Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer - Malta

<div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxuseysYUio6Qia64JLLAwE7dh"> <div data-page-id="doxusokjWsaOkSCIjzixAfRM3sd" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusaUYeCmu82WSkkm5KDd00db"> <div data-page-id="AEW3d0Y2noLuIcxROuFubTLpsZd" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div data-page-id="AEW3d0Y2noLuIcxROuFubTLpsZd" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxuseysYUio6Qia64JLLAwE7dh"> <div data-page-id="doxusokjWsaOkSCIjzixAfRM3sd" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusaUYeCmu82WSkkm5KDd00db"> <div data-page-id="AEW3d0Y2noLuIcxROuFubTLpsZd" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div data-page-id="AEW3d0Y2noLuIcxROuFubTLpsZd" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxuseysYUio6Qia64JLLAwE7dh"> <div data-page-id="doxusokjWsaOkSCIjzixAfRM3sd" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusaUYeCmu82WSkkm5KDd00db"> <div data-page-id="AEW3d0Y2noLuIcxROuFubTLpsZd" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div data-page-id="AEW3d0Y2noLuIcxROuFubTLpsZd" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxuseysYUio6Qia64JLLAwE7dh"> <div data-page-id="doxusokjWsaOkSCIjzixAfRM3sd" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusaUYeCmu82WSkkm5KDd00db"> <div data-page-id="AEW3d0Y2noLuIcxROuFubTLpsZd" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxuseysYUio6Qia64JLLAwE7dh"> <div data-page-id="doxusokjWsaOkSCIjzixAfRM3sd" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusaUYeCmu82WSkkm5KDd00db"> <div data-page-id="AEW3d0Y2noLuIcxROuFubTLpsZd" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div data-page-id="AEW3d0Y2noLuIcxROuFubTLpsZd" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxuseysYUio6Qia64JLLAwE7dh"> <div data-page-id="doxusokjWsaOkSCIjzixAfRM3sd" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusaUYeCmu82WSkkm5KDd00db"> <div data-page-id="AEW3d0Y2noLuIcxROuFubTLpsZd" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div data-page-id="AEW3d0Y2noLuIcxROuFubTLpsZd" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div data-page-id="DS2kdqPrMoHOqMxJ2a9lg2rNgJc" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <h3 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-QuaadxsdqowGwjxdQL4lkcDSgVd">Who We Are</h3> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-U4EAdiPJ1o8kQqxOulglw20KgXf">At OKX, we believe crypto will help reshape the future and contribute to greater individual freedom.</div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Khl1dwbWSogmjKxYBgTljx7zgXf">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.</div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Kxh0dwuTCokjlnxG9rJlm3USgJh">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.</div> <h3 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-X3HndhnlIoxcmfxEH6Vl1xgogkf">About the Team</h3> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Gmpvd5P1soI4NmxrIiBluRY7gVc">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.</div> <h3 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-WJmDdHAmfob8oSxXAyClWHYUgTe">About the Opportunity</h3> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-R9ked2GnWounl8xP4qPlxwFJge0">We are looking for a <strong>Deputy </strong><strong>Money Laundering Reporting Officer</strong><strong> (Deputy </strong><strong>MLRO</strong><strong>)</strong> to support the MLRO in overseeing and further developing the organisation’s AML/CFT and financial crime compliance framework within a MiCA-regulated crypto-asset environment. The role will provide exposure to a broad range of financial crime matters, including customer due diligence, transaction and blockchain monitoring, investigations, suspicious activity reporting and regulatory engagement.</div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-WQzOdk4SRosBGoxVmG2l7Vt2gfd">The Deputy MLRO will act as a key AML/CFT subject-matter expert across the organisation, providing oversight, advice and challenge to ensure that financial crime risks are appropriately identified, assessed and managed. The role will also support the continuous enhancement of AML/CFT systems and controls, ensuring that they remain effective, proportionate and aligned with the organisation’s evolving products, customer base and risk profile.</div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Q8pXdlDpuoqD2Bxq8yElxWEpgLg">Working closely with the MLRO and stakeholders across Compliance, KYC, Transaction Monitoring, Operations, Product, Legal and Risk, the successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining a strong financial crime compliance framework while supporting an efficient and risk-based customer experience.</div> <h3 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-VPLidvyxyoDSHmxFxrUlKr1qgPb">What You’ll Be Doing</h3> <ul class="list-bullet1"> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-NkMAd8VXqo6bAZxLh3Flrd2Ag4b" data-list="bullet"> <div><strong>Support and deputise for the </strong><strong>MLRO</strong>, including assisting with AML/CFT governance, management and Board reporting, regulatory matters and oversight of the organisation’s financial crime compliance framework.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-LdUrdRz2noCJ9Wxyo9hlG1TRgFf" data-list="bullet"> <div><strong>Oversee complex </strong><strong>AML</strong><strong>/</strong><strong>CFT</strong><strong> investigations and escalations</strong>, including transaction monitoring alerts, blockchain activity, higher-risk customer relationships and internal suspicious activity reports, ensuring decisions and rationale are appropriately documented.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-CWVtd4grKomVB6xBbY7l5q0Wgrg" data-list="bullet"> <div><strong>Support </strong><strong>suspicious activity</strong><strong> reporting processes</strong>, including assessment of potential suspicion, preparation and review of external reports where appropriate, and maintenance of appropriate confidentiality and controls against tipping off.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-M6B0dctcwoj4iQxBMOKlTiHTgcd" data-list="bullet"> <div><strong>Provide second-line oversight of </strong><strong>KYC</strong><strong>, </strong><strong>CDD</strong><strong> and </strong><strong>EDD</strong>, including higher-risk customers, Source of Funds and Source of Wealth assessments, customer risk classification, ongoing monitoring and periodic or trigger-based reviews.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ALPtd15I4o0mVixiIails1P6geb" data-list="bullet"> <div><strong>Oversee and enhance transaction and blockchain monitoring controls</strong>, including scenario and threshold calibration, effectiveness testing, identification of emerging typologies and initiatives to improve detection quality and reduce unnecessary false positives.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Hy7SdoVEuo2djwxhHGsl5fq7gDe" data-list="bullet"> <div><strong>Provide AML/CFT expertise on crypto-specific risks</strong>, including self-hosted wallets, cross-chain activity, DeFi, mixers, privacy-enhancing technologies and other emerging risks, as well as applicable Travel Rule requirements.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-KkAZdnNg4oERSTxplJdlFq4Tg3e" data-list="bullet"> <div><strong>Support regulatory engagement and continuous improvement</strong>, including regulatory inspections and information requests, audits, remediation programmes, new product and service risk assessments, AML/CFT training and implementation of relevant regulatory developments.</div> </li> </ul> <h3 class="heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-C0Rdd3uU0osBCPxuS5ol1w6Hg2c">What We’re Looking For</h3> <ul class="list-bullet1"> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Lg1ldwMpCoNYIZxpTjxlnJ2UgSb" data-list="bullet"> <div><strong>Relevant AML/CFT and financial crime experience</strong>, preferably gained within a regulated CASP/VASP, crypto exchange, fintech, payments business or financial institution, with experience in a senior AML, financial crime or compliance role considered an advantage.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-MSmadcrUXoGzRhx3FCilzPWegDe" data-list="bullet"> <div><strong>Strong knowledge of EU AML/CFT requirements and the risk-based approach</strong>, together with a good understanding of the regulatory framework applicable to CASPs, including MiCA and the EU Transfer of Funds Regulation/Travel Rule.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Ku8md6lTJo5AC6x04dalKRctgPf" data-list="bullet"> <div><strong>Practical experience across core AML/CFT disciplines</strong>, including CDD/EDD, Source of Funds and Source of Wealth, customer risk assessment, transaction monitoring, investigations and suspicious activity reporting.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-H8RVdm1xeoITPjxn5u0lJfnGg0f" data-list="bullet"> <div><strong>Strong understanding of crypto-assets and blockchain-related financial crime risks</strong>, with experience using or interpreting blockchain analytics and transaction monitoring tools considered a strong advantage.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Keu9dvoFno8KETx89lIlRYp6gqh" data-list="bullet"> <div><strong>Strong analytical and investigative skills</strong>, with the ability to assess complex customer and transactional activity, distinguish unusual but legitimate behaviour from genuine financial crime concerns, and reach well-reasoned and defensible decisions.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Tce7dqDjhoKU5Kx0L3zl2IjfgOh" data-list="bullet"> <div><strong>Excellent judgement, communication and stakeholder-management skills</strong>, including the confidence to provide independent challenge, escalate material concerns and communicate effectively with senior management, operational teams, auditors and regulatory authorities.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-RXBod5VtjoS8EKxSiX7l5P3zgJc" data-list="bullet"> <div><strong>Relevant academic or professional qualifications</strong>, with a degree in law, finance, economics, compliance, risk or a related field and/or recognised AML/financial crime qualifications such as CAMS, ICA or equivalent considered an advantage.</div> </li> </ul> <h3 class="heading-1 ace-line old-record-id-Y8TOdKxLbo5b1ax6wNklQQr1gff">Perks &amp; Benefits</h3> <ul class="list-bullet1"> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Mz8kd8QtXoK8UFx2ePUlS4iOgHo" data-list="bullet"> <div>Competitive total compensation package.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-H4B3d9Cmuo48YNxwRmllf54GgIf" data-list="bullet"> <div>Learning and development programmes and an education subsidy.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Eps8d8C4co7QFbxzViAl3k4egZd" data-list="bullet"> <div>Team-building programmes and company events.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UUqudKBS4ou6agxyuSql3Nc5gMd" data-list="bullet"> <div>Wellness and meal allowances.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Bc5DdUd0XoUR1bx9yPglywqLgzl" data-list="bullet"> <div>Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XyvadxXLVo0drexSoSul6Vp4gHf" data-list="bullet"> <div>Additional benefits that we would be pleased to discuss during the recruitment process.</div> </li> </ul> <h3 class="heading-1 ace-line old-record-id-UHBbdvBRUoJJsZx6utcl7Ee1grh">OKX Statement</h3> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-HhKpduoO8oiPLcxBpZUl6IxZgo0">OKX is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, non-job-related physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> 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