Senior Associate, Sanction Operations

5 Minutes ago • 3 Years + • Operations

Job Summary

Job Description

The Sanction Specialist at OKX ensures compliance with sanctions regulations and laws. This role involves conducting sanctions screening on transactions, individuals, and entities, and developing and implementing compliant policies. Responsibilities also include providing guidance, conducting risk assessments, monitoring regulatory changes, investigating violations, and maintaining accurate records. The specialist will collaborate with legal, compliance, risk management, and customer service teams to prevent sanctions violations.
Must have:
  • Conduct sanctions screening on transactions, individuals, and entities.
  • Develop and implement sanctions policies and procedures.
  • Conduct sanctions risk assessments.
  • Monitor changes to sanctions laws and regulations.
  • Investigate and resolve potential sanctions violations.
  • Maintain accurate records of sanctions-related activities.
  • Bachelor's degree in business, law, or international relations.
  • Minimum 3 years experience in sanction compliance or similar role.
  • Familiarity with sanctions screening tools (Refinitiv, LexisNexis).
  • In-depth knowledge of OFAC, EU, and UN sanctions regimes.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
  • Possess legal right to work in Malaysia without employment pass.
  • Willingness to work on rotational shift schedule.
Perks:
  • Competitive remuneration package (Basic Salary + Yearly Bonuses)
  • Meal Allowance
  • Monthly Team Building
  • RM 2500 Benefits per annum (Training & Wellness)
  • Convenient workplace (5 minutes walk from MRT TRX)
  • Excellent prospects for growth and promotion
  • Employee engagement, recognition and appreciation program
  • Multinational working environment

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.

OKX is part of OKG, a group that brings the value of Blockchain to users around the world, through our leading products OKX, OKX Wallet, OKLink and more.

Job Overview:

The Sanction Specialist under Sanction Operations function will be responsible to ensure organization is in compliance with all relevant sanctions regulations and laws. Work closely with various teams within the organization, including legal, compliance, risk management, and customer service operations, to ensure that all transactions and activities are screened for potential sanctions violations. You will also be responsible for managing and maintaining the company's sanctions policies and procedures, as well as conducting periodic sanctions risk assessments.

Responsibilities:

  • Conducting sanctions screening on transactions, individuals, and entities to identify potential sanctions risks.
  • Developing and implementing sanctions policies and procedures that are in compliance with relevant sanctions laws and regulations.
  • Providing guidance and training to other employees on sanctions compliance, when necessary.
  • Conducting sanctions risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential sanctions risks.
  • Monitoring changes to sanctions laws and regulations and updating internal policies and procedures accordingly.
  • Investigating and resolving potential sanctions violations, including reporting any violations to the relevant authorities.
  • Maintaining accurate records of all sanctions-related activities.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field such as business, law, international relations, or a related field
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in similar role or in sanction compliance, preferably in the financial services industry or a related field
  • Familiarity with sanctions screening tools and technologies, e.g. Refinitiv, LexisNexis, etc.
  • In-depth knowledge of sanctions laws and regulations, including OFAC, EU, and UN sanctions regimes
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience in conducting sanctions risk assessments and developing sanctions policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of international trade and financial systems

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive remuneration package (Basic Salary + Yearly Bonuses).
  • Meal Allowance
  • Monthly Team Building
  • RM 2500 Benefits per annum (Training & Wellness)
  • Convenient workplace (5 minutes walk from MRT TRX).
  • Excellent prospects for growth and promotion - we provide you with assistance, opportunities for skill development, mentoring, and training programmes to help you succeed.
  • Employee engagement, recognition and appreciation program.
  • Multinational working environment - Advance your career by interacting with individuals from various backgrounds, cultures, and nations.

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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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