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OKX is hiring a Head of Compliance & MLRO, Eurasia

About the Role

The position requires leading compliance strategy and operations across Eurasia, ensuring alignment with local and international regulations, managing risk exposure, and acting as the designated MLRO with direct accountability for reporting obligations and control frameworks.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and execution of regional compliance policies
  • Serve as the designated Money Laundering Reporting Officer for Eurasia
  • Ensure adherence to AML, CTF, and sanctions regulations
  • Manage regulatory relationships and coordinate inspections
  • Oversee compliance risk assessments across jurisdictions
  • Guide internal investigations related to financial crime
  • Collaborate with legal and security teams on enforcement matters
  • Monitor changes in regulatory landscapes across Eurasia
  • Implement compliance training programs for staff
  • Support new market entry with regulatory analysis
  • Evaluate compliance posture of business initiatives
  • Report compliance issues to senior management
  • Maintain up-to-date compliance documentation
  • Coordinate with global compliance leadership
  • Ensure alignment with international regulatory standards
  • Oversee transaction monitoring systems and alerts
  • Lead responses to regulatory inquiries
  • Support audit and control validation processes
  • Enforce customer due diligence procedures
  • Manage compliance reporting frameworks
  • Advise business units on regulatory constraints
  • Strengthen controls related to fraud prevention
  • Ensure proper handling of suspicious activity reports
  • Promote a culture of compliance across teams
  • Track regulatory deadlines and licensing requirements

Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits package offered

Work Arrangement

Flexible working arrangement with regional responsibilities

Team

Part of the global compliance leadership team

About the Role

This role is central to maintaining regulatory integrity across Eurasia, combining strategic oversight with hands-on compliance management. The individual will act as the primary compliance authority and ensure robust frameworks are in place to mitigate financial crime risks.

What We’re Looking For

We seek a seasoned professional with deep compliance expertise, particularly in AML and financial crime. The ideal candidate has led compliance functions in complex, multi-jurisdictional environments and can operate effectively in fast-moving regulatory landscapes.

Visa sponsorship may be available for qualified candidates

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OKX
OKX is a leading crypto exchange and the developer of OKX Wallet, providing access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). It serves millions of individuals and hundreds of large institutions, offering safe and reliable services backed by Proof of Reserves.
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Posted 21 days ago