Senior Manager, Exams & Audit Management

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.

Role Overview:

The Compliance department at OKX is responsible for the overall compliance culture at the company. We’re a team of risk-minded problem solvers who advise the business on the company’s regulatory obligations and the Compliance risk. We operate a global/local Compliance model, whereby subject matter experts within Central Compliance support local in-country Compliance Officers to ensure their programs are robust, consistent, and meet both local regulatory requirements and internal global standards.

The Senior Manager, Enterprise Exam & Audit Management will own the oversight and tactical execution of internal audits, regulatory exams, and compliance reviews across the organization. Acting as a central liaison between business units, Compliance, Risk, Legal, and external regulators, this leader ensures enterprise-wide preparedness, consistency, and high-quality delivery in all audit and exam activities. The ideal candidate excels in project and stakeholder management, risk-based control design, and working with other compliance stakeholders - driving resolution of compliance gaps.

About the Opportunity:

• Centralize and standardize audit/exam processes to improve coordination, consistency, and quality across business lines.
• Reduce risk and friction by maintaining a centralized repository of exam artifacts and an efficient audit response process.
• Accelerate remediation cycles by implementing robust issue tracking, escalation, and resolution mechanisms.
• Enhance regulatory readiness through proactive preparedness exercises, trend analysis, and alignment with regulatory expectations.
• Strengthen stakeholder engagement by providing clear status updates, subject matter support, and risk-based recommendations.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead the audit/exam lifecycle, including planning, stakeholder engagement, evidence collection, submission, reporting, and closeout.
• Build and maintain an Audit/Exam library, serving as a single source of truth for exam history, findings, and artifacts.
• Coordinate engagement with regulators, third-party auditors, internal audit teams, and business partners to ensure structured and timely responses.
• Support compliance issue resolution, leveraging risk-based methodologies to define actions, timelines, milestones, and closure verification.
• Design and enforce SLAs and escalation protocols for audit and exam deliverables, ensuring transparency across the Lines of Defense.
• Conduct risk-based reviews and table-top preparedness exercises to identify gaps, test processes, and validate readiness for exams and audits.
• Serve as liaison for consent orders and regulatory remediation programs, supporting senior management in execution and monitoring.
• Deliver regular reporting to senior leadership and governance bodies, highlighting status, findings, remediation progress, and emerging risks.
• Optimize audit/exam processes and tools, recommending improvements to increase scalability, reduce business disruption, and accelerate turnaround.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering strong project management capabilities, regulatory knowledge, and cross-functional collaboration.

What We Look For In You:

• 6+ years of experience in compliance, risk management, internal audit, or a related governance role within financial services or fintech; with experience managing audits and assisting with regulatory exams.
• Proven leadership and project management skills to drive alignment across stakeholder groups to develop and deliver repeatable end-to-end processes and controls.
• Have familiarity with AML, money transmission, privacy, and consumer protection regulations, and industry best practices.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills and ability to interact and lead discussions comfortably with stakeholders, senior levels of management and regulators.
• Ability to establish goals and objectives that support delivery execution for multiple teams.
• Proficient analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to analyze data, identify trends, and evaluate risk scenarios effectively
• Have excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Undergraduate degree preferred

Nice-to-Have Requirements:

• Professional certifications (e.g., CAMS, PMP, CRCM).
• Experience in the crypto or digital assets sector, with familiarity around the regulatory landscape for virtual asset service providers (VASPs).
• Track record of successfully implementing cross-functional remediation programs, including those involving technology and product-driven solutions.

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:

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 $143,000 - $257,000
• 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 OKX internal or external careers site.