Operational Excellence (OpEx) Specialist (Compliance Operations) at OKX

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

OKX  Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor or Master's Degree in business administration, engineering, operations management, or a related field
  • 3+ years of experience in compliance operations, process improvement, risk management, or related functions within the financial services or fintech industry
  • Proven experience in process optimization, workflow automation, and operational efficiency projects using methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile
  • Demonstrated ability to build trust and facilitate consensus among cross-functional teams
  • Ability to manage through complexity to identify solutions and deliver results
  • Strong influencing/persuasive skills with a demonstrated ability to influence required different styles at different levels in an organization
  • Familiarity with project management principles and application, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and evaluate priorities
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative, process-driven environment and adapt/adjust plans on the fly
  • Strong prioritization skills and a willingness to roll up one's sleeves to get the job done

Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability across compliance operations, such as KYC, transaction monitoring, and Sanction controls
  • Design, implement, and optimize end-to-end workflows, leveraging automation and digital tools to reduce manual touchpoints and operational risk
  • Collaborate closely with Compliance, Risk, Product, and Engineering teams to identify pain points and deliver sustainable solutions that meet regulatory requirements and business goals
  • Monitor and analyze operational performance metrics to drive data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement efforts
  • Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and best practices to ensure consistency and adherence to internal policies and external regulations
  • Support implementation of RegTech solutions, including testing, rollout, and performance evaluation, to improve compliance controls
  • Act as a change agent to promote a culture of operational excellence, continuous improvement, and innovation within the compliance operations function
  • Identify and mitigate operational risks, working with relevant teams to ensure robust controls and audit readiness

Skills

KYC
Transaction Monitoring
Sanctions Controls
Process Improvement
Compliance Operations
Operational Excellence
Workflow Optimization

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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