Specialist, Sanction Operations at OKX

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field such as business, law, international relations, or a related field
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role or in sanctions compliance, preferably in the financial services industry or a related field
  • Familiarity with sanctions screening tools and technologies, e.g. Refinitiv, LexisNexis, etc
  • In-depth knowledge of sanctions laws and regulations, including OFAC, EU, and UN sanctions regimes
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience in conducting sanctions risk assessments and developing sanctions policies and procedures
  • Knowledge of international trade and financial systems

Responsibilities

  • Conducting sanctions screening on transactions, individuals, and entities to identify potential sanctions risks
  • Developing and implementing sanctions policies and procedures that are in compliance with relevant sanctions laws and regulations
  • Providing guidance and training to other employees on sanctions compliance, when necessary
  • Conducting sanctions risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential sanctions risks
  • Monitoring changes to sanctions laws and regulations and updating internal policies and procedures accordingly
  • Investigating and resolving potential sanctions violations, including reporting any violations to the relevant authorities
  • Maintaining accurate records of all sanctions-related activities

Skills

Sanctions Screening
Transaction Screening
Sanctions Policies
Risk Assessments
Regulatory Monitoring
Compliance Training

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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