The Role
Who We Are
At OKX, we believe our future is reshaped with technology. 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 vision is a world of financial access backed by blockchain and the power of decentralized finance.
We invest in our people as much as we invest in technology. We are united by our engaging culture, here we win as a team, embrace changes, and do the right thing. We are committed to creating a friendly, rewarding and diverse environment for OKers. It doesn’t matter where you come from, here everyone feels valued, respected and has the same opportunities to develop and thrive — we want to bring out the best in you.
About the Opportunity
As OKX continues to expand its European presence, including recent regulatory approval under the MiCA framework, we are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Risk, based in Malta, to lead risk management across the European Economic Area (EEA).
This is a senior leadership role accountable for building and overseeing a robust second-line risk function that spans financial and non-financial risk domains. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing consistent, regulatory-aligned risk frameworks across OKX’s EEA operations and serving as a key advisor to senior leadership.
The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on execution, including direct engagement with local regulators and collaboration with cross-functional teams across the region. It is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of risk in a fast-moving, regulated digital asset environment.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead the second-line risk function across the EEA from Malta, overseeing both financial and non-financial risk.
- Develop, implement, and continuously enhance risk management frameworks aligned with MiCA and other applicable EU regulatory standards.
- Act as the primary regional risk representative in regulatory engagements across the EEA, including supervision, audits, and formal risk reporting.
- Establish and manage regional risk governance, including engagement with the Board of Directors, Audit and Risk Committees, escalation protocols, and the definition and monitoring of risk appetite statements.
- Conduct and lead scenario analyses and stress testing to assess resilience to a range of market and operational scenarios.
- Partner with senior stakeholders across Legal, Compliance, Product & Engineering, and Finance to embed risk-awareness and effective risk mitigation throughout business processes.
- Deliver clear, data-driven risk reporting and insight to executive leadership and Boards.
- Build and lead a Malta-based risk team with EEA-wide responsibilities, promoting a high-performance, compliance-driven culture.
- Collaborate with global risk counterparts to ensure consistency in frameworks, policies, and tools across jurisdictions.
What We Look For In You
- 8–10+ years of experience in risk management, with significant exposure to regulated financial services, fintech, or digital asset environments.
- Proven experience in leading or building risk functions, ideally within an EEA or cross-jurisdictional context.
- Strong subject matter expertise in financial and/or non-financial risk, with a clear understanding of their interaction.
- Knowledge of MiCA and other relevant European regulations, and prior experience engaging with European regulators.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience reporting to Boards and regulators.
- Agile and proactive, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Risk Management, or a related field; professional certifications such as CA, FRM, or CFA are a plus.
- A strong interest in crypto, fintech, and the evolution of financial services in a regulated setting.
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive total compensation package.
- Learning and development programs, and education subsidy for employees' growth and development.
- Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependents.
- Wellness and meal allowances.
- Various team-building programs and company events.
- The ability to help shape a new industry.
- More that we love to tell you along the process!
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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.
