The Role
Who We Are About the Opportunity What You’ll Be Doing What We Look For In You Perks & Benefits
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.
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.
The Sanctions Advisory team is a key part of our global compliance framework, ensuring that our business adheres to complex and evolving sanctions regulations across multiple jurisdictions. We are responsible for staying ahead of regulatory developments, providing critical decision-making support on escalated alerts, and offering advisory services to various departments within the company. Our team collaborates closely with other compliance functions, legal, engineering, and business units to implement effective sanctions controls and mitigate risks. We foster a collaborative, knowledge-sharing environment where each team member plays a vital role in strengthening the organization’s sanctions compliance capabilities.
- Sanctions Monitoring & Review: Keeping up-to-date with OFAC, UN, EU, and other global sanctions developments and advising on the impact on internal policies, procedures, and standards.
- Level 2 Escalation & Decision-Making: Providing expert-level analysis and making decisions on sanctions alerts escalated from Level 1 teams, including those flagged by blockchain analytics and name screening tools.
- Advisory Services: Acting as a subject matter expert by offering guidance to various business units and functional teams on complex sanctions compliance matters.
- Reporting: Preparing and submitting required filings to regulatory authorities.
- Training & Awareness: Developing and delivering training programs to sanctions operations teams and other stakeholders on sanctions regulations and updates.
- Policy & Procedure Development: Assisting in drafting, updating, and maintaining sanctions-related policies and procedures to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements.
- Investigations: Leading or supporting investigations into potential sanctions issues and escalating to senior management or relevant authorities as needed.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Working closely with other departments such as legal, risk, and operations to ensure that sanctions compliance controls are consistently implemented.
- Continuous Improvement: Identifying and implementing process improvements for sanctions compliance, including enhancements to screening tools and alert management.
- Strong experience in sanctions compliance within banking, fintech, or other financial services.
- Deep knowledge of OFAC regulations, with some experience working with international sanctions (EU, UN, HMT, etc.).
- Experience in managing escalated sanctions alerts using screening tools and blockchain analytics tools.
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills, especially in a high-pressure environment.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), with a proven ability to train and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Compliance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Ability to translate complex sanctions regulations into actionable steps and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Familiarity with blockchain and crypto-related sanctions compliance.
- Relevant certifications such as CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) or CGSS (Certified Global Sanctions Specialist).
- Prior experience with sanctions risk assessments and reporting within international financial institutions.
- Experience in developing or enhancing sanctions screening tools or automation processes.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and lead investigations or projects.
- 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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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.
