Head of FinCrime, Internal Audit
Job Summary
Job Description
The Head of Financial Crimes Audit will lead and oversee the internal audit function for financial crimes, including Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF), sanctions compliance, fraud prevention, and other financial crime-related activities. This role ensures that the organization's financial crime risk management and compliance frameworks are robust and effective. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing the annual audit plan, advising senior management on financial crime risks, leading end-to-end audits, assessing the effectiveness of controls, monitoring compliance with regulations, and managing a team of audit professionals. The role also involves building relationships with stakeholders and staying updated on industry trends.
Must have:
- 12+ years in internal audit with leadership roles.
- Deep knowledge of AML, CTF, and sanctions regulatory expectations.
- ACAMS certification is required.
Good to have:
- Experience in crypto, digital assets, or blockchain.
- Familiarity with data analytics and emerging audit technologies.
- CPA, CIA, or similar credentials are preferred.
8 skills required
Job Details
Who We Are:
At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by Crypto, ultimately contributing to every individual's freedom.
OKX began as a crypto exchange giving millions of people access to crypto trading and over time becoming among the largest platforms in the world. In recent years, we have developed one of the most connected Web3 wallets used by millions to access decentralized crypto applications (dApps).
OKX is a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets on a reliable platform that seamlessly connects with global banking and payments. In the last year, OKX has expanded into new markets including Australia, Brazil, Netherlands, Singapore and Turkey, with plans to launch in the US, Belgium and the UAE.
We are deeply committed to shaping a fairer, more transparent and accessible society through blockchain technology. This is why we publish proof of reserves monthly, and continue to ship new innovative security features.
About the Opportunity:
The Head of Financial Crimes Audit will lead and oversee the internal audit function for financial crimes, including Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF), sanctions compliance, fraud prevention, and other financial crime-related activities. This role ensures that the organization's financial crime risk management and compliance frameworks are robust, effective, and aligned with regulatory expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Leadership
- Develop and implement the annual audit plan for financial crimes, ensuring alignment with the organization's strategic goals and regulatory requirements.
- Advise senior management and the Board on financial crime-related risks, control gaps, and regulatory trends.
- Act as a subject matter expert for financial crimes audit, providing strategic insights and guidance.
2. Audit Execution
- Lead end-to-end audits covering AML/CTF, sanctions compliance, fraud detection, and other financial crime programs.
- Assess the effectiveness of policies, procedures, controls, and systems designed to mitigate financial crime risks.
- Monitor compliance with global regulatory requirements (e.g., BSA/AML, FATF, OFAC sanctions, etc.).
- Ensure that audits are conducted efficiently, with clear and actionable recommendations provided to management.
3. Team Management
- Recruit, train, and mentor a team of financial crimes audit professionals.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, excellence, and continuous improvement within the audit team.
- Manage team performance and ensure the delivery of high-quality audit reports.
4. Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including Compliance, Risk Management, Legal, and external regulators.
- Participate in governance forums, presenting audit findings and updates related to financial crimes risk.
- Provide proactive insights into emerging financial crime risks and regulatory changes.
5. Regulatory and Industry Knowledge
- Stay up to date with regulatory developments, industry best practices, and emerging threats in financial crime risk management.
- Ensure the organization's financial crime audit approach aligns with regulatory expectations and global standards.
6. Reporting
- Prepare and deliver comprehensive, timely, and accurate audit reports to senior management and the Audit Committee.
- Track and validate the remediation of audit findings to ensure timely resolution.
What We're Looking For
Experience: 12+ years in internal audit, including leadership roles in Financial Crimes at a leading global financial institution, fintech, or Big 4 firm. Experience in crypto, digital assets, or blockchain is a plus.
Expertise: Deep knowledge of AML, CTF, and sanctions regulatory expectations for financial services, and cutting-edge audit methodologies. Familiarity with data analytics and emerging audit technologies is highly desirable.
Leadership: Proven ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Communication: Exceptional ability to articulate complex ideas to diverse audiences, including regulators, senior leadership, and boards.
Certifications: ACAMS required. CPA, CIA, or similar credentials are also preferred. Advanced certifications (e.g.,, CISA, CFA) are a plus.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Juris Doctorate preferred.
Okcoin Statement:
Okcoin is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, and non-job related physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
The salary range for this position is $175,000 - $262,000. The salary offered depends on a variety of factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. In addition to the salary, a performance bonus and long-term incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, as well as a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Applicants should apply via Okcoin and OKX internal or external careers site.
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About The Company
OKX is a world-leading digital asset exchange, providing advanced financial services to traders worldwide leveraging blockchain technology. Our platform offers spot & derivatives trading helping traders optimize their strategy. It provides a safe, reliable and stable environment for digital assets trading via web interface and mobile app by adopting GSLB, and distributed server clusters. We believe blockchain technology will eliminate barriers to transactions, increase the efficiency of transactions across society, and eventually have a significant impact on the global economy. We strive to achieve something that changes the world and never stop to innovate and improve on our customer experience.
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