Senior Compliance Analyst, KYC

OKX•San Jose, CA
•$143,000 - $214,000

About The Position

The Senior Compliance Analyst, KYC supports OKX’s Global KYC Program within the Compliance function. The role assists with the program’s strategic design, implementation, and oversight, and provides subject-matter expertise on KYC compliance. It assesses risk and coordinates with business stakeholders—including Product, Engineering, and Design—as well as Operations, Legal, and other Compliance teams, helping ensure compliance with applicable policies, laws, and regulations. The position drafts and maintains Global KYC Standards and procedures, advises on complex KYC issues, and helps evaluate and improve KYC controls, systems, frameworks, reporting, and processes. It also supports corrective actions and regulatory and audit commitments, contributes to special projects and targeted training, and monitors relevant regulatory guidance, enforcement actions, and industry practices.

Requirements

  • Substantive AML/KYC compliance experience within financial services, FinTech, or crypto industries.
  • Demonstrable experience managing teams, overseeing processes, and leading AML/KYC initiatives.
  • Sound knowledge of regional and jurisdictional AML/KYC regulations and requirements for the crypto industry.
  • Excellent research, analytical, and due diligence skills.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to interact with stakeholders 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 multiple 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 necessary.
  • Provide timely guidance to stakeholders and act as a point of escalation 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 satisfying regulatory and audit commitments.
  • Assist with special projects in a fast-paced and changing environment.
  • Conduct targeted KYC-related training as needed.
  • Stay current on 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.
  • Performance bonus and long-term incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package.
  • Medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.
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