Tech Governance - Security Compliance & Governance Engineer

About the role

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. This is not a traditional GRC hire. The Tech G overnance Office is looking for someone who combines the governance judgment of a seasoned compliance professional with the drive of a forward-deployed engineer - someone who closes gaps by shipping solutions, navigates ambiguity without hand-holding, and operates with the urgency of a startup and the rigour of a regulated financial institution. You will own complex cross-functional workstreams independently - coordinating across Engineering, Legal, Product, and Finance - while managing external auditors and regulators. Strong written and verbal communication in both English and Mandarin is a meaningful advantage in this role. AI tooling is not optional; it is how you work.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead audit remediation programmes - assess gaps, develop structured plans, and drive verified closure across engineering, product, legal, and operations without escalation dependency.
• Own cross-functional governance workstreams - set milestones, coordinate accountability, and remove blockers across departments with limited management oversight.
• Conduct IT security and architecture governance reviews - assess whether systems and processes meet applicable standards, and issue findings with clear ownership and remediation timelines.
• Build and maintain the policy estate - draft, refine, and operationalise IT governance policies and procedures; translate regulatory requirements into implementation-ready guidance for first-line teams.
• Lead regulator and auditor engagement - serve as the primary coordination interface for external audit and regulatory correspondence, representing the Tech G overnance Office with credibility and precision.
• Deploy AI to accelerate compliance operations - prototype and scale AI-assisted workflows for evidence collection, control monitoring, audit response, and policy generation; drive team-wide adoption.
• Deliver Tech G overnance -level reporting - produce governance dashboards and executive briefs on remediation status, risk exposure, and regulatory posture, independently and to publication standard.
• Track the regulatory horizon - monitor evolving requirements across active jurisdictions, translate changes into prioritised internal action, and brief senior leadership proactively.
• What We Look For In You
• AI Adoption & Application - Must Have
• Active daily use of AI tools to accelerate compliance and governance work - demonstrated practice with measurable output impact, not theoretical awareness.
• Ability to identify, build, and scale AI-assisted workflows within a Tech G overnance office context - evidence automation, policy generation, audit response, or control monitoring.
• Working knowledge of AI governance and risk - sufficient to contribute to internal AI oversight frameworks and assess AI-related compliance obligations.
• Independent Cross-Functional Leadership - Must Have
• Demonstrated ability to own and drive complex, multi-stakeholder workstreams independently - setting direction, coordinating accountability, and delivering outcomes without management escalation.
• Track record of influencing without authority across engineering, legal, finance, and operations in a fast-moving environment.
• Comfortable operating under ambiguity and shifting priorities while maintaining institutional-grade standards for accuracy and documentation.

Requirements

• Self-directed driver - You run cross-functional workstreams without being managed. Ambiguity is a starting point, not a blocker.
• AI-native operator - You already use AI to do more, faster - and you raise the floor for the teams around you.
• Clear communicator - You earn trust across regulators, auditors, and C-suite through precision and consistency - in any room.
• Culture Fit
• Pace
• Standards
• Startup velocity - Decisions move fast. Priorities shift. You ship, iterate, and adapt - without waiting for perfect conditions or top-down direction.
• Financial institution rigour - Audit trails matter. Regulators scrutinise. The bar for accuracy, documentation, and accountability is institutional-grade - always.
• The tension between these two is not a bug - it is the job. We are looking for someone who holds both without compromise.
• 8+ years in I

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