OKX

Head of Compliance: Multilateral Trading Facility (MTF)

OKX · EMEA

Posted 14 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
14 days
OKX's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
8% of OKX's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at OKX
low
0 stale, 6 reposted of 343 open
Hiring momentum
411 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from OKX's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for OKX.

About this role

The Head of Compliance for the Multilateral Trading Facility (MTF) at OKX will oversee the compliance framework for the trading venue, ensuring adherence to MiFID II, MiFIR, and other regulatory requirements. This role involves acting as the primary compliance contact for the Malta Financial Services Authority, managing member admissions, and providing compliance oversight on trading requirements. Additionally, the position includes building and leading the compliance team and advising various business units on regulatory matters.

Our read on this posting3.2out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of OKX as an employer.

What you need

  • 10 years plus in regulatory compliance within financial services, market infrastructure, fintech or crypto, including time at a senior or head-of-function level
  • Direct experience of trading venue compliance: MTF, OTF, regulated market, SI or an equivalent execution venue
  • Working knowledge of MiFID II and MiFIR as they apply to venue operators
  • Practical experience of market abuse surveillance and MAR obligations for a venue operator
  • Experience developing and owning a compliance framework that has stood up to regulatory examination
  • Experience preparing and defending compliance reporting to a board or regulator

Nice to have

  • Prior experience in the crypto industry, particularly tokenised instruments, crypto derivatives or a MiCA-authorised trading platform
  • Experience with the DLT Pilot Regime or another distributed ledger market infrastructure
  • Experience of a trading venue authorisation or a licence variation to add MTF operation
  • Familiarity with surveillance platforms and transaction reporting tooling
  • International Compliance Association, ACAMS, CISI or equivalent compliance certification

What you get

  • Competitive total compensation package
  • L&D programs and Education subsidy for employees' growth and development
  • Various team building programs and company events
  • Wellness and meal allowances
  • Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants

Worth weighing

  • No specific salary listed
  • Role involves significant regulatory interaction and oversight responsibilities
  • Experience in a fast-moving regulatory environment is crucial
  • The position requires a strong ethical stance and the ability to challenge business practices

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Listed by OKX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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