Head of Risk - Türkiye

The role

You will lead the risk management function at OKX Türkiye. You will own the local enterprise risk management framework and provide oversight to ensure risks are managed within Board-approved appetite.

What you will do

• Lead and develop the local risk function and embed a strong risk culture.
• Own and maintain the enterprise risk management framework, policies and procedures.
• Lead enterprise risk assessments and Risk and Control Self-Assessments.
• Develop and recommend risk appetite and limits for Board approval.
• Present risk reports to senior management, the Risk Committee and Board.
• Provide independent oversight of technology, cybersecurity, data and crypto asset custody risks.
• Partner with Compliance and Legal on regulatory developments and financial crime risks.
• Oversee intra-group outsourcing and third-party risk.
• Work with Finance and Group specialists to oversee capital, liquidity, market, credit and counterparty risk controls.
• Oversee operational resilience, business continuity and disaster recovery readiness.

Required qualifications

• Must hold a valid Capital Market Activities Level 3 Licence (Sermaye Piyasası Faaliyetleri Düzey 3 Lisansı).
• Approximately ten years’ relevant risk management experience in financial services or capital markets, including senior leadership or ownership of a risk function.
• Strong knowledge of the Turkish capital markets regulatory framework and the Capital Markets Board (SPK).
• Proven expertise in enterprise and operational risk, outsourcing governance, operational resilience and financial risk.
• Strong analytical judgement and communication skills.
• A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Risk Management or a related discipline.
• Fluent Turkish and English.
• Fluent in the use AI tools to improve risk analysis, reporting and decision-making.

Nice to have

• Brokerage or crypto asset experience
• Additional certifications such as FRM, CFA or CAMS

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package
• L&D programs and Education subsidy
• Various team building programs and company events
• Wellness and meal allowances
• Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependents

About the company

OKX is a leading crypto exchange and the developer of OKX Wallet. It is a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets.