Senior Compliance Analyst

Summary

Join OKX, a leading crypto exchange, and contribute to shaping the future of finance. As a Compliance Officer, you will support the Head of Compliance and MLRO in implementing MiCA governance, ensuring compliance with local and European regulations. You will assist with responses to compliance requests from authorities, participate in risk assessments, and partner with product teams for new launches. This role demands collaboration with various stakeholders across different teams and requires staying updated on changes in the crypto economy and regulatory environment. The ideal candidate possesses 3+ years of AML/CFT compliance experience in the cryptocurrency industry or financial services, along with regulatory project management skills and strong communication abilities. OKX offers a competitive compensation package, L&D programs, team-building events, wellness allowances, and comprehensive healthcare.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in AML/CFT compliance within cryptocurrency industry, financial services or FinTech ideally combined with some MiFID II compliance experience
• Experience in Client onboarding, KYC or AML monitoring
• Regulatory project management skills with attention to detail, proactive, and well-organized
• Some knowledge of the crypto economy with a strong desire to learn more
• Ability to work within a global working environment
• Strong communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting Head of Compliance and MLRO in implementation of MiCA governance to ensure the company is compliant with local and European regulations
• Assist with responses to Compliance requests from local and European authorities
• Participate in compliance risk assessments and monitoring and testing programs and associated remediations
• Partner with Product teams for new product and token launches to ensure compliance obligations are adressed
• Develop global relationships with key stakeholders across Data, Engineering, Finance, Legal, Product, and Risk teams
• Assist with adhoc projects with the ability to work in a fast-paced and ever-evolving environment
• Ensure compliance policies and procedures remain aligned with changing regulatory requirements
• Stay apprised of changes in the crypto economy and regulatory environment including blockchain trends, emerging network protocols, prominent industry participants, as well as regulatory rule making, guidance, and litigation

Preferred Qualifications

• Compliance experience within Traditional Exchanges or Investment banks
• Familiarity with MiCA or Payments rules as well as some understanding of MiFID II regulation
• Experience with AML suspicious transactions fillings

Benefits

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