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    Compliance Lead, Compliance & Ethics

    OKX
    New York, United States; San Jose, California, United StatesSan Jose, United States (US)
    Remote
    Senior
    Full Time
    about 1 month ago
    💰$143,000 - $214,000
    compliancecryptofinancial_servicessenior_levellegalsurveillanceAIautomation

    Requirements

    • 6+ years of experience in compliance, surveillance operations, or legal at a financial services, fintech, or crypto firm
    • Hands-on experience with eComms surveillance platforms
    • Deep proficiency in compliance frameworks, policies, and regulatory requirements
    • Proven ability to build and scale compliance programs in a fast-moving environment with limited structure
    • Strong operational instincts and ability to execute independently
    • Ability to identify complex compliance issues and develop practical, risk-based solutions
    • Track record of developing team members and elevating the work of those around you
    • Strong written communication for case documentation, escalation reporting, and governance materials

    What You'll Do

    • Lead the design and build of scalable compliance programs and controls across Anti-Bribery & Corruption, Investigations, Conflicts of Interest, and eComms surveillance
    • Own and advance eComms surveillance controls and operational processes including onboarding and integration of new tools and platforms
    • Drive eComms surveillance program oversight including monitoring coverage, assessing performance, identifying systemic gaps, and escalating material issues
    • Lead investigation intake processes including triage, case documentation, and whistleblower report handling
    • Lead COI monitoring and maintain full oversight of conflicts disclosures, flagging anomalies and driving escalations to resolution
    • Identify and resolve complex compliance issues across program areas, develop practical solutions, and escalate with documented rationale
    • Manage compliance workstreams such as policy drafts, program assessments, control builds, and gap analyses
    • Drive adoption of AI and automation to enhance review quality, reduce manual effort, and scale program coverage
    • Own governance reporting across the Compliance & Ethics function including KPI/KRI tracking and senior leadership updates
    • Develop and guide team members across compliance workflows, program operations, and platform tools

    Nice to Have

    • Experience in crypto or digital assets
    • Experience with AI-assisted review workflows or compliance automation tools
    • Exposure to regulatory requirements governing eComms surveillance such as CFTC, FCA, MAS, ASIC, or equivalent
    • Familiarity with internal investigations, COI monitoring, conflicts register management, or OBA review processes
    • Prior experience in a compliance function being built or scaled from the ground up

    Benefits

    • Competitive total compensation package
    • L&D programs and Education subsidy for employees' growth and development
    • Various team building programs and company events
    • Additional benefits disclosed during the hiring process

    About OKX

    OKX is the second largest global crypto exchange by trading volume and a leading Web3 ecosystem.

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