Head of Corporate Investigations

As Head of Corporate Investigations at OKX, you will lead a global investigations function tasked with uncovering and responding to fraud, misconduct and abuse committed against OKX. Sitting within the Legal department and partnering closely with Compliance, Risk, Finance, HR and business executives worldwide, you will be the single accountable owner for investigating wrongdoing, building cases to prosecutorial standards, and managing engagement with law enforcement across the US, EMEA and APAC.

What you'll do

• Lead the investigations function and team by setting strategy, standards and methodology for internal investigations globally, owning intake, triage and prioritization, and managing and developing a team of investigators including former agents.
• Direct investigations from allegations through findings, including interview strategy, subject and witness interviews, digital forensics and financial tracing, and personally lead the most complex and sensitive matters.
• Build cases to prosecutorial standard by owning OKX's framework for deciding which matters warrant escalation to authorities and in which jurisdiction, building strong cases to the evidentiary and procedural standards of that jurisdiction, and partnering with the Litigation team to pursue recovery of losses.
• Oversee OKX's engagement with authorities through to resolution, including providing evidence, making witnesses available and responding to legal process as appropriate.
• Build and maintain relationships and networks with law enforcement and prosecutors worldwide, including federal, state and local authorities in the US, EMEA and APAC.
• Partner across the company with Compliance, Risk, Finance, HR, colleagues in the Legal department and business executives to investigate and resolve matters effectively.
• Translate investigative findings into control improvements that prevent recurrence and report significant matters and trends to senior leadership.

What you bring

• Prior service as an Assistant United States Attorney, or experience as a trial attorney in the DOJ Criminal Division such as the Fraud Section.
• A substantial record of investigating, charging and trying federal white-collar and fraud cases, including leading grand jury investigations and working closely with federal agents.
• A deep understanding of what makes a case prosecutable and what prosecutors and police need before accepting one.
• In-house or law firm experience leading investigations.
• A JD and membership in a US state bar.
• 15+ years of legal experience.
• Experience leading and developing investigative teams, including former law enforcement professionals.
• Sound, proportionate judgment with a commitment to fairness and due process for individuals under investigation.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear findings to senior leadership and credible presentations to law enforcement.
• Discretion, integrity and composure in sensitive, high-stakes matters.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, growth-stage, multicultural environment and across global time zones.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and earn the trust of stakeholders at every level.

Nice to have

• Experience in financial services or digital assets.
• Exposure to cases involving cryptocurrency or blockchain tracing.
• Experience engaging with foreign law enforcement and prosecutors, or with international cooperation mechanisms such as MLATs, particularly in Asia-Pacific.
• Supervisory experience within a US Attorney's Office, such as a unit chief or deputy chief.
• Global investigations experience.
• Mandarin language capability.

What we offer

• Salary range of $240,426 to $360,639, 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.
• Learning and development programs and education subsidy for employees' growth and development.
• Team building programs 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, providing millions with access to crypto trading and decentralized applications, and serving hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets. The company operates globally and is united by core principles of We Before Me, Do the Right Thing and Get Things Done.