Head of FinCrime, Internal Audit

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement the annual audit plan for financial crimes, ensuring alignment with the organization's strategic goals and regulatory requirements.

• Advise senior management and the Board on financial crime-related risks, control gaps, and regulatory trends.

• Act as a subject matter expert for financial crimes audit, providing strategic insights and guidance.

2. Audit Execution

• Lead end-to-end audits covering AML/CTF, sanctions compliance, fraud detection, and other financial crime programs.

• Assess the effectiveness of policies, procedures, controls, and systems designed to mitigate financial crime risks.

• Monitor compliance with global regulatory requirements (e.g., BSA/AML, FATF, OFAC sanctions, etc.).

• Ensure that audits are conducted efficiently, with clear and actionable recommendations provided to management.

3. Team Management

• Recruit, train, and mentor a team of financial crimes audit professionals.

• Foster a culture of collaboration, excellence, and continuous improvement within the audit team.

• Manage team performance and ensure the delivery of high-quality audit reports.

4. Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including Compliance, Risk Management, Legal, and external regulators.

• Participate in governance forums, presenting audit findings and updates related to financial crimes risk.

• Provide proactive insights into emerging financial crime risks and regulatory changes.

5. Regulatory and Industry Knowledge

• Stay up to date with regulatory developments, industry best practices, and emerging threats in financial crime risk management.

• Ensure the organization's financial crime audit approach aligns with regulatory expectations and global standards.

6. Reporting

• Prepare and deliver comprehensive, timely, and accurate audit reports to senior management and the Audit Committee.

• Track and validate the remediation of audit findings to ensure timely resolution.

What We're Looking For

Experience: 12+ years in internal audit, including leadership roles in Financial Crimes at a leading global financial institution, fintech, or Big 4 firm. Experience in crypto, digital assets, or blockchain is a plus.

Expertise: Deep knowledge of AML, CTF, and sanctions regulatory expectations for financial services, and cutting-edge audit methodologies. Familiarity with data analytics and emerging audit technologies is highly desirable.

Leadership: Proven ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Communication: Exceptional ability to articulate complex ideas to diverse audiences, including regulators, senior leadership, and boards.

Certifications: ACAMS required. CPA, CIA, or similar credentials are also preferred. Advanced certifications (e.g.,, CISA, CFA) are a plus.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Juris Doctorate preferred.

Okcoin Statement:

Okcoin is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, and non-job related physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

The salary range for this position is $175,000 - $262,000. The salary offered depends on a variety of factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. In addition to the salary, a performance bonus and long-term incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, as well as a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Applicants should apply via Okcoin and OKX internal or external careers site.