Global MLRO & Compliance Strategy Lead

Openkrill

United States

Remote

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Competitive total compensation package
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Job summary

OKX is seeking an experienced compliance leader to become Head of Compliance and MLRO, building a comprehensive program from the ground up. You will partner with Legal, Product, and Marketing to embed a strong compliance culture and oversee AML/CFT, KYC, CDD/EDD, and sanctions screening across the organisation.

The role requires deep knowledge of FATF guidelines, experience in crypto regulation, and leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in compliance, AML, or financial crime prevention, with leadership exposure.
  • In-house experience with VASP, crypto exchanges, fintechs, or regulated finance.
  • Experience as MLRO or Deputy MLRO is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Regulatory engagement with authorities and boards.
  • Design, implement, and govern a global compliance framework for VASPs.
  • Lead AML/CFT, KYC, CDD/EDD, sanctions, data protection, and cyber compliance.
  • Build governance structures, risk registers, and reporting to senior management.
  • Drive compliant product design and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Regulatory compliance
AML/KYC
Leadership
Stakeholder management
Communication
Urdu language
English language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law/Finance/Business
Compliance/AML certification (e.g. CAMS)

Tools

Chainalysis
Elliptic
TRM Labs

Job description

OKX is seeking an experienced compliance leader to become Head of Compliance and MLRO, building a comprehensive program from the ground up. You will partner with Legal, Product, and Marketing to embed a strong compliance culture and oversee AML/CFT, KYC, CDD/EDD, and sanctions screening across the organisation.

The role requires deep knowledge of FATF guidelines, experience in crypto regulation, and leadership in a fast-paced environment.

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