provides employment for more than 10 thousand people worldwide. Karadeniz Holding manages the Powership™ fleet under its international brand Karpowership, meets 10%-100% of the electricity needs of the countries it operates in Europe, Africa, America and Asia. With its high-capacity energy solutions, including Powership™, land-based plants and floating LNG infrastructure, Karpowership assists countries and companies in their energy transition processes.

We are looking for a “Compliance Officer ” with 10-15 years of professional background in compliance or legal advisory, to be assigned to our ''Legal'' department located in İstanbul HQ.

WHAT AWAITS YOU?

• Lead the development and execution of the company’s compliance program, ensuring alignment with global regulatory standards.
• Monitor and interpret international sanctions regimes, trade embargoes and ensure organizational adherence.
• Oversee export control compliance, including classification, licensing, and screening processes under respective regulations.
• Advise internal stakeholders on U.S. regulatory obligations and risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy laws including GDPR, KVKK (Türkiye), and other applicable frameworks.
• Develop and deliver compliance training across departments.
• Maintain, update, and oversee compliance policies, procedures, and reporting mechanisms to ensure effective governance and regulatory adherence.

WHAT DO WE EXPECT?

• Minimum 10-15 years of professional experience in compliance or legal advisory.

Deep expertise in;

• International sanctions and trade embargoeS
• Anti-bribery and anti-corruption regulations
• Know Your Customer (KYC) programs
• U.S. regulatory frameworks (FCPA, SEC, OFAC, etc.)
• Implementation of corporate compliance programs
• Personal data protection laws
• (Preferred) Antitrust and competition law.

• Hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and managing corporate compliance programs, including policy development, training, monitoring, and reporting mechanisms.
• Preferably has worked in the legal departments of multinational corporations, or in law firms providing compliance advisory.
• Excellent command of English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced legal drafting and writing capabilities.
• Solution-oriented, highly organized, and effective in teamwork and time management.
• Strong follow-up and organizational skills, ensuring timely execution of compliance initiatives and legal deliverables.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• Hybrid working opportunity,
• One day off on your birthday,
• Comprehensive Private Health Insurance,
• Professional and personal training & development opportunities,
• Exclusive discounts and campaigns for employees.

In line with our "One World" philosophy, we are adding success to our achievements with our colleagues, candidates, and all stakeholders. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, religion, language or gender and we crown our success with our diversity.