The Role
Lead OKX’s compliance program across European and UK entities, managing Country Heads of Compliance and MLROs. Set regional strategy, strengthen controls and workflows, oversee investigations, and engage with regulators, Boards, Legal, Product, Operations, and Risk. Build scalable, data-driven compliance frameworks using automation and AI-enabled tools while ensuring adherence to EU and UK regulations. Serve as the escalation point for complex compliance matters and develop senior compliance leaders across multiple jurisdictions.
Summary Generated by Built In
About the Team:
Compliance at OKX is a trusted partner to the business. We're a team of risk-minded problem solvers who make sure OKX grows safely and sustainably. We advise on regulatory obligations, uphold strong controls, and continuously improve our processes so the business can scale responsibly.
What You'll be Doing:
As Head of Compliance, Europe & UK, you'll lead the compliance program across OKX's European and UK entities. You'll report to the Deputy Chief Compliance Officer and Head of International Compliance, and take the regional function to its next level of maturity.
Your mandate is to build a robust, efficient compliance program that supports sustainable growth. You'll lead a team of Country Heads of Compliance and MLROs, bringing them together as a cohesive, high-performing regional team. Each will keep their local regulatory responsibilities and decision-making authority.
- Set the strategic direction and lead delivery of the compliance program across all OKX entities in Europe and the UK.
- Lead, support and develop Country Heads of Compliance and MLROs, strengthening consistency across the region while preserving local accountability and decision-making.
- Maintain the independence of the compliance function, with direct access to local Boards and the authority to challenge the business where needed.
- Review current workflows and improve them. Put in place scalable frameworks, and use data, automation and AI-enabled tools to improve the quality and timeliness of decisions while keeping controls strong.
- Work with first-, second- and third-line teams to build a control environment that meets or exceeds regulatory expectations.
- Act as a senior point of contact for regulators, leading or supporting examinations, inquiries and supervisory engagement.
- Partner with Business, Product and Legal on licensing scope assessments and compliance input for new products and market entries.
- Build strong partnerships with business leaders and stakeholders across Product, Legal, Operations and Risk, giving clear, practical guidance on the compliance implications of commercial decisions.
- Produce data-driven compliance reports for management and local Boards, using metrics, SLAs and KPIs that show the effectiveness of the compliance program.
- Take part in Board and committee meetings, as a member or as needed.
- Act as the escalation point for complex compliance issues, making sure they're resolved promptly and in line with the compliance program.
- Work with first-, second- and third-line teams to build a control environment that meets or exceeds regulatory expectations.
- Audit current workflows and remove unncessary friction. Implement scalable frameworks that reduce manual effort, and use data, automation and AI-enabled tools to speed up decision-making without compromising control integrity.
- Liaise with first, second, and third-line teams to build a control environment that exceeds regulatory standards while maintaining commercial agility.
- Oversee compliance reviews and investigations.
- Act as a senior point of contact with country regulators, including leading or supporting regulatory examinations, inquiries, and supervisory engagement.
What We Look For in You:
- 10–12+ years of compliance experience in financial services, fintech or crypto, with a track record of building and running effective compliance programs.
- A proven ability to solve problems, meet tight deadlines and deliver in a high-pressure environment.
- Experience working closely with Operations teams, balancing regulatory requirements with operational efficiency.
- Strong knowledge of EU and UK regulation, including MiCA, MiFID II, MAR, the EU AML framework (AMLD5/6, AMLR and AMLA), the Transfer of Funds Regulation (Travel Rule), DORA and GDPR, plus the UK cryptoasset regime.
- Strong people leadership, including leading teams spread across locations.
- Proven experience managing and developing senior compliance leaders, such as Heads of Compliance and MLROs, across multiple countries or entities, ideally within a regulated group.
- Comfort using data to measure performance, spot bottlenecks and justify resourcing.
- A proven ability to present the compliance program, risk posture and performance to Boards, regulators and senior committees.
- Clear, high-impact communication. You can explain complex regulatory concepts to product teams and operational challenges to regulators.
Nice to Haves:
- Experience scaling a crypto or high-growth fintech business in Europe.
- Prior experience in the crypto industry.
- Prior experience as a Country Head of Compliance or MLRO, or in another approved role.
- Experience working with the MFSA, FIAU, FCA or other European regulators.
- CAMS, an ICA Diploma or an equivalent certification.
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive total compensation package
- L&D programs and an education subsidy
- Team-building programs and company events
- Wellness and meal allowances
- Comprehensive healthcare for employees and dependants
- More we'd love to tell you about during the process!
Notice:
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Skills Required
- 10–12+ years of compliance experience in financial services, fintech, or crypto
- Track record of building and operating effective compliance programs
- Ability to solve problems, meet tight deadlines, and perform in a high-pressure environment
- Experience working closely with Operations teams and balancing regulatory requirements with operational efficiency
- Strong knowledge of EU and UK regulations, including MiCA, MiFID II, MAR, EU AMLD5/6, AMLR, AMLA, the Transfer of Funds Regulation, DORA, GDPR, and the UK cryptoasset regime
- Strong people leadership experience across distributed teams
- Experience managing and developing senior compliance leaders, including Heads of Compliance and MLROs, across multiple countries or entities
- Ability to use data to measure performance, identify bottlenecks, and justify resourcing
- Experience presenting compliance programs, risk posture, and performance to Boards, regulators, and senior committees
- Clear, high-impact communication skills
- Experience scaling a crypto or high-growth fintech business in Europe
- Prior experience in the crypto industry
- Prior experience as a Country Head of Compliance, MLRO, or another approved role
- Experience working with the MFSA, FIAU, FCA, or other European regulators
- CAMS, ICA Diploma, or equivalent certification
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.
