Compliance Analyst, Market Surveillance

As a Compliance Analyst focused on Market Surveillance at OKX, you investigate potential market abuse activity on a leading crypto exchange. You'll review surveillance alerts, analyze trading data, and produce well-reasoned investigations supported by clear evidence. Working closely with Product, Engineering, Legal, Risk, and Compliance teams, you help maintain and improve OKX's surveillance framework in a global environment.

What you'll do

• Investigate potential market abuse activity, including wash trading, circular trading, price ramping, insider trading, spoofing, layering, and related activities
• Review and analyze surveillance alerts using industry-leading tools and platforms
• Produce thorough, high-quality investigations supported by clear evidence and well-documented conclusions
• Conduct both quantitative and qualitative assessments using data, research, and analytical skills
• Partner with Product, Engineering, Legal, Risk, Central Compliance, and local Compliance teams to strengthen and continuously improve the surveillance function
• Maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready documentation for alerts and investigations
• Support priority requests and special projects in a fast-paced, evolving environment

What you bring

• A BA/BS in a related technical field or equivalent practical experience
• 2-3 years of experience in market surveillance, trade surveillance, or closely related field
• Familiarity with end-to-end market surveillance workflows
• A strong understanding of the digital-asset industry and products offered by digital-asset exchanges
• Knowledge of market structure and order-book dynamics
• Working knowledge of relevant regulatory and compliance requirements
• Strong integrity, sound professional judgment, and the ability to recognize when an issue requires escalation
• A self-motivated, proactive approach with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced global environment

Nice to have

• Familiarity with commonly used trade surveillance and reporting tools
• Professional AML/ATF compliance training or accreditation such as ICA or CAMS
• Practical knowledge of CeFi trading products, including spot, derivatives, margin, leveraged products, institutional services, and OTC flows

What we offer

• Salary range of $75,000-$113,000 depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location
• Performance bonus and long-term incentives as part of the compensation package
• Comprehensive medical, financial, and other benefits
• L&D programs and education subsidy for your growth and development
• Wellness and meal allowances
• Various team building programs and company events

About OKX

OKX is a leading crypto exchange and developer of OKX Wallet, providing millions with access to crypto trading and decentralized applications. Trusted by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets, OKX is backed by Proof of Reserves and operates globally through OKG, which includes products like OKLink.