Head of Monitoring & Testing

• Own, design/refine, and manage the Compliance Monitoring and Testing Program, including but not limited to strategy, roadmap and controls to address regulatory requirements.
• Lead, train and mentor a team responsible for conducting comprehensive reviews globally.
• Communicate our compliance framework and GCMT Program requirements to all relevant stakeholders (internal and external).
• Engage cross-functionally (with groups such as Engineering, Legal, Product, Risk, and other Compliance Leaders) to establish global processes, standards, documentation and test plans.
• Assist with special projects as needed, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Lead and provide guidance to Compliance Analysts and a potential growing team.
• Define strategy for implementation and enhancement of the GCMT Program and team.
• Develop Global Compliance reporting structure to provide transparency across global and regional Compliance functions.
• Prepare Compliance reports, including reports to management and other materials as required by direct and matrix stakeholders and submit timely.
• Have a deep understanding of OKX products, services, features, and applicable domestic and international compliance requirements.
• Stay informed of regulatory developments, industry trends and OKX compliance road maps.
• Work very closely, support, and coordinate with various stakeholders and departments, including but not limited to, local compliance teams, other central compliance functions, Legal, Product, and Engineering.
• Drive and influence stakeholders, to achieve buy-in, task completion, and awareness to facilitate timely actions.
• Define and implement compliance standards, best practices, and processes.
• Proactively problem-solve and translate complex regulatory & policy requirements into practical business solutions.
• Drive a proactive change management approach.
• Develop frameworks for and project-manage execution of effective change management processes. Report on progress.
• Perform data analysis and create periodic reporting for various constituents, including board members, executive leadership, and local compliance members.

• 7+ years of experience in compliance with financial services, FinTech or cryptocurrency industries.
• 4+ years of management experience for a team lead role.
• Experience in compliance monitoring and testing roles, preferably overseeing CMT programs, testing plans, and activities across a global footprint.
• Knowledge and understanding of crypto, compliance regulations, financial services regulations, internal policies, processes, and procedures.
• Proven leadership and project management skills to drive alignment across stakeholder groups to develop and deliver repeatable end-to-end monitoring and testing processes and controls.
• Have familiarity with AML, money transmission, and consumer protection regulations, and industry best practices.
• Ability to manage initiatives involving process improvements and to lead projects with high risk and complexity.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills and ability to interact and lead discussions comfortably with stakeholders, senior levels of management and regulators.
• Have excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Know how to perform data analysis and are comfortable with working with large datasets.
• Proven ability to work within and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Have proven ability to build and nurture relationships.
• Self-motivated, critical thinker and adept at working independently and in a dispersed team environment covering multiple and varied tasks.
• Intuitive, highly ethical and comfortable to question and challenge in respectful ways.
• Can self-learn and find answers through tutorials or google search.
• Have a risk-mindset.
• Is adept at using Google suite of products, including Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, etc.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

• Proven track record of successfully leading and implementing transformational change initiatives within large organizations, preferably in the banking or financial services sector.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex issues, develop innovative solutions, and make data-driven decisions.
• Prior experience working in a global environment and/or Fintech and/or crypto exchange.
• CAMS, PMI, or equivalent certification
• Bilingual (Mandarin - reading) great but not required

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 dependents