Deputy Head of Compliance – Malta

As Deputy Head of Compliance at OKX Europe Limited, you will support the Head of Compliance in leading the entity's Compliance function and maintaining an effective compliance framework across its crypto-asset and payment services. You will oversee day-to-day operations of key compliance elements, provide trusted advice to senior stakeholders, and deputise for the Head of Compliance when required. OKX Europe Limited operates within a significant EU regulatory perimeter as a crypto-asset service provider under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) and as a payment institution in Malta.

What you'll do

• Support the Head of Compliance in managing the function, people, and annual plan, and deputise at management and committee meetings when required
• Provide commercially aware advice to Product, Engineering, Operations, Legal, and Risk teams on EU and Maltese regulations, including MiCA, payment services, DORA, and consumer protection
• Maintain a risk-based framework for crypto-asset and payment activities, conducting compliance reviews of customer journeys, disclosures, complaints, conflicts of interest, safeguarding, outsourcing, and operational resilience
• Run the Compliance Monitoring Programme through thematic reviews and control testing, oversee risk assessments, escalate breaches, and drive sustainable remediation
• Assist in managing relationships with the MFSA and other authorities, coordinating supervisory meetings, information requests, and accurate regulatory notifications and returns
• Prepare high-quality reports on key risks, trends, breaches, and monitoring findings for senior management, Boards, and committees
• Partner closely with the MLRO and Financial Crime teams while maintaining clear boundaries between regulatory and financial crime duties, as well as with Risk and Internal Audit functions
• Coach the Compliance team, deliver targeted training to directors and staff, and champion a culture where regulatory obligations and customer interests guide business decisions

What you bring

• 5+ years of regulatory compliance experience in financial services, payments, fintech, or the crypto-asset sector, including a senior role
• A bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification
• Deep working knowledge of MiCA, the EU regulatory framework for crypto-asset service providers, and EU payment-services regulation
• Practical experience designing and operating compliance frameworks, monitoring programmes, and risk assessments
• Experience advising on technology-led product development and regulatory change
• Proven track record of engaging with financial regulators and responding to supervisory reviews or inspections
• Professional standing to satisfy regulatory fitness and propriety expectations and obtain necessary approvals
• Strong people-management skills to set priorities and coach teams
• High ethical standards and independence, with sound judgement to constructively challenge senior stakeholders and take principled positions
• Professional fluency in English with the ability to explain complex regulatory matters clearly and pragmatically
• Comfort working across functions, jurisdictions, and time zones

Nice to have

• Previous experience within a regulated crypto-asset business, payment institution, electronic-money institution or digital bank
• Experience working in Malta or with the Malta Financial Services Authority
• Experience supporting or deputising for a regulated Head of Compliance or approved compliance officer
• Knowledge of EU regulatory requirements relating to safeguarding, stablecoins, outsourcing, operational resilience, consumer protection and cross-border passporting
• A relevant professional qualification from the International Compliance Association, ACAMS or an equivalent body
• A legal, accounting, risk-management or regulatory qualification
• Knowledge of and genuine enthusiasm for the crypto and digital-assets industry

What we offer

• Competitive total compensation package
• Learning and development programmes and an education subsidy
• Team-building programmes and company events
• Wellness and meal allowances
• Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants
• Additional benefits to be discussed during the recruitment process

About OKX

OKX is a leading crypto exchange and developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions of customers access to crypto trading and decentralised applications. OKX is trusted by institutions seeking secure access to crypto markets and is supported by its Proof of Reserves programme. The company operates across global offices united by three core principles: We Before Me, Do the Right Thing, and Get Things Done.