The Role
Investigate potential market abuse, including wash trading, spoofing, layering, insider trading, and price manipulation. Review surveillance alerts, analyze trading data and market research, document evidence-based conclusions, and maintain audit-ready records. Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Legal, Risk, and Compliance teams to improve surveillance processes. Support special projects and priority investigations in a fast-paced global digital-asset environment.
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Who We Are
At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by crypto, and ultimately contribute to every individual's freedom. OKX is a leading crypto exchange, and the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX is also a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets. We are safe and reliable, backed by our Proof of Reserves. Across our multiple offices globally, we are united by our core principles: We Before Me, Do the Right Thing, and Get Things Done. These shared values drive our culture, shape our processes, and foster a friendly, rewarding, and diverse environment for every OK-er. OKX is part of OKG, a group that brings the value of Blockchain to users around the world, through our leading products OKX, OKX Wallet, OKLink and more.About the Opportunity What You’ll Be Doing What We Look For In You Nice to Haves Perks & Benefits
We are seeking a Market Surveillance Analyst to join our Compliance team. This role is focused on the day-to-day review and investigation of potential market abuse activity. You will use surveillance tools, trading data, and market research to assess alerts and produce timely, well-reasoned investigations supported by clear quantitative and qualitative evidence. The role requires understanding of markets, exchange products, and order-book dynamics, alongside sound judgment. You will work closely with Product, Engineering, Legal, Risk, Central Compliance, and local Compliance teams to support a robust and continuously improving surveillance framework. You will maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready investigation records, while contributing to special projects and priority requests in a fast-paced global environment.
- Investigate potential market abuse activity, including wash trading, circular trading, price ramping, insider trading, spoofing, layering, and other related activities.
- Review and analyze surveillance alerts using industry-leading tools and platforms.
- Produce thorough, high-quality investigations supported by clear evidence and well-documented conclusions.
- Use data, research, and analytical skills to conduct both quantitative and qualitative assessments.
- Partner with Product, Engineering, Legal, Risk, Central Compliance, and local Compliance teams to strengthen and continuously improve the Surveillance function.
- Maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready documentation for alerts and investigations.
- Support priority requests and special projects in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- BA/BS in a related technical field or equivalent practical experience.
- 2-3 years of experience in market surveillance, trade surveillance, or closely related field.
- Familiarity with end-to-end market surveillance workflows.
- Strong understanding of the digital-asset industry and products offered by digital-asset exchanges.
- Knowledge of market structure and order-book dynamics.
- Working knowledge of relevant regulatory and compliance requirements.
- Strong integrity, sound professional judgment, and the ability to recognize when an issue requires escalation.
- A self-motivated, proactive approach, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced global environment.
- Familiarity with commonly used trade surveillance & reporting tools.
- Professional AML/ATF compliance training or accreditation (e.g. ICA or CAMS).
- Practical knowledge of CeFi trading products, including spot, derivatives, margin or leveraged products, institutional services, and OTC flows.
- 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
- More that we love to tell you along the process!
OKX Statement:
OKX is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, and non-job related physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
- The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $113,000
- The salary offered depends on a variety of factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. In addition to the salary, a performance bonus and long-term incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, as well as a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Applicants should apply via OKX internal or external careers site.
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Skills Required
- BA/BS in a related technical field or equivalent practical experience
- 2-3 years of experience in market surveillance, trade surveillance, or a closely related field
- Familiarity with end-to-end market surveillance workflows
- Strong understanding of the digital-asset industry and products offered by digital-asset exchanges
- Knowledge of market structure and order-book dynamics
- Working knowledge of relevant regulatory and compliance requirements
- Strong integrity, sound professional judgment, and ability to recognize when escalation is required
- Self-motivated and proactive, with ability to work independently in a fast-paced global environment
- Familiarity with commonly used trade surveillance and reporting tools
- Professional AML/ATF compliance training or accreditation, such as ICA or CAMS
- Practical knowledge of CeFi trading products, including spot, derivatives, margin, leveraged products, institutional services, and OTC flows
OKX Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about OKX and has not been reviewed or approved by OKX.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive or above market, especially in engineering, product, and legal roles across major hubs. This positioning is consistently cited as a major attraction for candidates.
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Healthcare Strength — Role descriptions indicate comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, with employer-paid premiums in some cases. Health coverage is highlighted alongside core benefits like PTO and parental leave.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Allowances for education and fitness, meal perks and snacks, team-building budgets, and structured learning programs are described across locations. These extras enhance the total rewards package beyond base pay.
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The Company
What We Do
Founded in 2017, OKX is one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency spot and derivatives exchanges. OKX innovatively adopted blockchain technology to reshape the financial ecosystem by offering some of the most diverse and sophisticated products, solutions, and trading tools on the market. Trusted by more than 20 million users in over 180 regions globally, OKX strives to provide an engaging platform that empowers every individual to explore the world of crypto. In addition to its world-class DeFi exchange, OKX serves its users with OKX Insights, a research arm that is at the cutting edge of the latest trends in the cryptocurrency industry. With its extensive range of crypto products and services, and unwavering commitment to innovation, OKX’s vision is a world of financial access backed by blockchain and the power of decentralized finance.
