Head of Corporate Investigations

As Head of Corporate Investigations at OKX, you will lead the global investigations function, serving as the single accountable owner for investigating fraud, misconduct and abuse committed against OKX. This senior role offers the opportunity to build a world-class investigations program whose rigor, independence and integrity protect OKX's people, assets and reputation. You will set the standard for how the company uncovers and responds to wrongdoing, leading investigations that reflect the highest standards and best practices in the field, and bringing matters to appropriate authorities in the US, EMEA and APAC as warranted.

What you'll do

• Lead the investigations function and team globally, setting strategy, standards and methodology for internal investigations, managing intake and triage, and developing a team of investigators that includes former federal 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, own OKX's framework for deciding which matters warrant escalation to authorities and in which jurisdiction, and partner 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
• Build and maintain relationships and networks with law enforcement and prosecutors worldwide, including federal, state and local authorities in the US, EMEA and APAC
• Work 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
• Self-starter mentality, comfortable working 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-$360,639, with performance bonus and long-term incentives as part of the compensation package
• Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants
• Wellness and meal allowances
• L&D programs and education subsidy for professional growth and development
• Various team building programs and company events
• Extensive international travel on short notice is expected in this role

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 with multiple offices, united by core principles of We Before Me, Do the Right Thing, and Get Things Done.