Compliance Officer at OKX

Seychelles

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Cryptocurrency, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

7+ years of experience in compliance, AML/CFT, or regulatory risk management, with at least 2 years in a leadership role
Strong knowledge of Seychelles’ regulatory framework
Experience in drafting policies, handling STRs, and engaging with regulators
Strong track record in managing compliance programs (inferred from context)

Responsibilities

Serve as the designated Compliance Officer and MLRO for the OKX entity in Seychelles
Act as the primary point of contact with the Seychelles FSA and FIU, including during inspections and audits
Draft, maintain, and update the Compliance Manual, AML/CFT program, internal policies
Ensure that all regulatory returns, notifications, and reports are submitted in a timely and accurate manner
Implement and oversee the AML/CFT compliance program, including KYC/CDD, enhanced due diligence, sanctions screening, transaction monitoring and record keeping
Prepare and submit Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) to the FIU
Oversee implementation of the Travel Rule and other requirements for virtual asset transfers
Conduct ongoing customer reviews and periodic risk assessments
Maintain and update the compliance risk register and oversee risk assessments
Develop and implement a compliance monitoring and testing program; identify weaknesses and recommend remedial action
Provide compliance reports to the Board of Directors, highlighting risks, breaches, and remediation
Develop and deliver AML/CFT and compliance training to staff and directors
Foster a strong culture of compliance across the organisation
Monitor regulatory developments and advise management on implications for operations
Work closely with business, operations, and technology teams to ensure compliance is integrated into day-to-day activities
Supervise and mentor the Alternate Compliance Officer, ensuring readiness to deputise
Support product and service expansion by providing compliance input

Skills

AML/CFT

MLRO

Regulatory Compliance

Compliance Framework

Suspicious Transaction Reporting

VASP Regulations

Market Conduct

Prudential Standards

Regulatory Strategy

Governance

OKX

Cryptocurrency exchange and DeFi services

About OKX

OKX is a leading cryptocurrency exchange that serves over 50 million users globally with a diverse suite of crypto trading and earning services. Dedication to leveraging blockchain technology to offer services like spot, margin, and derivatives markets, along with DeFi portfolio management and NFT marketplace access, underscores their commitment to enabling decentralized financial access. The company fosters a culture that values financial innovation and leadership in the digital finance sphere.

Singapore, SingaporeHeadquarters

2017Year Founded

$856.3MTotal Funding

PE_GROWTHCompany Stage

Fintech, Crypto & Web3Industries

5,001-10,000Employees

Risks

Fraudulent plugins in Firefox Store could harm OKX's reputation and user trust.

Investment in Sui-based Haedal exposes OKX to Sui blockchain risks.

Rapid feature expansion may lead to system vulnerabilities affecting user experience.

Differentiation

OKX offers over 350 tokens and 100+ local currencies for trading.

Monthly Proof of Reserve releases enhance OKX's transparency and user trust.

OKX Wallet provides seamless access to Web3, DeFi, and NFT ecosystems.

Upsides

Collaboration with Arbitrum enhances OKX Wallet's user engagement and developer resources.

Launch of Ordinals Platform taps into the growing digital collectibles market.

Investment in Haedal expands OKX's portfolio in liquid staking protocols.

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