The Role
Supports the MLRO and operates financial crime compliance programs covering AML/CFT, MiCA, KYC/CDD, transaction monitoring, sanctions, blockchain analytics, Travel Rule, and wallet screening. Assists with regulatory requests, inspections, risk assessments, control testing, remediation, product launches, policy updates, and MLRO reporting. Partners with Product, Engineering, Legal, Finance, Data, and Risk teams while monitoring crypto and financial crime regulatory developments.
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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.
About the OpportunityWhat You’ll Be Doing What We Look For In You Nice to HavesPerks & Benefits
The Compliance function at OKX is responsible for the overall compliance culture at the company. We’re a team of risk-minded problem solvers who advise the business on the company’s regulatory obligations and enterprise risk.Our OKX Malta team, in particular, is responsible for the overall AML and regulatory compliance programs in-country, meeting ongoing EU and global applicable requirements.
- Support the MLRO in operating the firm's financial crime compliance framework, ensuring adherence to MiCA, local AML/CFT law, and applicable EU AML/CFT requirements
- Assist in preparing responses to information requests, RFIs, and inspections from national competent authorities, FIUs, and European supervisory bodies
- Contribute to enterprise-wide and business-line financial crime risk assessments, and support monitoring, testing, and issue remediation across KYC/CDD, transaction monitoring, sanctions, and blockchain analytics controls
- Partner with Product teams on new product, service, and token listings to ensure ML/TF risks are assessed and financial crime obligations — including Travel Rule and wallet screening — are addressed before launch
- Build working relationships with stakeholders across Data, Engineering, Finance, Legal, Product, and Risk to embed financial crime controls into systems and processes
- Support ad hoc projects, including regulatory change initiatives and remediation programmes, in a fast-paced and evolving environment
- Help maintain AML/CFT policies, procedures, and risk appetite documentation in line with changing regulatory expectations, and assist with MLRO reporting to senior management and the Board
- Stay current on developments across the crypto economy and the financial crime landscape — including typologies, illicit finance trends, blockchain and protocol developments, industry participants, and EU/national rulemaking, guidance, and enforcement
- 3+ years of experience in AML/CFT compliance within cryptocurrency industry, financial services or FinTech ideally combined with some MiFID II compliance experience
- Experience in Client onboarding, KYC or AML monitoring
- Regulatory project management skills with attention to detail, proactive, and well-organized
- Some knowledge of the crypto economy with a strong desire to learn more
- Ability to work within a global working environment
- Strong communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written
- Compliance experience within Traditional Exchanges or Investment banks
- Familiarity with MiCA or Payments rules as well as some understanding of MiFID II regulation
- Experience with AML suspicious transactions fillings
- Interest in leveraging AI tools (in particular Claude) to improve reporting, documentation, workflow management, and productivity.
- 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
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Skills Required
- 3+ years of AML/CFT compliance experience within cryptocurrency, financial services, or FinTech
- Experience with client onboarding, KYC, or AML monitoring
- Regulatory project management skills
- Knowledge of the crypto economy and willingness to learn more
- Ability to work in a global working environment
- Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
- MiFID II compliance experience
- Compliance experience within traditional exchanges or investment banks
- Familiarity with MiCA or payments rules
- Understanding of MiFID II regulation
- Experience filing AML suspicious transaction reports
- Interest in using AI tools, particularly Claude, to improve reporting and workflows
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.
