Security Compliance and Governance Director

Who We Are

At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by Crypto, ultimately contributing to every individual's freedom. OKX began as a crypto exchange giving millions of people access to crypto trading and over time becoming among the largest platforms in the world. In recent years, we have developed one of the most connected Web3 wallets used by millions to access decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX is a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets on a reliable platform that seamlessly connects with global banking and payments. In the last year, OKX has expanded into new markets including Australia, Brazil, Netherlands, Singapore and Turkey, with plans to launch in the US, Belgium and the UAE.
We are deeply committed to shaping a fairer, more transparent and accessible society through blockchain technology. This is why we publish proof of reserves monthly, and continue to ship new innovative security features.

About the Opportunity

Stay abreast of security technologies, global compliance standards, and regulatory requirements. Lead the organization's security technology implementation, compliance programs, and licensing initiatives across key jurisdictions. Direct the security architecture design, compliance certification processes, and license applications.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Security Technology: Lead security architecture design and implementation. Guide deployment of security controls, monitoring systems, and incident response capabilities. Review and approve security solutions across cloud and infrastructure.
• License Applications: Direct VASP licensing applications across global jurisdictions (Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai, Europe etc.). Manage relationships with regulatory bodies. Ensure ongoing compliance with licensing requirements. Coordinate with legal and business teams for application processes.
• Team Leadership: Build and lead security and compliance teams. Work with cross-functional stakeholders to implement security and compliance requirements. Report to senior management on security, compliance and licensing status.
• Security Strategy & Governance:Develop and maintain enterprise security strategy, roadmaps and architectures aligned with business objectives. Establish security governance frameworks, policies, and standards across the organization. Lead security steering committee and provide regular security updates to board/executive management. Manage security budget, resource allocation and strategic vendor relationships. Define and track security metrics, KPIs and risk indicators

What We Look For In You

• Multiple language capabilities, both chinese and english
• 10+ years experience in information security and compliance, with strong technical background
• Deep understanding of security technologies: network security, cloud security, encryption, access controls, security monitoring
• Extensive hands-on experience with security compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC2, PCI-DSS)
• Experience in cryptocurrency/blockchain industry licensing applications
• Strong communication and leadership abilities
• Results-oriented with ability to work under pressure
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM required
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security or related field
• Deep expertise in:
  • Application security (SAST/DAST/IAST)
  • Container and kubernetes security
  • Hardware security modules (HSM)
  • Secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC)
  • Identity and access management (IAM)
  • API security and microservices security
  • DDoS protection and WAF implementation
  • Security automation and orchestration (SOAR)
  • Threat hunting and incident response
  • Blockchain protocol security

Nice to Haves

• Compliance Management: Lead and maintain security certifications including ISO 27001, SOC2, PCI-DSS. Develop security policies and ensure implementation meets global standards. Oversee internal security management system and controls.
• Advanced degree in relevant field
• Experience in cryptocurrency trading platforms
• Direct experience obtaining VASP licenses in major jurisdictions
• Understanding of global financial regulations and licensing requirements
• Additional security or professional certifications
• Experience working with regulatory bodies
• Homomorphic encryption and zero-knowledge proofs
• Advanced malware analysis and reverse engineering
• Security architecture patterns for distributed systems
• Cloud native security (ALIB