Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer, Eurasia

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We are seeking an experienced compliance professional to join us as Deputy MLRO , supporting the MLRO in maintaining a strong AML/CFT framework and ensuring continuous regulatory coverage. Who We Are At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by crypto, and ultimately contribute to every individual's freedom. OKX is a leading crypto exchange, and the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX is also a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets. We are safe and reliable, backed by our Proof of Reserves. Across our multiple offices globally, we are united by our core principles: We Before Me , Do the Right Thing , and Get Things Done . These shared values drive our culture, shape our processes, and foster a friendly, rewarding, and diverse environment for every OK-er. OKX is part of OKG, a group that brings the value of Blockchain to users around the world, through our leading products OKX, OKX Wallet, OKLink and more. About the Opportunity We are looking for an experienced AML and compliance professional to serve as Deputy MLRO . The role will support the MLRO in the day-to-day operation of the AML/CFT programme and act in the MLRO’s capacity during periods of absence. The successful candidate must have strong knowledge of local AML/CFT requirements. Key Responsibilities Deputy MLRO & AML/CFT Duties • Act as Deputy MLRO and provide full MLRO coverage during the MLRO’s absence. • Support the MLRO in maintaining the Company's AML/CFT framework and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. • Review internal suspicious activity escalations and support decisions on regulatory disclosures and STR filings. • Support preparation and submission of regulatory reports, as required. • Oversee and support transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, customer risk assessments, EDD and PEP reviews. • Assist with investigations involving higher-risk customers, transactions and crypto-related financial crime typologies. Regulatory & Governance Support • Support engagement with the regulator and other relevant regulatory or law-enforcement authorities. • Monitor regulatory developments affecting virtual assets and financial crime compliance. • Assist with regulatory inspections, audits, information requests and remediation activities. • Support preparation of AML and compliance reporting for senior management and governance committees. Compliance Programme Support • Assist with maintaining AML/CFT, KYC, CDD, EDD, sanctions and transaction-monitoring policies and procedures. • Conduct compliance monitoring, control testing and gap assessments. • Support maintenance of compliance manuals, risk assessments, registers and regulatory records. • Provide practical compliance guidance to business and operational teams. Regional Compliance Support • Provide regional compliance support reviewing AML/TM/Escalations from Compliance Operations teams • Work closely with regional and global Compliance teams to ensure consistent application of OKX financial crime standards. • Support cross-border investigations and customer-risk matters where required. What We Look For in You Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business or a related field. • Professional AML or compliance certification such as CAMS, ICA or equivalent is preferred. • Rights to work in Kazakhstan Experience • At least 5 + years of experience in AML, financial crime or regulatory compliance within a regulated financial institution, fintech, payments or virtual asset business. • Previous experience as a Deputy MLRO , or senior AML professional is highly desirable. • Experience handling suspicious activity investigations, t

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