Head of Compliance, OKX

• 8+ years of experience in compliance within the financial services, FinTech, Payments or cryptocurrency industries such that you can meet the proficiency requirements for Head of Compliance in Ireland
• Strong background and experience with EMI regulations, especially for AML/CFT
• Strong analytical and research skills, and process and project management skills with attention to detail, proactive, and well-organised
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
• Proven ability to work within and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated, critical thinker, and adept at working independently and in a dispersed team environment, covering multiple and varied tasks
• Intuitive, highly ethical, and comfortable to question and challenge
• Strong communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written

Desirable

• The Compliance function at OKX is responsible for the overall compliance culture at the company. We’re a team of risk-minded problem solvers who advise the business on the company’s regulatory obligations and enterprise risk
• Our OKG Ireland team, in particular, is responsible for the overall AML/CFT and regulatory compliance programs in-country, meeting ongoing EU and global applicable requirements
• Act as AML Officer / Money Laundering Reporting Officer in-country, supporting the buildout of key policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure the company is compliant
• Leading strategic direction, training and advisory support with regards to Compliance and AML/CFT with the regulatory regime applicable to EMI firms
• Develop robust compliance policies, procedures, controls, and frameworks for OKG Ireland in accordance with the EMI requirements
• Monitor and assess compliance with laws, regulations and policies (including EMI, MiCA, GDPR, etc) and similar types of regulations in Ireland and the EU
• Ongoing maintenance of new and existing licenses, responding to legal and regulatory requests, and preparing for independent testing as required
• Engaging cross-functionally (with Data, Engineering, Finance, Legal, Product, and Risk teams) to establish a thoughtful, strategic and tactical approach to our new services/products and related processes
• Oversee ongoing regulatory engagement with key regulators
• Assist with special projects as needed, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Assist with special projects as needed, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment