Senior Compliance Manager - Global FCC Investigations
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-Q2MNdpNyuoTFjQxkR9BlC1kIgbf">The successful candidate will have prior transaction monitoring / investigations management experience in the financial services, FinTech or cryptocurrency industries, ideally within a regulated environment. You will help support the day-to-day transaction monitoring and suspicious activity investigations and reporting program for financial crimes related to money laundering and terrorism financing. This role will also entail supporting the operational teams in building out processes along the investigations lifecycle. You will report to the Head of the Global FCC Investigations and collaborate closely with key stakeholders, including the MLRO, Risk and Law Enforcement Liaison teams. You will be expected to demonstrate strong expertise in Global AML/CFT regulatory requirements, investigative processes, systems design, and effective documentation practices.</div>
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<div>Lead and manage a team of AML investigators, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure high-quality performance.</div>
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<div>Support operational processes to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry best practices.</div>
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<div>Evaluate AML/CFT transaction monitoring and Suspicious Transaction Report (STR) requirements across multiple jurisdictions to ensure timely and accurate escalations.</div>
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<div>Help build out tactical and scalable solutions for operational teams to manage compliance tasks.</div>
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<div>Collaborate with product and engineering teams to roll out enhancements to systems and tools that facilitate operational efficiencies and meet regulatory requirements</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
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
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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 24 open positions on Hirezar. View all OKX jobs →