Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Kazakhstan.

📋 Description

• Serve as the Deputy MLRO and ensure comprehensive MLRO coverage during the absence of the MLRO.

• Assist the MLRO in upholding the Company's AML/CFT framework and guaranteeing adherence to regulatory standards.

• Evaluate internal suspicious activity escalations and aid in decisions regarding regulatory disclosures and STR submissions.

• Aid in the preparation and filing of regulatory reports.

• Supervise and assist with transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, customer risk assessments, EDD, and PEP reviews.

• Support investigations involving high-risk customers, transactions, and crypto-related financial crime typologies.

• Facilitate engagement with regulators and pertinent regulatory or law enforcement agencies.

• Keep abreast of regulatory changes impacting virtual assets and compliance with financial crime regulations.

• Assist with regulatory inspections, audits, information requests, and remediation efforts.

• Contribute to AML and compliance reporting for senior management and governance committees.

• Maintain policies and procedures related to AML/CFT, KYC, CDD, EDD, sanctions, and transaction monitoring.

• Conduct compliance monitoring, control testing, and gap analyses.

• Update compliance manuals, risk assessments, registers, and regulatory documentation.

• Offer practical compliance advice to business and operational teams.

• Provide regional compliance support by reviewing AML/TM escalations from Compliance Operations teams.

• Collaborate closely with regional and global Compliance teams to ensure uniform application of OKX financial crime standards.

• Assist with cross-border investigations and matters related to customer risk.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.

• Professional AML or compliance certification such as CAMS, ICA, or an equivalent qualification is preferred.

• Authorized to work in Kazakhstan.

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in AML, financial crime, or regulatory compliance within a regulated financial institution, fintech, payments, or virtual asset business.

• Previous experience as a Deputy MLRO or in a senior AML role is highly sought after.

• Experience in managing suspicious activity investigations, transaction monitoring, sanctions, EDD, and regulatory reporting.

• Familiarity with regulators or experience supporting regulatory examinations.

• Experience in crypto or virtual asset compliance is highly advantageous.

• Strong grasp of AML/CFT requirements, FATF standards, and financial crime risks related to virtual assets.

• Knowledge of blockchain analytics tools such as Chainalysis, Elliptic, or TRM Labs is beneficial.

• Possess strong investigative, analytical, and decision-making abilities.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficient in business language in English, Russian, and Kazakh.

• High integrity, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently.

• Experience in a crypto exchange or virtual asset service provider is a plus.

• Familiarity with regional or multi-jurisdictional AML programs is an advantage.

• Knowledge of compliance technology, transaction monitoring, and blockchain analytics tools is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.

• Opportunities for professional development and certification.

• Flexible working arrangements and a supportive work environment.

• Engaging company culture that promotes innovation and teamwork.