Deputy MLRO, Crypto AML/CFT Leader

P2P; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Education subsidy

Team events

Wellness allowances

Healthcare coverage

Discussed benefits

Job summary

OKX in the United States seeks a Deputy MLRO to lead AML/CFT programs within a MiCA-regulated crypto environment. You will support the MLRO, oversee investigations, and help implement risk-based controls across KYC, CDD/EDD, and transaction monitoring.

The role requires strong regulatory knowledge, excellent judgment, and the ability to engage with regulators, auditors and cross-functional teams to maintain robust financial crime compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven AML/CFT and financial crime experience in regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of EU AML/CFT requirements and risk-based approaches.
• Experience with KYC/CDD/EDD and regulatory reporting.
• Ability to interpret crypto-asset risks and use analytics for investigations.

Responsibilities

• Support and deputise for the MLRO, including governance and Board reporting.
• Oversee AML/CFT investigations, transaction monitoring, and escalations.
• Lead suspicious activity reporting and maintain confidentiality.
• Oversee KYC, CDD/EDD, and risk classifications with ongoing monitoring.
• Enhance monitoring controls and evaluate emerging typologies.
• Provide AML/CFT expertise on crypto-specific risks and regulatory developments.

Skills

AML/CFT experience

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Regulatory reporting

Governance

Education

Degree in law/finance/economics

Tools

Blockchain analytics tools

Monitoring tools

Case management systems

Job description

OKX in the United States seeks a Deputy MLRO to lead AML/CFT programs within a MiCA-regulated crypto environment. You will support the MLRO, oversee investigations, and help implement risk-based controls across KYC, CDD/EDD, and transaction monitoring.

The role requires strong regulatory knowledge, excellent judgment, and the ability to engage with regulators, auditors and cross-functional teams to maintain robust financial crime compliance.