Product Compliance Lead

1 Month ago • All levels • Product • $171,733 PA - $257,599 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

OKX is a leading crypto exchange and developer of OKX Wallet, providing millions with access to crypto trading and decentralized applications. We are seeking a hands-on and driven Product Advisory Compliance Lead to support CeFi products. This role is crucial for embedding regulatory compliance throughout the product lifecycle, from design to launch. You will collaborate with Engineering, Central Compliance, and Legal teams to navigate complex regulatory expectations and foster innovation. Responsibilities include acting as a subject matter expert for CeFi products, building relationships with product managers and engineers, leading the development and implementation of compliance controls frameworks, engaging in the product development lifecycle to ensure compliance with regulations such as AML, KYC, and securities laws, and conducting compliance risk assessments. You will also monitor global regulatory developments and prepare training materials.
Must have:
  • Lead compliance, risk, or legal experience in financial services, fintech, or crypto.
  • Ability to translate regulatory requirements into product execution plans.
  • Experience leading cross-functional projects under pressure.
  • Practical knowledge of CeFi trading products (leverage, custody, APIs).
  • Experience in product risk assessment and controls.
  • Familiarity with global regulatory expectations (MiFID II, MiCA, CFTC, SFC, MAS, FATF).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong project execution skills.
  • Bachelor's degree in business, law, finance, or related field.
Good to have:
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., CAMS, CRCM, ICA) are a plus.
Perks:
  • Competitive total compensation package
  • L&D programs and education subsidy
  • Team building programs and company events
  • Wellness and meal allowances
  • Comprehensive healthcare schemes
  • More to be shared during the process

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

As we strive to continue strengthening our compliance capabilities, we are seeking a hands-on and driven Product Advisory Compliance Lead to join our growing team and support CeFi products, which span across our core and trading verticals. This role is pivotal in embedding regulatory compliance into every stage of the product lifecycle, from design through to launch.
You'll work closely with stakeholders across Engineering, Central Compliance, and Legal to help the Product team navigate complex regulatory and compliance expectations while enabling innovation.
 

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Act as a key compliance partner and a subject matter expert across all CeFi products (e.g. core trading, institutional trading, structured products, lending).
  • Build strong relationships with product managers, engineers, and business owners and advise on relevant regulatory and internal requirements.
  • Lead development and implementation of scalable compliance controls frameworks supported by policies and procedures, controls and risk assessment.
  • Engage in product development lifecycle from ideation to launch, ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and internal frameworks (e.g., AML, KYC, securities laws, consumer protection, licensing requirements).
  • Lead compliance risk assessments and facilitate detailed compliance reviews of product features, including user flows, onboarding, reward mechanics, and trading behaviors for new and existing products. Maintain clear and transparent documentation and audit trail throughout product reviews.
  • Partner with stakeholders across Product, Engineering, Legal, Risk, Central Compliance to align on regulatory requirements and design scalable, compliant product solutions.
  • Work closely with Assurance and Audit Teams to test effectiveness of controls and perform post product launch monitoring.
  • Monitor global regulatory developments impacting CeFi and proactively advise business on required changes.
  • Prepare materials to improve understanding of compliance and regulatory risks across teams and deliver regular training and knowledge-sharing sessions.
 

What We Look For

  • Experience as a lead in compliance, risk, or legal roles within financial services, fintech, or crypto environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate regulatory requirements into product-level execution plans.
  • Proven ability to work under pressure and lead cross-functional projects..
  • Practical knowledge of trading products and CeFi ecosystems, including leverage, custody, APIs, and structured returns.
  • Experience in driving product risk assessment processes and building controls frameworks
  • Familiarity with global regulatory expectations (e.g., MiFID II, MiCA, CFTC, SFC, MAS, FATF standards).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; documentation and clarity are key.
  • Strong project execution skills with the ability to manage timelines, issues, and testing cycles.
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, law, finance, or a related field; relevant certifications (e.g., CAMS, CRCM, ICA) are a plus.

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
  • More that we love to tell you along the process!
 
 

OKX Statement:

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.
 
The salary range for this position is $171,733 to $257,599
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 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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