Head of Corporate Investigations

New York, United States. Posted a month ago

The role

The Head of Corporate Investigations will lead a global investigations function to investigate fraud, misconduct, and abuse against OKX. This person will set investigation standards, manage a team of investigators, and build cases for civil or criminal enforcement.

What you will do

Lead the function and the team.
Set the strategy, standards and methodology for internal investigations globally.
Own intake, triage and prioritization.
Manage and develop a team of investigators.
Direct investigations from allegations through findings.
Personally lead the most complex and sensitive matters.
Build cases to a prosecutorial standard.
Manage engagement with authorities.
Build and maintain relationships with law enforcement and prosecutors worldwide.
Partner across the company to investigate and resolve matters.

Required qualifications

Prior service as an Assistant United States Attorney or experience as a trial attorney in the DOJ Criminal Division.
Substantial record of investigating, charging and trying federal white-collar and fraud cases.
Experience leading grand jury investigations and working closely with federal agents.
Deep understanding of what makes a case prosecutable.
In-house or law firm experience leading investigations.
JD and membership in a US state bar.
15+ years of legal experience.
Experience leading and developing investigative teams.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
Discretion, integrity and composure in sensitive, high-stakes matters.
Self-starter comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, growth-stage, multicultural environment and across global time zones.
Ability to collaborate effectively across functions.

Nice to have

Experience in financial services or digital assets.
Exposure to cases involving cryptocurrency or blockchain tracing.
Experience engaging with foreign law enforcement and prosecutors, or with international cooperation mechanisms such as MLATs, particularly in Asia-Pacific.
Supervisory experience within a US Attorney's Office, such as a unit chief or deputy chief.
Global investigations experience.
Mandarin language capabilities

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package
L&D programs and Education subsidy
Various team building programs 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 a global company with multiple offices and core principles of We Before Me, Do the Right Thing, and Get Things Done.