Americas Regional Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

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ace-line old-record-id- At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by crypto, and ultimately contribute to every individual s freedom. OKX is a leading crypto exchange, and the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX is also a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets. We are safe and reliable, backed by our Proof of Reserves. Across our multiple offices globally, we are united by our core principles: We Before Me, Do the Right Thing, and Get Things Done. These shared values drive our culture, shape our processes, and foster a friendly, rewarding, and diverse environment for every OK-er.

ace-line old-record-id- About the opportunity

ace-line old-record-id- We re looking for a security leader for the Americas who s equally comfortable in front of a regulator, inside a risk assessment, or reviewing a piece of technical architecture as part of a lean team. You ll start as Deputy CISO, Americas, with a clear and genuine path to taking on the full Regional CISO role as you build track record in the seat. How quickly that happens is up to you.

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ace-line old-record-id- This isn t a role for someone who wants to operate purely at policy level, nor for a deep specialist engineer who wants to be configuring tools. It s for someone who can move between both worlds: fluent enough in the technical detail to challenge the Engineers or spot a gap in an architecture review, but credible enough in governance to own a regulatory conversation or a board pack. This is a lean team, so we re not looking for someone to sit back and build a big team under them, this is a direct delivery role. More than anything, we want someone hungry to learn, genuinely curious, and comfortable solving problems they haven t solved before — that matters more to us than ticking every experience box.

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ace-line old-record-id- What you ll be doing

ace-line old-record-id- Leading on audit defence, risk assessments, and technical architecture reviews across the Americas estate — this is a working role, not an oversight one.

ace-line old-record-id- Own the Americas security risk and compliance programme: policy, controls, risk register, regulatory engagement, and reporting.

ace-line old-record-id- Manage the US GRC lead directly, and work closely with the US SecOps team lead on operational risk and incident response.

ace-line old-record-id- Build relationships with Legal, Compliance, Risk and Internal Audit, and represent security in Americas leadership forums.

ace-line old-record-id- Prepare for and take an increasing share of regulator and licensing engagement, building toward owning it outright.

ace-line old-record-id- Spot what s missing before it becomes a problem, raise an issue, build an action plan and drive it through to delivery.

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ace-line old-record-id- What we look for

ace-line old-record-id- A security professional with solid GRC and risk grounding, ideally from a regulated industry — TradFi (bank, broker-dealer, payments) or regulated crypto is a strong plus, though direct crypto experience isn t required.

ace-line old-record-id- Enough technical depth to hold your own in an architecture or risk conversation with highly technical engineers — you don t need to be the most technical person in the room, but you can t be lost in it either.

ace-line old-record-id- A track record of genuine curiosity and self-directed learning over pure years-of-experience — we d rather hire the sharp problem-solver who s two years light on paper than the person coasting on a long CV.

ace-line old-record-id- Confident, clear communication with executives, auditors and regulators alike.

ace-line old-record-id- Comfortable with ambiguity.

ace-line old-record-id- Happy to work as part of a lean team and within an outsourcing model to central Group affiliates.

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ace-line old-record-id- Nice to have

ace-line old-record-id- Direct exposure to NYDFS, SEC, FinCEN or similar regulators.

ace-line old-record-id- Prior experience in a role explicitly building toward a CISO or equivalent leadership seat.

ace-line old-record-id- Digital assets or crypto industry familiarity.

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ace-line old-record-id- Perks and Benefits

ace-line old-record-id- Competitive total compensation package

ace-line old-record-id- L and D programs and Education subsidy for employees growth and development

ace-line old-record-id- Various team building programs and company events

ace-line old-record-id- Wellness and meal allowances

ace-line old-record-id- Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants

ace-line old-record-id- More that we love to tell you along the process!

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ace-line old-record-id- OKX Statement:

ace-line old-record-id- OKX is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, and non-job related physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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ace-line old-record-id- The salary range for this position is $250,444 to $375,666.

ace-line old-record-id- The salary offered depends on a variety of factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. In addition to the salary, a performance bonus and long-term incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, as well as a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Applicants should apply via OKX internal or external careers site.

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