Head of Marketing Compliance

OKX operates one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges and has developed a widely-used digital wallet that connects millions of users to blockchain trading and decentralized applications. The company serves both individual traders and major institutional investors, and maintains strong operational standards including regular Proof of Reserves audits. OKX maintains a distributed global team united around principles of putting people first, doing what is right, and executing with speed and precision.

The compliance function at OKX plays a critical role in ensuring the company operates safely within evolving regulatory frameworks across multiple jurisdictions. As the digital asset industry matures, the compliance team works closely with product, engineering and legal counterparts to embed regulatory thinking into every stage of development, from early concept through launch and ongoing monitoring.

You will serve as Head of Marketing Compliance, leading compliance strategy and oversight for OKX's marketing and communications activities across EMEA. This is a hands-on, strategic role where you will manage day-to-day compliance reviews of marketing campaigns, promotional materials, financial promotions and communications while working to embed compliance thinking into the broader marketing function.

What you'll do

• Review and approve marketing materials, campaigns, promotional offers, communications and disclosures across all channels to ensure compliance with financial promotions regulations, consumer protection rules and advertising standards in target jurisdictions

• Conduct compliance risk assessments for marketing initiatives, distinguishing between hard regulatory requirements that cannot be crossed, risks that can be mitigated through proportionate controls, and residual risks requiring escalation or documented acceptance

• Work directly with Marketing, Product, Legal and local Compliance teams to develop practical solutions that balance regulatory rigor with effective commercial messaging

• Maintain complete audit trails and documentation for all marketing reviews, approvals, conditions and changes, supporting regulatory inquiries and internal audits

• Support special marketing projects and campaign launches in a fast-paced environment, advising on regulatory requirements specific to new markets and product launches

• Develop and deliver marketing compliance training and guidance to relevant business teams

What you'll bring

• At least 8 years of compliance, legal or risk experience in financial services, fintech, payments or cryptocurrency

• Significant hands-on experience in regulatory compliance, marketing compliance or promotional risk assessment within regulated industries

• Strong understanding of digital asset products, trading platforms and how marketing and promotions are conducted in the cryptocurrency sector

• Demonstrated working knowledge of financial promotions regulations, consumer protection requirements, advertising standards and applicable rules across EMEA jurisdictions

• Proven ability to analyze complex marketing initiatives and translate regulatory requirements into practical compliance controls and messaging guidance

• Experience using AI-enabled tools to enhance compliance processes and maintain consistent risk assessment standards

• Excellent judgment in balancing compliance requirements with pragmatic, risk-based approaches that enable responsible business outcomes

• Strong project-management skills and ability to handle multiple concurrent reviews while meeting launch deadlines

• Bachelor's degree in law, finance, business, economics or related field, or equivalent practical experience

Nice to have

• Experience in AML/CFT, sanctions or KYC compliance within financial or fintech contexts

• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks across specific EMEA markets

What they offer

• Fully remote position serving EMEA markets

• Full-time employment with a leading global cryptocurrency exchange