Deputy Head of Compliance – Malta

The role

You will support the Head of Compliance in leading the compliance function and maintaining an effective framework for crypto-asset and payment services. You will oversee day-to-day operations, provide advice to stakeholders, and deputise for the Head of Compliance.

What you will do

• Support the Head of Compliance in managing the function, people, and annual plan
• Deputise at management and committee meetings
• Provide advice to Product, Engineering, Operations, Legal, and Risk teams on EU/Maltese regulations
• Maintain a risk-based framework for crypto-asset and payment activities
• Conduct compliance reviews of customer journeys, disclosures, complaints, conflicts of interest, safeguarding, outsourcing, and operational resilience
• Run the Compliance Monitoring Programme including thematic reviews and control testing
• Oversee risk assessments, escalate breaches, and drive remediation
• Assist in managing the relationship with the MFSA and other authorities
• Prepare reports on key risks, trends, breaches, and monitoring findings for senior management and Boards
• Coach the Compliance team and deliver targeted training

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of regulatory compliance experience in financial services, payments, fintech, or the crypto-asset sector, including a senior role
• A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
• Deep working knowledge of MiCA, the EU regulatory framework for crypto-asset service providers, and EU payment-services regulation
• Practical experience designing and operating compliance frameworks, monitoring programmes, and risk assessments
• Experience advising on tech-led product development and regulatory change
• Proven track record of engaging with financial regulators and responding to supervisory reviews or inspections
• Strong people-management skills
• Professional fluency in English

Nice to have

• Previous experience within a regulated crypto-asset business, payment institution, electronic-money institution or digital bank
• Experience working in Malta or with the Malta Financial Services Authority
• Experience supporting or deputising for a regulated Head of Compliance or approved compliance officer
• Knowledge of EU regulatory requirements relating to safeguarding, stablecoins, outsourcing, operational resilience, consumer protection and cross-border passporting
• A relevant professional qualification from the International Compliance Association, ACAMS or an equivalent body
• A legal, accounting, risk-management or regulatory qualification
• Knowledge of and genuine enthusiasm for the crypto and digital-assets industry

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package
• Learning and development programmes and an education subsidy
• Team-building programmes and company events
• Wellness and meal allowances
• Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants

About the company

OKX is a leading crypto exchange and the developer of OKX Wallet. It is trusted by institutions seeking secure access to crypto markets.