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OKX · 1 day ago

Senior Audit Manager, FinCrime (LACC)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

OKX is a leading crypto exchange committed to reshaping the future through blockchain technology. The Senior Audit Manager, FinCrime (LACC) will manage the internal audit function for financial crimes, ensuring robust compliance frameworks and overseeing audits related to AML, CTF, and fraud prevention.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Develop and implement the annual audit plan for financial crimes, ensuring alignment with the organization's strategic goals and regulatory requirements

Advise senior management on financial crime-related risks, control gaps, and regulatory trends

Act as a subject matter expert for financial crimes audit, providing strategic insights and guidance

Lead end-to-end audits covering AML/CTF, sanctions compliance, fraud detection, and other financial crime programs

Assess the effectiveness of policies, procedures, controls, and systems designed to mitigate financial crime risks

Monitor compliance with local and global regulatory requirements (e.g., AML, FATF, OFAC sanctions, etc.)

Ensure that audits are conducted efficiently, with clear and actionable recommendations provided to management

Foster and contribute to a culture of collaboration, excellence, and continuous improvement within the audit team

Coordinate with colleagues located globally, as well the potential to manage performance of small teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality audit reports

Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including Compliance, Risk Management, Legal, and external regulators

Participate in governance forums, presenting audit findings and updates related to financial crimes risk

Provide proactive insights into emerging financial crime risks and regulatory changes

Stay up to date with regulatory developments, industry best practices, and emerging threats in financial crime risk management

Ensure the organization's financial crime audit approach aligns with regulatory expectations and global standards

Prepare and deliver comprehensive, timely, and accurate audit work papers and reports to senior management and the Audit Committee

Track and validate the remediation of audit findings to ensure timely resolution

Qualification

AMLCTFSanctions complianceInternal auditData analyticsRegulatory knowledgeLeadershipBilingual proficiencyCertificationsCommunication

Required

Strong experience (8+ years) in internal audit, including leadership roles in Financial Crimes at a leading global financial institution, fintech, or Big 4 firm

Proven experience operating within or supporting the Latin America (LATAM) and Latin America & Caribbean (LACC) markets

Strong working knowledge of the LATAM/LACC regulatory landscape and compliance requirements

Fluency in both Portuguese and Spanish is required

Deep knowledge of AML, CTF, and sanctions regulatory expectations for financial services, and cutting-edge audit methodologies

Proven ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Exceptional ability to articulate complex ideas to diverse audiences, including regulators and senior leadership

ACAMS required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field