Director of Conduct and Anti-Bribery & Corruption

OKX•San Jose, CA

29d•$200,000 - $275,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As the Director of Conduct and Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABC), you are the primary architect of OKX’s ethical framework. You will lead the global strategy to mitigate bribery, corruption, and market abuse risks across our entire ecosystem. This isn't just about policy—it’s about designing high-tech surveillance and conduct standards that scale with a world-class crypto exchange. You will serve as a senior advisor to Legal and Risk, ensuring our global footprint remains compliant, ethical, and beyond reproach.

Requirements

Experience: 10+ years of senior-level experience in ABC, financial crimes, or conduct risk. Must have led compliance functions within a global, matrixed organization.
Regulatory Mastery: Expert-level command of the FCPA, UK Bribery Act, and international conduct standards. You should be able to explain the nuances of these to a software engineer or a CEO with equal clarity.
Tech-Savvy Governance: Experience leveraging AI-driven surveillance tools and automated risk management platforms.
Executive Presence: Proven ability to challenge the status quo and influence C-suite stakeholders during high-stakes decision-making.
Operational Grit: A track record of building controls from scratch in fast-moving industries (FinTech, Crypto, or Global E-commerce).
Ethical Backbone: High emotional intelligence and the courage to make tough calls in ambiguous situations.
Education: Bachelor’s degree required; JD, MBA, or advanced relevant certifications (CAMS, ICA Diploma) are highly preferred.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience in the crypto or digital assets sector.
Experience managing internal "Whistleblower" programs and ethics hotlines.
Fluency in multiple languages, reflecting our global employee base.

Responsibilities

Program Architecture: Own the end-to-end global ABC and Conduct framework, including the strategy, roadmap, and high-level policy governance for a multi-jurisdictional environment.
Surveillance Oversight: Lead the implementation of e-commerce and communication surveillance tools to detect and prevent market abuse, insider dealing, and unethical conduct.
Strategic Advisory: Partner with senior leadership and frontline business units to provide pragmatic advice on high-risk business practices, gift/entertainment thresholds, and third-party partnerships.
Licensing & Regulatory Defense: Support global licensing efforts by demonstrating program efficacy to regulators and ensuring the ABC program meets evolving international standards (FCPA, UKBA, etc.).
Incident & Ethics Management: Oversee complex investigations into potential breaches of conduct or bribery, collaborating closely with Legal and Risk teams to ensure swift remediation.
Cross-Functional Leadership: Drive alignment between diverse teams to embed a "compliance-first" culture that doesn't sacrifice speed.