Senior Compliance Analyst, KYC

OKX • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

The Senior Compliance Analyst, KYC will support the strategic design, implementation, and oversight of OKX’s Global KYC Program. The role integrates subject-matter and industry expertise, assesses risk, and coordinates with stakeholders across Business (including Product, Engineering, and Design), Operations, Legal, and Compliance to promote compliance with applicable policies, laws, and regulations.

The position provides guidance on KYC matters, maintains global standards and procedures, supports controls and systems, identifies process deficiencies, and contributes to reporting, corrective actions, training, and special projects. It also requires staying current on regulatory guidance, enforcement actions, and industry practices across relevant jurisdictions.

Requirements

• Substantive experience in AML/KYC compliance within financial services, FinTech, or crypto industries.
• Demonstrable experience managing teams, overseeing processes, and leading AML/KYC-related initiatives.
• Sound knowledge of regional and jurisdictional AML/KYC regulations and requirements for the crypto industry, including APAC, EU, LATAM, MENA, and the US.
• Excellent research, analytical, and due diligence skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to interact and lead discussions.
• Ability to work within and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated critical thinker, able to work independently and in a dispersed team environment across varied tasks.
• Highly ethical, intuitive, and comfortable questioning and challenging.
• Solid understanding of and familiarity with the crypto industry.
• Experience working in a global and/or remote environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.

Nice To Haves

• CAMS, CFE, or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist the KYC Advisory Lead with the strategic design, implementation, and oversight of the Global KYC Program.
• Draft, maintain, and advise on Global KYC Standards and procedures, including supplements and addendums as needed.
• Provide timely guidance to key stakeholders and act as an escalation point for complex KYC issues.
• Partner with stakeholders to evaluate, maintain, enhance, and implement critical KYC controls, systems, and frameworks.
• Support identification and assessment of process deficiencies, enhance reporting capabilities, and recommend corrective actions while meeting regulatory and audit commitments.
• Assist with special projects in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Conduct targeted KYC-related training as needed.
• Stay up to date on relevant global, regional, and jurisdictional regulatory guidance, enforcement actions, and industry best practices.

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package.
• Team-building programs and company events.
• Wellness and meal allowances.
• Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants.
• A performance bonus and long-term incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, depending on the position offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior