Senior Compliance Analyst (Financial Crimes Compliance)
New York, United States; San Jose, California, United States
Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Compliance Analyst to join our U.S. Compliance team, supporting OKXs U.S. operations and assisting the BSA Officer and Senior Compliance Manager in ensuring adherence to all local regulatory requirements. This role combines regulatory compliance and financial crime compliance, with responsibilities spanning licensing maintenance, regulatory reporting, escheatment/abandoned property management, and customer due diligence (CDD).
You will serve as a subject matter expert on U.S. regulatory requirements, oversee critical compliance obligations, and partner with cross-functional teams to manage financial crime risks and regulatory expectations. This is a key position that requires both operational execution and strategic oversight to support the integrity and resilience of our compliance program.
What Youll Be Doing
- Licensing & Regulatory Reporting: Maintain and renew 40+ state money transmitter licenses (MTLs), including renewals, biennial reports, corporate updates, and new license applications; manage a large portfolio of regulatory reporting obligations; coordinate with state regulators on annual assessments, examinations, and ad-hoc requests; maintain a detailed calendar of licensing and reporting deadlines; collaborate with executives, counsel, and regulators on attestations, filings, and corporate disclosures; document and streamline licensing, reporting, and compliance workflows to ensure consistency and audit readiness; experience with escheatment and state MTL licensing programs, including filings through the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS).
- Escheatment & Abandoned Property: Oversee state unclaimed property and escheatment requirements, including customer outreach, due diligence, and timely reporting/remittance; maintain accurate records of dormant accounts and other escheatable property; collaborate with Finance, Operations, and Product teams to ensure accurate reporting and reconciliation; serve as the compliance point of contact for regulators and auditors on escheatment matters.
- Customer Due Diligence & Escalations: Conduct comprehensive CDD and enhanced due diligence (EDD) reviews for retail and institutional clients, verify identity, beneficial ownership, and source of funds/wealth; investigate escalations related to PEPs, sanctions screening, and adverse media; support Payment Risk, Fraud, and Market Surveillance teams; maintain accurate case documentation and data quality; refine escalation workflows and risk rating frameworks.
- Compliance Program Support: Assist with regulatory mapping and reporting; review onboarding and lifecycle escalations for AML/CFT and sanctions adherence; monitor program effectiveness through metrics and reporting; support audits/regulatory examinations by preparing documentation; maintain and update compliance policies and procedures.
What We Look For In You
- 4+ years of experience in compliance, AML/CDD, licensing, or regulatory risk within financial services, fintech, or cryptocurrency.
- Strong understanding of U.S. financial services regulations, AML/CFT obligations, sanctions regimes, MTL licensing requirements, and escheatment laws.
- Proven experience managing complex compliance reporting programs and regulatory submissions.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and time-management skills; ability to prioritize under tight deadlines.
- Strong communication skills for interactions with internal stakeholders, executives, regulators, and counsel.
- High ethical standards, professional integrity, and willingness to escalate when needed.
- Familiarity with compliance systems, NMLS, and regulatory reporting portals.
- Nice to Haves: Prior experience managing state MTL licensing and escheatment programs; knowledge of state statutes governing money transmission and abandoned property; crypto company experience; industry certifications (e.g., CAMS, CRCM, CFE, PMI); familiarity with crypto products and blockchain analytics; bachelors degree in Finance, Business, Law, or related field.
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive total compensation package
- L&D programs and education subsidies
- Team building programs and company events
- Wellness and meal allowances
- Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependents
- More that we love to tell you along the process
OKX Statement
OKX 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 disability or protected veteran status. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. The salary range for this position is $107,000$160,000 in NY and CA. Salary offered depends on knowledge, skills, experience, and location. A bonus and long-term incentives may be provided, along with a full range of benefits. Applicants should apply via the OKX careers site.
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