Deputy Head of Compliance – Malta

As Deputy Head of Compliance for 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 oversee day-to-day operations of key compliance programme 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, including authorisation as a crypto-asset service provider under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation 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 compliance framework for crypto-asset and payment activities, conducting reviews of customer journeys, disclosures, complaints, conflicts of interest, safeguarding, outsourcing, and operational resilience.
• Run the Compliance Monitoring Programme including 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 (maintaining clear boundaries between regulatory and financial crime duties), as well as Risk and Internal Audit.
• 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, plus a bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• 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, and advising on tech-led product development and regulatory change.
• Proven track record of engaging with financial regulators and responding to supervisory reviews or inspections, with the professional standing to satisfy regulatory fitness and propriety expectations and obtain necessary approvals.
• Strong people-management skills to set priorities and coach teams, combined with high ethical standards, independence, and 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, comfortable 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 education subsidy.
• Team-building programmes and company events.
• Wellness and meal allowances.
• Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants.

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 also trusted by institutions seeking secure access to crypto markets and is supported by its Proof of Reserves programme.