or apply directly on OKX's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 22 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 and MLRO at OKX will be responsible for establishing and managing the compliance program, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, and fostering a culture of compliance within the organization. Daily tasks include engaging with regulatory bodies, developing compliance frameworks, overseeing AML/CFT activities, and providing compliance training to staff. The role also involves preparing compliance reports for senior management and the Board, as well as integrating compliance considerations into new products and services.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 5/5
- 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
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business, or a related field
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in compliance, AML, or financial crime prevention
- At least 3 years in a senior or leadership compliance role
- Demonstrated in-house experience within virtual asset service providers, cryptocurrency exchanges, fintech firms, or regulated financial institutions
- Prior experience as an MLRO or Deputy MLRO
- Experience engaging directly with financial regulators and the financial intelligence unit
Nice to have
- Experience in cryptocurrency or blockchain compliance programs
- Experience working in a multi-national financial institution setting
- Familiarity with compliance technology and analytics tools
- Prior exposure to multi-jurisdictional compliance oversight
- In-depth knowledge of crypto products, including spot trading, derivatives, staking, lending/borrowing, DeFi, and stablecoins
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
Worth weighing
- Role subject to fit and proper assessment as part of licensing process
- Candidates must undergo background checks and provide regulatory questionnaires
- Prior enforcement history or regulatory sanctions may affect eligibility
Summarised from OKX's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by OKX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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