Head of Product Compliance

3 Months ago • 10 Years + • Product • $219,138 PA - $315,559 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Head of Product Compliance will lead the compliance oversight for OKX's product offerings, ensuring all products comply with global regulatory requirements and internal risk frameworks. This role involves integrating compliance into the product lifecycle, from initial concept to post-release monitoring, to identify and mitigate compliance risks. The ideal candidate will collaborate with Product, Engineering, Legal, and Risk teams to ensure both firm protection and product innovation. Key responsibilities include establishing a product compliance framework, advising product teams on compliance, conducting risk assessments, monitoring regulatory changes, and collaborating cross-functionally to meet business objectives. The role also involves overseeing product performance monitoring and managing compliance issues.
Must have:
  • 10+ years of experience in compliance or regulatory roles
  • Strong understanding of global financial regulations impacting crypto products
  • Proven experience advising on regulatory compliance throughout the product development lifecycle
Good to have:
  • Professional certifications (e.g., CAMS, ICA)
  • Direct experience working in a crypto exchange or fintech company
  • Knowledge of blockchain technology and DeFi protocols
Perks:
  • 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

Job Details

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 Head of Product Compliance will lead the compliance oversight for OKX's product offerings, ensuring all products comply with global regulatory requirements and internal risk frameworks. This role is critical in embedding compliance into the product lifecycle - from ideation and development to launch and post-release monitoring - ensuring that compliance risks are identified, assessed, and effectively mitigated. The ideal candidate will act as a strategic partner to Product, Engineering, Legal, and Risk teams, safeguarding the firm while enabling product innovation.

Key Objectives:
  • Establish a comprehensive product compliance framework to oversee the regulatory compliance of all existing and new crypto products.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to product and business teams to ensure compliance considerations are integrated into product design and operations.
  • Conduct thorough compliance risk assessments for all new product launches and significant updates.
  • Maintain a strong focus on evolving global regulatory landscapes and assess their impact on the firm’s product offerings.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to drive solutions that balance regulatory compliance with business objectives.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Product Compliance Framework
    • Design and implement the firm’s product compliance framework, ensuring end-to-end coverage of compliance risks across all products.
    • Develop clear policies and procedures governing product development, including regulatory reviews and approval processes.
  • Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
    • Conduct pre-launch compliance assessments for new products and material changes AML/CFT, sanctions, market abuse, investor protection, and consumer safeguards.
    • Ensure products meet the requirements of applicable global regulations(e.g., US CFTC, US FinCEN, MFSA MiCA, UK FCA, SG MAS, Dubai VARA, etc.).
    • Evaluate cross-border regulatory impacts and guide product localization strategies where required.
  • Product Development & Advisory
    • Serve as the primary compliance advisor to product managers during the product development lifecycle.
    • Partner with compliance advisory functions, regulatory compliance, legal, and risk teams to interpret complex regulations and apply them pragmatically to new product features.
    • Review technical documentation, user journeys, and product flows to ensure compliance risks are addressed.
  • Monitoring & Issue Management
    • Oversee post-launch monitoring of product performance against compliance obligations.
    • Work with the compliance assurance team to design and execute testing programs specific to product compliance.
    • Identify, escalate, and remediate compliance issues, ensuring continuous improvement of controls.
  • Regulatory Exam Readiness
    • Act as a subject matter expert during regulatory exams or audits focusing on product compliance.
    • Collaborate with regulatory compliance to stay abreast of global regulatory changes and emerging risks affecting crypto products, providing proactive guidance to stakeholders.
  • Training & Awareness
    • Develop and deliver training programs for product and engineering teams to enhance awareness of compliance requirements and expectations.

What We Look For In You:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business, Engineering, or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in compliance, product compliance, or regulatory advisory roles, preferably within crypto, fintech, or traditional financial services.
  • Strong understanding of global financial regulations impacting crypto products.
  • Proven experience advising on regulatory compliance throughout the product development lifecycle.
  • In-depth knowledge of crypto products, including spot trading, derivatives, staking, lending/borrowing, NFTs, DeFi, and stablecoins.
  • Ability to analyze complex regulations and translate them into practical compliance strategies.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging product, legal, risk, compliance advisory, and regulatory compliance teams.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a risk-based mindset.
  • Familiarity with compliance risk assessment frameworks and control testing methodologies.

Nice to Have

  • Professional certifications (e.g., CAMS, ICA).
  • Direct experience working in a crypto exchange, fintech, or technology-led financial services company.
  • Knowledge of blockchain technology, DeFi protocols, and smart contracts.
  • Experience working on global product launches, with a focus on multi-jurisdictional compliance.
  • Familiarity with AML/CFT, market surveillance, sanctions, and consumer protection frameworks as they apply to digital assets.
  • Knowledge of emerging risks in digital assets, including AML/CFT, sanctions, and market abuse.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment while maintaining a strong compliance posture

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!

OKX Statement:

The salary range for this position is $219,138.00 to $315,559.00. 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.
 
OKX 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.

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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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