EMEA•Sliema, Malta
Remote
Senior
Full Time
compliancefinancial_servicesfintechcryptoleadershipregulatory
Requirements
- •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
What You'll Do
- •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
- •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
Nice to Have
- •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
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!
About OKX
OKX is the second largest global crypto exchange by trading volume and a leading Web3 ecosystem.
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