Team Lead, AML Investigations (L2)
Job Summary
Job Description
OKX is a leading crypto exchange and Web3 wallet platform focused on reshaping the future with Crypto and blockchain technology. We are committed to transparency and accessibility, evidenced by our monthly proof of reserves and innovative security features. The Compliance function at OKX manages the company's compliance culture and advises on regulatory obligations and enterprise risk. This role involves leading a team of AML investigators, conducting secondary reviews of their work, fostering a positive team environment, serving as an escalation point for complex cases, and monitoring team performance. The successful candidate will work with other leads to streamline processes and enhance the effectiveness of the AML investigations team.
Must have:
- Lead and manage AML investigators
- Conduct secondary reviews of investigator work
- Foster a collaborative team environment
- Serve as escalation point for complex cases
- Monitor team performance metrics
- Streamline AML investigation processes
- 4+ years AML experience
- 2+ years leadership experience
- Strong writing, analytical, communication skills
- Ability to execute tasks within tight deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Self-starter, organized, detail-oriented
- Excellent English command
Good to have:
- Prior experience in a multinational or matrix environment
- Knowledge of AML/CFT/Sanctions regulations
- Familiarity with transaction monitoring tools (e.g., Chainalysis)
- Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CAMS)
- Cryptocurrency experience
Perks:
- Competitive total compensation package
- Learning & Development programs
- Education subsidy
- Team building programs
- Company events
- Wellness allowances
- Meal allowances
- Comprehensive healthcare for employees and dependants
4 skills required
Job Details
Who We Are
At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by Crypto, ultimately contributing to every individual's freedom. OKX began as a crypto exchange giving millions of people access to crypto trading and over time becoming among the largest platforms in the world. In recent years, we have developed one of the most connected Web3 wallets used by millions to access decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX is a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets on a reliable platform that seamlessly connects with global banking and payments. In the last year, OKX has expanded into new markets including Australia, Brazil, Netherlands, Singapore and Turkey, with plans to launch in the US, Belgium and the UAE.
We are deeply committed to shaping a fairer, more transparent and accessible society through blockchain technology. This is why we publish proof of reserves monthly, and continue to ship new innovative security features.
About The Opportunity
The Compliance function 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 enterprise risk.
The successful candidate will have prior AML transaction monitoring and investigations experience in the financial services, FinTech or cryptocurrency industries. You will help detect unusual activity, suspicious/illegal behaviors and patterns, as well as assist in projects focused on preventing and detecting financial crimes.
As part of the AML Investigations team, you’ll be be responsible for conducting a variety of tasks such as investigations, conducting enhanced due diligence, preparing narrative information for SAR filings, and participating in ad-hoc projects as needed. You will utilize internal and external investigative resources and apply logical research techniques.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead and manage a small team of AML investigators, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure high-quality performance.
- Conduct thorough and constructive secondary reviews of the investigators' work to ensure accuracy, adherence to policies, and regulatory compliance.
- Foster a collaborative and positive team environment, promoting knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
- Serve as a point of escalation for complex cases, providing expert guidance and making decisions to resolve issues effectively.
- Monitor team performance metrics and implement improvement strategies as needed to achieve operational goals.
- Work with other team leads and AML managers to streamline processes and enhance the effectiveness of the AML investigations team.
What We Look For In You
- 4+ years experience in conducting AML related account activity analysis, due-diligence, and investigations in a financial services institution with at least 2 years leadership experience.
- Strong writing, analytical and communications skills. Must be able to execute tasks within tight deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills are necessary to work effectively with colleagues across regions and business units.
- Should be a self-starter, organized, detail oriented, and results driven.
- Excellent command of spoken and written English is required.
Nice to Haves
- Prior experience working in a multi-national or matrix environment.
- Knowledge with AML/CFT/Sanctions, money transmission regulations, and industry best practices.
- Familiarity with commonly used transaction monitoring & reporting tool(s), such as Chainalysis.
- Relevant industry certifications, e.g., CAMS.
- Cryptocurrency experience is 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 dependants
- More that we love to tell you along the process!
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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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