Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer, Eurasia

Okx
APAC
Remote

Who this role is best for

Aimed at senior compliance professionals with AML/CFT expertise who can operate independently in a remote, multi-jurisdictional environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with prior experience as a Deputy MLRO or senior AML professional in regulated financial institutions
    — “Previous experience as a Deputy MLRO, or senior AML professional is highly desirable.”
  • Individuals with strong grasp of local AML/CFT regulations in Kazakhstan and cross-border compliance frameworks
    — “Strong knowledge of local AML/CFT requirements.”
  • Professionals fluent in English, Russian, and Kazakh who can navigate complex regulatory conversations
    — “Business language proficiency in English, Russian & Kazakh.”

Things to consider

  • Must be eligible to work in Kazakhstan, as the role is based there despite being remote
    — “Rights to work in Kazakhstan”
  • Role demands handling of virtual asset-specific financial crime typologies and crypto compliance
    — “Crypto or virtual asset compliance experience is highly desirable.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in handling STR filings and regulatory disclosures in your resume and interviews
    — “Review internal suspicious activity escalations and support decisions on regulatory disclosures and STR filings.”
  • Emphasize your ability to independently manage AML/CFT operations during leadership absences
    — “Act in the MLRO’s capacity during periods of absence.”
  • Demonstrate familiarity with blockchain analytics tools like Chainalysis or Elliptic
    — “Familiarity with blockchain analytics tools such as Chainalysis, Elliptic or TRM Labs is advantageous.”
  • Showcase your track record in supporting regulatory inspections and audits
    — “Assist with regulatory inspections, audits, information requests and remediation activities.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • Experience in AML/CFT
  • Strong knowledge of local AML/CFT requirements
  • Supporting the MLRO in maintaining the AML/CFT framework
Typical background
Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business or a related fieldProfessional AML or compliance certification

Skills & requirements

Required

Aml/cft FrameworkRegulatory RequirementsSuspicious Activity EscalationsRegulatory ReportsTransaction MonitoringSanctions ScreeningCustomer Risk AssessmentsPEP ReviewsRegulatory EngagementCompliance MonitoringControl TestingGap AssessmentsCompliance ManualsRisk AssessmentsRegistersRegulatory Records

Preferred

Cross-border InvestigationsCustomer-risk Matters

Stack & domain

AMLCFTTransaction MonitoringBlockchain AnalyticsSanctions ScreeningCustomer Risk AssessmentsPEP ReviewsCommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkCustomer-first ApproachAttention To DetailCAMSICAFinanceComplianceRegulatoryCrypto

About the role

Original posting from Okx via Greenhouse

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, transaction monitoring, sanctions, EDD and regulatory reporting.

Experience working with regulators or supporting regulatory examinations.

Crypto or virtual asset compliance experience is highly desirable.

Knowledge & Skills

Strong understanding of AML/CFT requirements, FATF standards and financial crime risks associated with virtual assets.

Familiarity with blockchain analytics tools such as Chainalysis, Elliptic or TRM Labs is advantageous.

Strong investigative, analytical and decision-making skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Business language proficiency in English, Russian & Kazakh.

High integrity, sound judgement and the ability to operate independently.

Nice to Have

Experience within a crypto exchange or virtual asset service provider.

Experience with regional or multi-jurisdictional AML programmes.

Knowledge of compliance technology, transaction monitoring and blockchain analytics tools.

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Source: Okx careers (Greenhouse)

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