{"active":true,"apply_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/okx/jobs/7777063003","company":{"claimed":false,"name":"OKX","slug":"okx","website":"https://www.okx.com"},"countries":["SG","HK"],"employment_type":null,"first_seen_at":"2026-10-31T10:15:09Z","getwork_url":"https://getwork.dev/jobs/gh-okx-7777063003/","id":"gh-okx-7777063003","injection_flag":false,"last_seen_at":"2026-11-03T05:15:09Z","location":"Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR; Singapore, Singapore; Hong Kong ; Singapore","published_at":"2026-06-18T06:13:04Z","regions":["apac"],"remote":"onsite","role_family":"security","salary":null,"seniority":"unspecified","stack":["aws","gcp"],"stack_mentioned":[],"title":"Tech Governance - Security Compliance & Governance Engineer","untrusted_description":"Who We Are\n\nAt OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by crypto, and ultimately contribute to every individual's freedom.\n\nOKX is a leading crypto exchange, and the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX is also a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets. We are safe and reliable, backed by our Proof of Reserves.\n\nAcross our multiple offices globally, we are united by our core principles: We Before Me, Do the Right Thing, and Get Things Done. These shared values drive our culture, shape our processes, and foster a friendly, rewarding, and diverse environment for every OK-er.\n\nAbout the Opportunity\n\nThis is not a traditional GRC hire. The Tech Governance Office is looking for someone who combines the governance judgment of a seasoned compliance professional with the drive of a forward-deployed engineer — someone who closes gaps by shipping solutions, navigates ambiguity without hand-holding, and operates with the urgency of a startup and the rigour of a regulated financial institution.\n\nYou will own complex cross-functional workstreams independently — coordinating across Engineering, Legal, Product, and Finance — while managing external auditors and regulators. Strong written and verbal communication in both English and Mandarin is a meaningful advantage in this role. AI tooling is not optional; it is how you work.\n\nWho You Are\n\n-\nSelf-directed driver — You run cross-functional workstreams without being managed. Ambiguity is a starting point, not a blocker.\n\n-\nAI-native operator — You already use AI to do more, faster — and you raise the floor for the teams around you.\n\n-\nClear communicator — You earn trust across regulators, auditors, and C-suite through precision and consistency — in any room.\n\nCulture Fit\n\nPace\n\nStandards\n\nStartup velocity — Decisions move fast. Priorities shift. You ship, iterate, and adapt — without waiting for perfect conditions or top-down direction.\n\nFinancial institution rigour — Audit trails matter. Regulators scrutinise. The bar for accuracy, documentation, and accountability is institutional-grade — always.\n\n> The tension between these two is not a bug — it is the job. We are looking for someone who holds both without compromise.\n\nWhat You’ll Be Doing\n\n-\nIndependently lead audit remediation programmes — assess gaps, develop structured plans, and drive verified closure across engineering, product, legal, and operations without escalation dependency.\n\n-\nOwn cross-functional governance workstreams — set milestones, coordinate accountability, and remove blockers across departments with limited management oversight.\n\n-\nConduct IT security and architecture governance reviews — assess whether systems and processes meet applicable standards, and issue findings with clear ownership and remediation timelines.\n\n-\nBuild and maintain the policy estate — draft, refine, and operationalise IT governance policies and procedures; translate regulatory requirements into implementation-ready guidance for first-line teams.\n\n-\nLead regulator and auditor engagement — serve as the primary coordination interface for external audit and regulatory correspondence, representing the Tech Governance Office with credibility and precision.\n\n-\nDeploy AI to accelerate compliance operations — prototype and scale AI-assisted workflows for evidence collection, control monitoring, audit response, and policy generation; drive team-wide adoption.\n\n-\nDeliver Tech Governance-level reporting — produce governance dashboards and executive briefs on remediation status, risk exposure, and regulatory posture, independently and to publication standard.\n\n-\nTrack the regulatory horizon — monitor evolving requirements across active jurisdictions, translate changes into prioritised internal action, and brief senior leadership proactively.\n\nWhat We Look For In You\n\nAI Adoption & Application — Must Have\n\n-\nActive daily use of AI tools to accelerate compliance and governance work — demonstrated practice with measurable output impact, not theoretical awareness.\n\n-\nAbility to identify, build, and scale AI-assisted workflows within a Tech Governance office context — evidence automation, policy generation, audit response, or control monitoring.\n\n-\nWorking knowledge of AI governance and risk — sufficient to contribute to internal AI oversight frameworks and assess AI-related compliance obligations.\n\nIndependent Cross-Functional Leadership — Must Have\n\n-\nDemonstrated ability to own and drive complex, multi-stakeholder workstreams independently — setting direction, coordinating accountability, and delivering outcomes without management escalation.\n\n-\nTrack record of influencing without authority across engineering, legal, finance, and operations in a fast-moving environment.\n\n-\nComfortable operating under ambiguity and shifting priorities while maintaining institutional-grade standards for accuracy and documentation.\n\nExperience\n\n-\n8+ years in IT audit, risk management, compliance, or security governance\n\n-\n3+ years leading governance programmes at a large-scale internet, financial services, or crypto firm\n\n-\nExposure to IPO-readiness or high-scrutiny regulatory examination programmes preferred\n\nFrameworks & Standards\n\n-\nISO 27001, SOC 1/2, PCI-DSS, COBIT, NIST — deep working knowledge\n\n-\nGDPR and APAC data protection regimes\n\n-\nCrypto and blockchain-specific compliance risk awareness a strong asset\n\nEngineering Sensibility\n\n-\nAble to read and interpret code, architecture diagrams, and technical design documents without engineer-translation dependency\n\n-\nFamiliarity with cloud environments (Alibaba Cloud, AWS, GCP) and associated security tooling\n\nCommunication\n\n-\nExecutive-level written and verbal communication in English — board-ready governance briefs, regulator responses, and Tech Governance-level reporting produced independently\n\n-\nProficiency in Mandarin (written and verbal) is a strong advantage for APAC regulatory and stakeholder engagement\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\n-\nProfessional security or governance certification: CISA · CISSP · CRISC · CISM · CCISO · Agentic AI\n\n-\nExperience building AI-powered compliance tooling — audit automation, continuous control monitoring, or policy-to-control mapping\n\n-\nPrior involvement in SOX ITGC, SEC Reg S-K Item 106, or equivalent listing-authority tech governance programmes\n\n-\nCrypto-native compliance exposure — Proof of Reserves, SAB 121, Travel Rule, AML/CFT programme governance\n\n-\nActive regulatory footprint across MAS, VARA, FCA, HKMA/SFC, or equivalent\n\nWhy This Role\n\nOKX operates across 50+ jurisdictions with live regulatory programmes. The Tech Governance Office is building infrastructure-grade compliance capability — not checkbox compliance. This is a rare opportunity to shape how that work gets done: independently, at pace, and with AI at the centre of the method.\n\nPerks & Benefits\n\n-\nCompetitive total compensation package\n\n-\nL&D programs and Education subsidy for employees' growth and development\n\n-\nVarious team building programs and company events\n\n-\nWellness and meal allowances\n\n-\nComprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants\n\n-\nMore that we love to tell you along the process!\n\nOKX Statement:\n\nOKX is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, and non-job related physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.\n\nNotice:\n\nAll official OKX vacancies are published on this website. While roles may appear on selected third-party platforms from time to time, information on other sites may be inaccurate or outdated. If in doubt, please apply directly through our official careers website.\n\nInformation collected and processed as part of the recruitment process of any job application you choose to submit is subject to OKX's Candidate Privacy Notice.","url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/okx/jobs/7777063003"}