deputy MLRO in crypto compliance

OKX is a leading crypto exchange and the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions of customers access to crypto trading and decentralised applications. It also provides institutions with secure access to crypto markets and is supported by its Proof of Reserves programme.

• Support and deputise for the MLRO on AML/CFT governance, management and Board reporting, regulatory matters, and oversight of the financial crime compliance framework
• Oversee complex AML/CFT investigations and escalations involving transaction monitoring alerts, blockchain activity, higher-risk customer relationships, and internal suspicious activity reports; ensure decisions and rationale are documented
• Support suspicious activity reporting, including assessing potential suspicion, preparing and reviewing external reports where appropriate, and maintaining confidentiality and controls against tipping off
• Provide second-line oversight of KYC, CDD, and EDD, including higher-risk customers, Source of Funds and Source of Wealth assessments, customer risk classification, ongoing monitoring, and periodic or trigger-based reviews
• Oversee and enhance transaction and blockchain monitoring controls, including scenario and threshold calibration, effectiveness testing, identifying emerging typologies, and improving detection quality while reducing false positives
• Provide AML/CFT expertise on crypto-specific risks, including self-hosted wallets, cross-chain activity, DeFi, mixers, privacy-enhancing technologies, emerging risks, and applicable Travel Rule requirements
• Support regulatory engagement and continuous improvement, including inspections, information requests, audits, remediation programmes, new product and service risk assessments, AML/CFT training, and implementation of relevant regulatory developments

• Relevant AML/CFT and financial crime experience, preferably in a regulated CASP/VASP, crypto exchange, fintech, payments business, or financial institution
• Strong knowledge of EU AML/CFT requirements and the risk-based approach, including the regulatory framework for CASPs, MiCA, and the EU Transfer of Funds Regulation/Travel Rule
• Practical experience with CDD/EDD, Source of Funds and Source of Wealth, customer risk assessment, transaction monitoring, investigations, and suspicious activity reporting
• Strong understanding of crypto-assets and blockchain-related financial crime risks
• Strong analytical and investigative skills, including assessing complex customer and transactional activity, distinguishing unusual but legitimate behaviour from financial crime concerns, and making well-reasoned, defensible decisions
• Excellent judgement, communication, and stakeholder-management skills; able to provide independent challenge, escalate material concerns, and communicate with senior management, operational teams, auditors, and regulatory authorities
• **Nice to have:** Experience in a senior AML, financial crime, or compliance role; experience using or interpreting blockchain analytics and transaction monitoring tools; a degree in law, finance, economics, compliance, risk, or a related field; recognised AML/financial crime qualifications such as CAMS, ICA, or equivalent

• Competitive total compensation package
• Learning and development programmes and an education subsidy
• Team-building programmes and company events
• Wellness and meal allowances
• Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants
• Additional benefits can be discussed during the recruitment process