Tech Governance - Security Compliance Engineer

OKX; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

OKX is hiring in San Francisco for a governance-minded professional who can bridge compliance and development. You will own cross-functional initiatives across Engineering, Legal, Product and Finance, and interact with auditors and regulators. AI tooling is integral to accelerating outputs and maintaining rigor.

You are expected to communicate precisely with regulators, build durable processes, and drive outcomes with startup velocity while upholding institutional-grade standards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives in a regulated tech environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication in complex, multi-stakeholder settings.
• Comfort using AI tools to accelerate governance and compliance workflows.

Responsibilities

• Own cross-functional governance workstreams across Engineering, Legal, Product and Finance.
• Coordinate with external auditors and regulators; ensure audit trails and regulatory readiness.

Skills

Self-directed driver

AI-native operator

Clear communicator

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

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.

Standards

• Financial institution rigour — Audit trails matter. Regulators scrutinise. The bar for accuracy, documentation, and accountability is institutional-grade — always.