Senior Compliance Analyst, Token Listing

1 Day ago • 4 Years +

About the job

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Senior Compliance Analyst, Token Listing role requires 4+ years of experience in compliance/risk within financial services, FinTech, or cryptocurrency industries. Strong knowledge of AML/CFT requirements, sanctions, and consumer risks is a must. Foundational knowledge of the crypto economy and excellent analytical skills are essential.

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 Team

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.

Our Token Listings team, in particular, is responsible for performing comprehensive due diligence reviews of all tokens being considered for listing.

What You'll be Doing:

This role will provide analyst level support conducting compliance reviews of tokens being considered for listing on OKGroup’s exchanges around the globe, including but not limited to performing due diligence on the project, project teams and product use cases, and evaluating related risks. You also will liaise with the Legal, Risk and Listing teams throughout the review process. The ideal candidate will be a crypto-forward individual with basic knowledge of various networking protocols.

In this role you will:

Be part of a team of crypto researchers performing due diligence on tokens and issuer teams.
Support the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and guidelines for token listing reviews.
Support ongoing calibration of the methodology and framework to ensure pertinent risks are identified and analyzed as the broader ecosystem evolves and innovates.
Support the identification of compliance risks and consult with key partners in Compliance, Legal, Risk and Listings to ensure all pertinent risks are adequately addressed.
Stay apprised of changes in the crypto economy and regulatory environment including blockchain trends, emerging network protocols, prominent industry participants, as well as regulatory rule making, guidance, and litigation.
Present analyses and risk findings to relevant stakeholders and senior leaders to guide platform and product support of digital assets.

What We Look For in You:

4+ years of experience in related compliance/risk function within financial services, FinTech or cryptocurrency industries.
Knowledge and understanding of financial services regulations, compliance, policies, process, and procedures.
Strong knowledge of AML/CFT requirements, sanctions, and consumer risks with familiarity applying compliance frameworks to crypto assets and products.
Excellent judgment and analysis with the capacity to synthesize complex research to a concise summary and recommendation.
Foundational knowledge of the crypto economy with a strong desire to learn more.
Proven ability to work within and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Self-motivated, critical thinker and adept at working independently and in a dispersed team environment covering multiple and varied tasks.
Intuitive, highly ethical and comfortable to question and challenge.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

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