Compliance Manager, Transaction Monitoring

Who We Are:

Okcoin is one of the world’s largest and fastest growing cryptocurrency exchanges. We help millions of people buy and sell bitcoin, and over 30 other crypto assets every day — but our work is a whole lot more than that. We’re building an inclusive future of finance, one that opens new opportunities to learn financial literacy, store value, and build wealth for everyone.

Ready to help the next billion people experience the future of finance with us? Come on board. We have offices in San Francisco, Miami, Malta, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan. 

About the Team:

The Compliance function at Okcoin 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.

What You'll be Doing:

As Compliance Manager, Transaction Monitoring, you’ll lead a team responsible for building out key aspects of our AML and Fraud transaction monitoring program while monitoring developments globally. This requires strong leadership skills, AML/Compliance domain expertise as well as stakeholder management skills to handle complex matters and work with colleagues at all levels. The position reports directly to the Compliance Director, Americas.  

What You'll be Doing:

• Developing and maintaining robust transaction monitoring policies, procedures, controls, and frameworks
• Engaging cross-functionally (with groups such as Data, Engineering, Finance, Legal, Product, and Risk) to implement an effective compliance management program in line with the global standards and industry best practices.
• Monitor and assess compliance with laws, regulations and policies (including BSA/AML and OFAC, Crypto Travel Rule, FATF Guidances, etc) and similar types of regulation globally.
• Lead compliance reviews and forensic investigations, triggered internally or from law enforcement requests
• Assist with special projects as needed, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

 What We Look For in You:

• 4+ years of experience in compliance within financial services, FinTech or cryptocurrency industries.
• Experience and knowledge of both fiat and crypto transaction monitoring systems, typologies, and controls
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
• 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
• Strong communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written

Nice to Haves:

• CAMS, ICA, or equivalent certification

Okcoin Statement:

Okcoin 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.