About the company
Okcoin is one of the worldās largest and fastest growing cryptocurrency exchanges. We help millions of people buy and sell bitcoin, and over 20 other crypto assets every day ā but our work is a whole lot more than that. Weāre building an inclusive future of finance, one that opens new opportunities to learn financial literacy, store value, and build wealth for everyone. Ready to help the next billion people experience the future of finance with us? Come on board. We have offices in San Francisco, San Jose, Austin, Malta, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan and Dublin.
Job Summary
What You'll Be Doing
šThis role will oversee the development and implementation of a global Sanctions Compliance Program, partnering closely with other Compliance Leaders, Legal, Product, Engineering and Risk. This role will develop and maintain a strong and efficient controls environment in order to comply with all applicable sanctions laws, regulations, and guidance for Okcoin's global presence.
In this role you will:
šOwn, develop, and manage the global Sanctions Compliance Program framework, including but not limited to strategy, roadmap and controls to address the dynamic global sanctions compliance requirements. šEvaluate and evolve current implementation and operational processes to ensure Sanctions compliance with applicable laws, regulations and industry best practices. šMonitor, evaluate and advise on global Sanctions requirements for new and existing products, services, and operational footprint. šCommunicate Sanctions compliance framework and program requirements to all relevant stakeholders (internal and external). šEngage cross-functionally (with groups such as Legal, Product, Engineering and Risk) to establish a thoughtful, strategic and scalable approach to the Sanctions Compliance Program and related processes. šAssist with special projects as needed, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
What We Look For In You
š7+ years of experience in Sanctions compliance at regulated financial institutions šStrong and in-depth knowledge and understanding of OFAC, EU and UN sanctions regimes. šExcellent technical understanding of operational processes and vendor solutions, in order to build, operationalize, and enhance a sound and effective Sanctions program. šProven leadership and project management skills to drive alignment across stakeholder groups to develop and implement controls and processes. šAbility to lead projects/initiatives with high visibility and complexity. šExcellent communication skills with the ability to interact and lead discussions comfortably with senior levels of management and regulators.