DLT & Crypto Compliance Specialist Job October 2025

As a Senior Compliance Manager of OEM (Malta), you will play a crucial role in building out our compliance capabilities and ensuring adherence to local and international regulations. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with the OEM Head of Compliance / MLRO to provide training and advisory support on compliance matters to business partners and stakeholders.
• Maintaining and enhancing robust compliance policies, procedures, controls, and frameworks to ensure adherence to AML and other regulatory obligations, such as MiFID.
• Acting as the Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer (DMLRO).
• Monitoring and assessing compliance with Maltese and EU laws, regulations, and internal policies, particularly as they pertain to compliance.
• Assisting in overseeing annual, periodic, and on-demand compliance reviews and investigations, including monitoring program reviews and risk assessments.
• Conducting and overseeing company-wide compliance training schedules.
• Preparing comprehensive compliance reports for management, the board, and other key stakeholders.
• Assisting with special projects and initiatives as needed to advance our compliance goals.

We are looking for a highly ethical, critical thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment. The ideal candidate will possess:

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in regulatory compliance within the financial services, payments, fintech, or cryptocurrency sectors.
• Previous regulatory, supervisory, or compliance experience in the investment services or derivatives industry.
• A strong working knowledge and practical experience in developing compliance policies to ensure adherence to EU financial regulations (e.g., MFSA investment services, MiFID, and GDPR).
• Demonstrated experience in overseeing an effective compliance management program aligned with Malta and EU standards, along with an awareness of local and international industry best practices.
• Good project management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines effectively.
• Self-motivation, critical thinking abilities, and comfort working independently and within a dispersed team.
• Intuitive, highly ethical approach with the confidence to question and challenge when necessary.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Prior experience working directly in the crypto industry.
• International Compliance Association (ICA), ACAMS, or equivalent compliance certification.

Perks & Benefits:

• Competitive total compensation package.
• Comprehensive learning and development programs, including education subsidies.
• Healthcare schemes for employees and dependents.
• Wellness and meal allowances.
• Various team-building programs and company events.
• The unique opportunity to help shape a new, transformative industry.

To apply for this critical role at OKX, please click the button below. In your application, highlight your experience with EU financial regulations, particularly MiFID and GDPR, and describe how your compliance background aligns with the dynamic cryptocurrency sector. We value your insights and look forward to learning more about your qualifications.

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Q1: What is the application deadline for this position?
The closing date for applications is November 17, 2025. We encourage all interested candidates to apply promptly.

Q2: Is this a remote or onsite position?
This is an onsite, full-time position located in Malta, where our OEM operations are based.

Q3: What specific regulatory experience is essential for this role?
Candidates must have a strong working knowledge and experience with EU financial regulations, including MFSA investment services, MiFID, and GDPR, to ensure compliance within our operations.

Q4: Is prior cryptocurrency industry experience required?
While prior experience in the crypto industry is considered a significant ‘nice-to-have’, it is not strictly required. We prioritize candidates with 6+ years of regulatory compliance experience in financial services, payments, or fintech, who are keen to apply their expertise to the crypto sector.