Lead Counsel - Compliance, | Koç Kariyerim

The quality of our products and services begin with the quality of our people. We believe that every individual at Arçelik is unique. Their uniqueness is the magic that makes up our world.

At Arçelik, a trusted lifestyle solutions provider to the digital household, we are all for changing the world for the better. We treat the life of nature with respect. The starting point of our technology is sustainable development. We believe the diversity of our people is the driving force of our innovative culture. Each of our employees is unique and the quality of our products and services begins with the quality of our people. Our more than 40.000 employees around the world give power to our future.

Apply and join us to inspire sustainable lives in every home!

What awaits you in this role?

We are looking for a passionate Lead Counsel -Compliance to join our team at Legal & Compliance directorate.

• You will collaborate with business units to ensure the alignment of company practices with Global Code of Conduct and related Policies, legal regulations, and other internal policies.
• You will ensure keeping up to date the Global Code of Conduct and related Policies that enable the company to prevent, detect, and manage compliance breaches.
• You will provide continuous improvement of compliance program in all subsidiaries globally and support the coordination with the local compliance officers worldwide.
• You will organize awareness activities including training design, execution and increase awareness about global ethics hotline channels globally.
• You will monitor the company's compliance reporting and documentation system globally.
• You will ensure the company’s third-party risk management, “Know Your Customer” processes.
• You will support the special compliance related needs of subsidiaries in accordance with the Global Code of Conduct and Related Policies.
• You will conduct systematic compliance risk analyses, identify, evaluate, and monitor compliance risks of the company including its third parties. You will also track the improvement processes and provide the essential support.
• You will assess the compliance related risks of the company, develop strategies to mitigate these risks and lead the implementation of the strategies.
• You will review several contracts and advise business units with respect to compliance requirements.
• You will support the reporting of compliance matters to the Global Ethics Committee and the Board of Directors.
• You will review and investigate reports received through Ethics Hotline channels and provide support in carrying out the process of the Global Ethics Committee when necessary.

The position is located in İstanbul, Sütlüce.

How do we describe the perfect match?

• Graduate from Faculties of Political Sciences, Economics and Administrative Sciences, Faculty of Law
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar position, 
• Experience in the evaluation of complex allegations and advancing the investigative process to include drafting investigation reports and carrying out investigation interviews,
• Having 1-2 years of experience in international sanctions would be an asset,
• Strong analytical and advisory skills, including the ability to review and evaluate multi-faceted issues and counsel business colleagues on complex compliance questions relating to various business matters,
• The ability to use creative problem-solving skills to resolve issues in a pragmatic and sound manner,
• High level commitment and motivation,
• Outstanding skills in active listening, communication, and presentation,
• Project management experience would be an asset,
• Multinational experience is desirable,
• Competence in coordination and organization issues,
• Excellent verbal and written skills in English,
• Flexible and open to new perspectives and diversity,
• A great team player with a self-initiative mindset.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, sex, color, national or social origin, ethnicity, religion, age, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status or political opinion.

By being one of the ‘People of Arçelik’;

• You can benefit from the perks of our hybrid working model and enjoy being part of an agile team.
• Enjoy our high-quality home appliances with your employee discount.
• Get the advantage of shopping and eating at discounted prices in various places using the Koç Ailem card.
• You will be able to enjoy the nature and the services in Koç Korusu. (KTSK)
• Pick, choose and combine your side benefits with Flextra.
• While working remotely, we got your back! We support you with portable modem and internet connection.
• In Arçelik, growth, dynamism and innovation never stop.
• You’ll get a chance to bring out the leader in you while working at the leading trusted lifestyle solutions provider.
• You’ll be a part of our “going global journey”.
• We will support you with the most appealing personal development opportunities to keep up your full potential. While at the same time, develop your skills and competencies for future technologies.