Senior Compliance Analyst

OKX; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total compensation

Education subsidy

Team building programs

Wellness and meal allowances

Healthcare schemes for employees and d

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Job summary

OKX Malta is hiring for a Compliance professional to lead AML/CFT efforts, support regulatory interactions, and help embed controls across KYC, transaction monitoring, and sanctions. This role collaborates with Data, Engineering, Finance, Legal, Product, and Risk in a fast-paced crypto environment.

The ideal candidate has several years in crypto/FinTech compliance, strong communication skills, and a proactive, globally minded approach. Hybrid work options available with Malta focus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in AML/CFT compliance within crypto, fintech or financial services.
• Experience with Client onboarding, KYC or AML monitoring.
• Regulatory project management skills with keen attention to detail.
• Understanding of crypto economy and regulatory developments.
• Ability to operate effectively in a global, cross‑functional environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the MLRO in operating the financial crime framework, aligning with MiCA and AML/CFT laws.
• Assist responses to information requests, RFIs, and inspections from authorities.
• Contribute to risk assessments and support monitoring across KYC/CDD, sanctions, and analytics.
• Collaborate with Product to assess ML/TF risks for new products and listings before launch.
• Build relationships across Data, Engineering, Finance, Legal, Product, and Risk.
• Support regulatory change initiatives and remediation programs in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain AML/CFT policies and assist MLRO reporting to senior management and Board.
• Stay current on crypto, typologies, and EU/national regulatory developments.

Skills

AML/CFT compliance

KYC onboarding

Regulatory project management

Crypto literacy

Global collaboration

Communication & presentation

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

The Compliance function at OKX is responsible for the overall compliance culture at the company. We’re a team of risk‑minded problem solvers who advise the business on the company’s regulatory obligations and enterprise risk. Our OKX Malta team, in particular, is responsible for the overall AML and regulatory compliance programs in‑country, meeting ongoing EU and global applicable requirements.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support the MLRO in operating the firm’s financial crime compliance framework, ensuring adherence to MiCA, local AML/CFT law, and applicable EU AML/CFT requirements
• Assist in preparing responses to information requests, RFIs, and inspections from national competent authorities, FIUs, and European supervisory bodies
• Contribute to enterprise‑wide and business‑line financial crime risk assessments, and support monitoring, testing, and issue remediation across KYC/CDD, transaction monitoring, sanctions, and blockchain analytics controls
• Partner with Product teams on new product, service, and token listings to ensure ML/TF risks are assessed and financial crime obligations — including Travel Rule and wallet screening — are addressed before launch
• Build working relationships with stakeholders across Data, Engineering, Finance, Legal, Product, and Risk to embed financial crime controls into systems and processes
• Support ad hoc projects, including regulatory change initiatives and remediation programmes, in a fast‑paced and evolving environment
• Help maintain AML/CFT policies, procedures, and risk appetite documentation in line with changing regulatory expectations, and assist with MLRO reporting to senior management and the Board
• Stay current on developments across the crypto economy and the financial crime landscape — including typologies, illicit finance trends, blockchain and protocol developments, industry participants, and EU/national rulemaking, guidance, and enforcement

What We Look For In You

• 3+ years of experience in AML/CFT compliance within cryptocurrency industry, financial services or FinTech ideally combined with some MiFID II compliance experience
• Experience in Client onboarding, KYC or AML monitoring
• Regulatory project management skills with attention to detail, proactive, and well‑organized
• Some knowledge of the crypto economy with a strong desire to learn more
• Ability to work within a global working environment
• Strong communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written

Nice to Haves

• Compliance experience within Traditional Exchanges or Investment banks
• Familiarity with MiCA or Payments rules as well as some understanding of MiFID II regulation
• Experience with AML suspicious transactions fillings
• Interest in leveraging AI tools (in particular Claude) to improve reporting, documentation, workflow management, and productivity.

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!

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