The Role
Lead group-wide tax strategy and compliance across direct, indirect, transfer pricing, Pillar Two and crypto taxes. Oversee global tax systems, engage tax authorities and consultants, manage controversy defense, build tax risk matrix, standardize processes, and implement tax automation and determination engines.
Summary Generated by Built In
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.
What You’ll Be Doing
What We Look For In You
- Be the Group subject matter expert for Global Tax (Pillar Two, Indirect Tax, Direct Tax, Transfer Pricing, DSTs, and crypto-specific taxes) and provide clear, timely, and strategic guidance to executive stakeholders and other departments on complex financial and tax-related issues.
- Direct regional and cross-regional financial tax management systems, providing oversight of global tax compliance to ensure proper collection, controls, and reporting across 4+ financial management modules.
- Lead enterprise engagements with tax authorities and tax consultants globally on group tax matters, and direct global tax controversy defense strategies.
- Shape group policy and strategy in response to new global tax legislation (including crypto/digital economy developments), evaluate its group-wide implications, and brief executive leadership and the wider business as appropriate.
- Be proactive in establishing the group tax risk matrix, identifying financial tax risks/opportunities, solving difficult non-predictable issues within finance and other departments, and developing actionable corporate strategies.
- Spearhead group-wide tax initiatives, implementing best-in-class tax processes and SOPs while refining common team challenges into standardized solutions and promoting them internally.
- Drive cross-regional implementation and governance of tax determination engines and automation tools for key group tax compliance reporting (Indirect Tax, CbCR, Pillar 2).
What We Look For In You
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Law, Economics, or Taxation; Master’s in Tax, LL.M., or professional qualification (CPA, CA, CTA) strongly preferred.
- At least 12–15+ years of relevant experience in international and group tax, with proven leadership within a multinational organization and/or Big 4.
- Technically strong with deep group-level mastery across global tax regulations, with proven experience delivering results across 4+ financial management modules.
- Experience leading global tax strategy and compliance in digital or financial services; crypto/fintech exposure is a strong plus.
- Ability to solve difficult, complex financial and tax issues in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and evolving environment, extending solution frameworks to non-finance departments.
- Be proactive, strategic, and able to direct cross-regional financial systems independently.
- Must demonstrate willingness to be hands-on, mentor teams, and promote standardized solution plans cross-functionally.
- Proficiency in English as a working language and fluency in Mandarin, in order to communicate effectively with Mandarin-speaking executive stakeholders.
- 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!
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Law, Economics, or Taxation
- Master's in Tax, LL.M., or professional qualification (CPA, CA, CTA)
- 12-15+ years relevant experience in international and group tax with leadership in a multinational organization or Big 4
- Deep group-level mastery across global tax regulations (Pillar Two, indirect/direct tax, transfer pricing, DSTs, crypto taxes)
- Proven experience delivering results across 4+ financial management modules
- Experience leading global tax strategy and compliance in digital or financial services
- Crypto/fintech exposure
- Ability to solve complex financial and tax issues and develop actionable corporate strategies
- Experience directing global tax controversy defense and engagements with tax authorities and consultants
- Experience implementing and governing tax determination engines and automation tools for tax compliance reporting
- Proven ability to direct cross-regional financial systems independently
- Willingness to be hands-on, mentor teams, and promote standardized cross-functional solutions
- Proficiency in English (working language)
- Fluency in Mandarin to communicate with Mandarin-speaking executive stakeholders
OKX Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
