Head of Corporate Investigations
About The Position
The Head of Corporate Investigations is OKX’s most senior investigations leader and the single accountable owner for investigating wrongdoing against the company, developing cases for appropriate recovery, and pursuing civil or criminal enforcement when warranted. The role sits within the Legal department and will build and lead a global investigations function, setting its strategy, standards, and methodology. It leads investigations to high professional standards, independently and with integrity, to protect OKX’s people, assets, and reputation. The role directs investigations from allegations through findings, including intake, triage, interviews, digital forensics, and financial tracing, and personally leads the most complex and sensitive matters. It determines whether cases should be escalated to authorities and in which jurisdictions, builds matters to applicable evidentiary and procedural standards, partners with Litigation on loss recovery, and oversees engagement with authorities through resolution. The Head builds relationships with law enforcement and prosecutors across the US, EMEA, and APAC; collaborates with teams across OKX; converts findings into control improvements; and reports significant matters and trends to senior leadership. Extensive international travel on short notice is expected.
Requirements
- Prior service as an Assistant United States Attorney is required; trial attorney experience in the DOJ Criminal Division, such as the Fraud Section, will also be considered.
- Substantial record of investigating, charging, and trying federal white-collar and fraud cases, including leading grand jury investigations and working closely with federal agents.
- Deep understanding of what makes a case prosecutable and what prosecutors and police need before accepting one.
- In-house or law firm experience leading investigations.
- JD and membership in a US state bar.
- 15+ years of legal experience.
- Experience leading and developing investigative teams, including former law enforcement professionals.
- Sound, proportionate judgment and commitment to fairness and due process for individuals under investigation.
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including presenting clear findings to senior leadership and credible presentations to law enforcement.
- Discretion, integrity, and composure in sensitive, high-stakes matters.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, growth-stage, multicultural environment and across global time zones.
- Ability to collaborate across functions and earn the trust of stakeholders at every level.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in financial services or digital assets.
- Exposure to cases involving cryptocurrency or blockchain tracing.
- Experience engaging with foreign law enforcement and prosecutors, or with international cooperation mechanisms such as MLATs, particularly in Asia-Pacific.
- Supervisory experience within a US Attorney’s Office, such as unit chief or deputy chief.
- Global investigations experience.
- Mandarin language capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Set the global investigations function’s strategy, standards, and methodology; own intake, triage, and prioritization.
- Manage and develop a team of investigators, including former agents.
- Direct investigations from allegations through findings, including interview strategy, subject and witness interviews, digital forensics, and financial tracing.
- Personally lead the most complex and sensitive investigations.
- Own the framework for deciding which matters warrant escalation to authorities and in which jurisdiction.
- Build cases to the evidentiary and procedural standards of the relevant jurisdiction, and partner with the Litigation team to pursue recovery of losses.
- Oversee engagement with authorities through resolution, including providing evidence, making witnesses available, and responding to legal process as appropriate.
- Build and maintain relationships with law enforcement and prosecutors worldwide, including federal, state, and local authorities in the US, EMEA, and APAC.
- Partner with Compliance, Risk, Finance, HR, Legal colleagues, and business executives to investigate and resolve matters.
- Translate investigative findings into control improvements that prevent recurrence.
- Report significant matters and trends to senior leadership.
Benefits
- Competitive total compensation package, including a performance bonus and potentially long-term incentives.
- L&D programs and education subsidy for employee growth and development.
- Team-building programs and company events.
- Wellness and meal allowances.
- Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants.
- Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
