Deputy Head of Compliance – Malta

Who We Are

At OKX, we believe crypto will help reshape the future and contribute to greater individual freedom.

OKX is a leading crypto exchange and the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions of customers access to crypto trading and decentralised applications. OKX is also trusted by institutions seeking secure access to crypto markets and is supported by its Proof of Reserves programme.

Across our global offices, we are united by three core principles:
We Before Me, Do the Right Thing, and Get Things Done. These values shape how we work and help us create a collaborative, rewarding and diverse environment for every OK-er.

The Compliance function is responsible for promoting a strong compliance culture and supporting the safe, sustainable growth of OKX. We are a team of risk-minded problem solvers who advise the business on regulatory obligations, conduct expectations and enterprise risks.

OKX Europe Limited operates within a significant EU regulatory perimeter, including authorisation as a crypto-asset service provider under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation and as a payment institution in Malta.

As Deputy Head of Compliance for OKX Europe Limited, you will support the Head of Compliance in leading the entity’s Compliance function and maintaining an effective compliance framework across its crypto-asset and payment services.

You will oversee the day-to-day operation of key elements of the compliance programme, provide trusted advice to senior stakeholders and deputise for the Head of Compliance when required. You will help translate regulatory requirements into practical controls and ensure that compliance considerations are embedded in products, services and strategic decisions.

The position reports to the Head of Compliance, OKX Europe Limited, with appropriate access to local senior management, Board committees and relevant regional and global Compliance leaders.

You will:

• Leadership and Governance:
  Support the Head of Compliance in managing the function, people, and annual plan, and deputise at management and committee meetings when required.
• Regulatory Advisory:
  Provide commercially aware advice to Product, Engineering, Operations, Legal, and Risk teams on EU/Maltese regulations, including MiCA, payment services, DORA, and consumer protection.
• Framework and Product Reviews:
  Maintain a risk-based framework for crypto-asset and payment activities. Conduct compliance reviews of customer journeys, disclosures, complaints, conflicts of interest, safeguarding, outsourcing, and operational resilience.
• Monitoring and Remediation:
  Run the Compliance Monitoring Programme (thematic reviews, control testing). Oversee risk assessments, elevate breaches, and drive sustainable remediation.
• Regulatory Relations:
  Assist in managing the relationship with the MFSA and other authorities, coordinating supervisory meetings, information requests, and accurate regulatory notifications/returns.
• Reporting:
  Prepare high-quality reports on key risks, trends, breaches, and monitoring findings for senior management, Boards, and committees.
• Cross-Functional Defense:
  Partner closely with the MLRO and Financial Crime teams (maintaining clear boundaries between regulatory and financial crime duties), as well as Risk and Internal Audit.
• Culture and Training:
  Coach the Compliance team, deliver targeted training to directors and staff, and champion a culture where regulatory obligations and customer interests guide business decisions.

• Experience and
  
  Education:
  
  5+ years of regulatory compliance experience in financial services, payments, fintech, or the crypto-asset sector, including a senior role. A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) is required.
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