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BSA Officer & Head of Compliance, US

OKX
San Jose, California, United States
Full time
$ 175k - $ 262k

About this job

Job category

Compliance

Job type

Full time

Salary range

$ 175k - $ 262k

Location

San Jose, California, United States

Company size

Mature [ 50+ employess ]

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Job Description

Leads the US Compliance team and acts as the Bank Secrecy Act Officer, ensuring OKX USA's compliance with regulations. Develops and maintains compliance policies, procedures, and frameworks.

Responsibilities

  • Act as Bank Secrecy Act Officer for the US entity
  • Lead strategic direction, training and advisory support with regards to Compliance in the USA
  • Develop and maintain robust compliance policies, procedures, controls, and frameworks
  • Plan for, monitor, and assess compliance with laws, regulations and policies and similar types of regulation regionally.
  • Be responsible for OKX USA’s existing money transmitter/virtual asset licenses and assist with new license applications
  • Manage and submit all required state money transmitter reporting
  • Lead examinations, audits, and assessments
  • Prepare Compliance reports, including reports to management and the board, and other materials as required by direct and matrix stakeholders
  • Engage 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.
  • Assist with special projects as needed, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in compliance within financial services, FinTech or cryptocurrency industries. Either regulatory/licensing advisory or financial crime or both.
  • Knowledge of and enthusiasm for the crypto industry.
  • Experience and knowledge of relevant US money transmitter laws and requirements (AML/CFT, sanctions, consumer protection, privacy, state & federal reporting) and managing regulatory engagements.
  • Strong leadership, people management, and cross-functional skills
  • 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, in English

Benefits

  • Competitive total compensation package
  • L&D programs and Education subsidy for employees' growth and development
  • Various team building programs and company events
  • Wellness and meal allowances
  • Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependents
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