Senior Compliance Manager
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About the Role
OKX seeks a Senior Compliance Manager to lead compliance initiatives in the cryptocurrency sector. The role involves developing AML/CFT frameworks, supporting the MLRO, and liaising with regulators.
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Responsibilities
- Contribute to designing, implementing, and maintaining internal compliance manuals, policies, procedures, and systems for AML/CFT
- Support the MLRO in ensuring OKX UAE complies with regulatory and legal responsibilities
- Support ongoing monitoring and resolution of AML/CFT related cases
- Assist in responding to legal and regulatory requests
- Liaise with law enforcement agencies and other external partners
- Provide advice and guidance on AML/CFT related matters
- Prepare OKX UAE for independent AML/CTF and/or Compliance testing
- Engage cross functionally to implement an effective compliance management program
- Deputise for the MLRO as required
- Oversee compliance reviews and investigations
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in finance, law, business administration, or related field
- Proven experience in compliance management, including as MLRO/Deputy MLRO
- Strong knowledge of AML, CTF, and data protection regulations
- Experience dealing with regulators and auditors on AML audit and/or investigations
- Excellent analytical and communication skills
- Knowledge of and enthusiasm for the crypto industry and relevant risks
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About the Opportunity
- The Compliance Manager role offers a unique and exciting opportunity to influence regulatory adherence in a rapidly evolving industry.
- In this position, you will lead compliance initiatives by developing and implementing frameworks that align with local and international regulations.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Contributing to designing, implementing, and maintaining internal compliance manuals, policies, procedures, and systems for combating money laundering and terrorism financing.
- Supporting the MLRO in ensuring OKX UAE complies with its regulatory and legal responsibilities, including VARA Guidance and industry best practice.
- Supporting the ongoing monitoring and resolution of AML/CFT related cases.
- Assisting in responding to legal and regulatory requests.
- Liaising with law enforcement agencies and other external partners.
- Providing advice and guidance on AML/CFT related matters where appropriate.
- Preparing OKX UAE for independent AML/CTF and/or Compliance testing.
- Engaging cross functionally (with groups such as Data, Engineering, Finance, Legal, Product, and Risk) to implement an effective compliance management program in line with UAE standards and industry best practices.
- Deputising for the MLRO as required ensuring that any internal suspicious activity reports or other referrals are quickly assessed, documented and where appropriate reported to the relevant authorities.
- Overseeing compliance reviews and investigations.
- Supporting the MLRO in preparing Compliance reports, including reports to management and the Board of OKX UAE, and other materials as required by internal stakeholders.
What We Look For In You
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, law, business administration, or a related field; a master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CAMS, CCEP) is preferred.
- Proven experience in compliance management, including previous experience as an MLRO/ Deputy MLRO, preferably within the cryptocurrency, fintech, or financial services industries.
- Proven experience in dealing with regulators and auditors on AML audit and/or investigations.
- Strong knowledge of AML, CTF, and data protection regulations, with a demonstrated ability to raise SARs to FIUs effectively.
- Excellent analytical skills, with the capacity to interpret complex regulations and apply them effectively within the organization.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong project management and remediation experience.
- Detail oriented and proactive, with strong problem solving and risk management skills.
- Knowledge of and enthusiasm for the crypto industry, as well as the relevant risks.
Perks & Benefits
- 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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