Head of Compliance, EU & UK
OKX
Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This remote ok full time position at OKX is open across the EMEA region, which includes South Africa. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
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<div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxlgECpKKZRKKPMq9FqoVaa0Nh"><strong>About the Team:</strong></div>
<div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxlgeTThLuM0tLetEOUdIa1U1f">Compliance at OKX is a trusted partner to the business. We're a team of risk-minded problem solvers who make sure OKX grows safely and sustainably. We advise on regulatory obligations, uphold strong controls, and continuously improve our processes so the business can scale responsibly.</div>
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<div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxlgzZbekDEr7h0YwjtfVsY7Ng">As Head of Compliance, Europe & UK, you'll lead the compliance program across OKX's European and UK entities. You'll report to the Deputy Chief Compliance Officer and Head of International Compliance, and take the regional function to its next level of maturity.</div>
<div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxlgmLHZKnfoVjJPwHcVaOCId3">Your mandate is to build a robust, efficient compliance program that supports sustainable growth. You'll lead a team of Country Heads of Compliance and MLROs, bringing them together as a cohesive, high-performing regional team. Each will keep their local regulatory responsibilities and decision-making authority.</div>
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<div>Set the strategic direction and lead delivery of the compliance program across all OKX entities in Europe and the UK.</div>
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<div>Lead, support and develop Country Heads of Compliance and MLROs, strengthening consistency across the region while preserving local accountability and decision-making.</div>
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<div>Maintain the independence of the compliance function, with direct access to local Boards and the authority to challenge the business where needed.</div>
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Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
Even without a listed salary, international remote roles typically pay 2-3x more than equivalent local positions in South Africa due to the exchange rate advantage.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
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About OKX
OKX is a company in the Finance Department industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 32 open positions on Hirezar. View all OKX jobs →