Tech Governance - Security Compliance & Governance Engineer

OKX; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 781,200 - 1,116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total compensation package

L&D programs and education subsidies

Wellness and meal allowances

Comprehensive healthcare schemes

Job summary

OKX is searching for a seasoned professional to lead its Tech Governance Office in Hong Kong. This role requires independent management of complex governance workstreams, effective communication, and strategic use of AI tools to enhance compliance capability.

With a strong focus on regulatory accuracy and fast-paced decision-making, the candidate will be instrumental in shaping the future of governance within a leading crypto exchange. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, supporting both personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated daily use of AI tools to enhance compliance.
• Experience leading governance programmes at large scale.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit remediation programmes independently.
• Manage cross-functional governance workstreams effectively.
• Conduct security and architecture governance reviews.

Skills

AI adoption and application

Independent cross-functional leadership

Communication proficiency in English and Mandarin

Understanding of IT audit and risk management

Education

Professional security or governance certification (CISA, CISSP, etc.)

8+ years in IT audit or compliance

Tools

AI tools proficiency

GDPR and APAC data protection regulations

Job description

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, the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). It 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 Opportunity

This is not a traditional GRC hire. The Tech Governance Office is looking for someone who combines the governance judgment of a seasoned compliance professional with the drive of a forward‑deployed engineer — someone who closes gaps by shipping solutions, navigates ambiguity without hand‑holding, and operates with the urgency of a startup and the rigour of a regulated financial institution.

You will own complex cross‑functional workstreams independently — coordinating across Engineering, Legal, Product, and Finance — while managing external auditors and regulators. Strong written and verbal communication in both English and Mandarin is a meaningful advantage in this role. AI tooling is not optional; it is how you work.

Who You Are

• Self‑directed driver — You run cross‑functional workstreams without being managed. Ambiguity is a starting point, not a blocker.
• AI‑native operator — You already use AI to do more, faster — and you raise the floor for the teams around you.
• Clear communicator — You earn trust across regulators, auditors, and C‑suite through precision and consistency — in any room.

Culture Fit

Pace

• Startup velocity — Decisions move fast. Priorities shift. You ship, iterate, and adapt — without waiting for perfect conditions or top‑down direction.
• Financial institution rigour — Audit trails matter. Regulators scrutinise. The bar for accuracy, documentation, and accountability is institutional‑grade — always.

The tension between these two is not a bug — it is the job. We are looking for someone who holds both without compromise.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Independently lead audit remediation programmes — assess gaps, develop structured plans, and drive verified closure across engineering, product, legal, and operations without escalation dependency.
• Own cross‑functional governance workstreams — set milestones, coordinate accountability, and remove blockers across departments with limited management oversight.
• Conduct IT security and architecture governance reviews — assess whether systems and processes meet applicable standards, and issue findings with clear ownership and remediation timelines.
• Build and maintain the policy estate — draft, refine, and operationalise IT governance policies and procedures; translate regulatory requirements into implementation‑ready guidance for first‑line teams.
• Lead regulator and auditor engagement — serve as the primary coordination interface for external audit and regulatory correspondence, representing the Tech Governance Office with credibility and precision.
• Deploy AI to accelerate compliance operations — prototype and scale AI‑assisted workflows for evidence collection, control monitoring, audit response, and policy generation; drive team‑wide adoption.
• Deliver Tech Governance‑level reporting — produce governance dashboards and executive briefs on remediation status, risk exposure, and regulatory posture, independently and to publication standard.
• Track the regulatory horizon — monitor evolving requirements across active jurisdictions, translate changes into prioritised internal action, and brief senior leadership proactively.

What We Look For In You

AI Adoption & Application — Must Have

• Active daily use of AI tools to accelerate compliance and governance work — demonstrated practice with measurable output impact, not theoretical awareness.
• Ability to identify, build, and scale AI‑assisted workflows within a Tech Governance office context — evidence automation, policy generation, audit response, or control monitoring.
• Working knowledge of AI governance and risk — sufficient to contribute to internal AI oversight frameworks and assess AI‑related compliance obligations.

Independent Cross‑Functional Leadership — Must Have

• Demonstrated ability to own and drive complex, multi‑stakeholder workstreams independently — setting direction, coordinating accountability, and delivering outcomes without management escalation.
• Track record of influencing without authority across engineering, legal, finance, and operations in a fast‑moving environment.
• Comfortable operating under ambiguity and shifting priorities while maintaining institutional‑grade standards for accuracy and documentation.

Experience

• 8+ years in IT audit, risk management, compliance, or security governance
• 3+ years leading governance programmes at a large‑scale internet, financial services, or crypto firm
• Exposure to IPO‑readiness or high‑scrutiny regulatory examination programmes preferred

Frameworks & Standards

• ISO 27001, SOC 1/2, PCI‑DSS, COBIT, NIST — deep working knowledge
• GDPR and APAC data protection regimes
• Crypto and blockchain‑specific compliance risk awareness a strong asset

Engineering Sensibility

• Able to read and interpret code, architecture diagrams, and technical design documents without engineer‑translation dependency
• Familiarity with cloud environments (Alibaba Cloud, AWS, GCP) and associated security tooling

Communication

• Executive‑level written and verbal communication in English — board‑ready governance briefs, regulator responses, and Tech Governance‑level reporting produced independently
• Proficiency in Mandarin (written and verbal) is a strong advantage for APAC regulatory and stakeholder engagement

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional security or governance certification: CISA
• CISSP
• CRISC
• CISM
• CCISO
• Agentic AI
• Experience building AI‑powered compliance tooling — audit automation, continuous control monitoring, or policy‑to‑control mapping
• Prior involvement in SOX ITGC, SEC Reg S‑K Item 106, or equivalent listing‑authority tech governance programmes
• Crypto‑native compliance exposure — Proof of Reserves, SAB 121, Travel Rule, AML/CFT programme governance
• Active regulatory footprint across MAS, VARA, FCA, HKMA/SFC, or equivalent

Why This Role

OKX operates across 50+ jurisdictions with live regulatory programmes. The Tech Governance Office is building infrastructure‑grade compliance capability — not checkbox compliance. This is a rare opportunity to shape how that work gets done: independently, at pace, and with AI at the centre of the method.

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
• More that we love to tell you along the process!

OKX Statement

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