Head of Regulatory Change – Policy

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

📋 Description

• Take ownership of Compliance’s regulatory change log and evaluate the implications and business impact of changing regulatory requirements on OKX’s product offerings.

• Collaborate with the Change Management team to translate regulatory changes into actionable business strategies and establish the necessary policy framework.

• Designate policy owners and deadlines, and incorporate content into the Compliance obligation register.

• Manage, supervise, and maintain global regulatory obligations mapping and horizon-scanning capabilities in coordination with Risk and Compliance stakeholders.

• Assist local Compliance Teams in fostering and sustaining relationships with regulators and policymakers.

• Represent OKX during industry consultations and regulatory engagement initiatives to ensure consistency in positions across jurisdictions.

• Develop the Regulatory Change function, with the potential to onboard one compliance analyst within the first six months.

• Establish the operating model, set priorities, and define quality standards for the function.

• Mentor and develop team members as the function expands.

• Cultivate trusted working relationships with Legal, Risk, and local Compliance teams across various regions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive experience (minimum 10+ years) in regulatory change, regulatory affairs, or a similar senior compliance/policy role, preferably within the crypto, fintech, or other highly regulated financial sectors.

• Proven track record in building or significantly transforming a regulatory change function.

• Global exposure to crypto-specific regulations, with a solid understanding of various regulatory frameworks.

• History of influencing senior internal stakeholders (Legal, Risk, Compliance) without having formal authority.

• Experience in building and leading a team, including hiring and developing junior talent.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; comfortable engaging at the executive level both internally and externally.

• Pragmatic, execution-oriented mindset, capable of transitioning from strategic vision to operational details.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package.

• Learning and Development programs and education subsidies for employee growth and advancement.

• Various team-building initiatives and company events.

• Much more that we would love to share with you throughout the process!