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Controls and Governance Manager

OKX

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Category
Governance
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On-site
Location
Sliema, Malta
Posted
Nov 1, 2026
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OKX is hiring a Controls and Governance Manager in Sliema, Malta. This is a Governance job in the governance, risk, and compliance field. Review the full details below and apply directly with OKX.

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ace-line old-record-id- This role focuses on strengthening OKX EU s first line of defense by collaborating with internal departments and centralized teams to drive risk management, process improvements, and ensure control performance is robust. The position is key in ensuring the company meets MFSA and ESMA regulatory requirements and to enhance the organizational maturity needed to sustain the business s growth and integrity while embedding non-financial risk management within operational processes.

ace-line old-record-id- What You’ll Be Doing

ace-line old-record-id- Enhance cross-functional coordination by collaborating with second and third lines of defense (Risk Management, Compliance, and Internal Audit) to ensure alignment on control requirements, while maintaining a focus on first-line responsibilities.

ace-line old-record-id- Act as a central point of contact for all first-line defense risk management and control activities, coordinating between internal departments (product, risk, compliance, finance, legal) and centralized teams to ensure effective risk mitigation strategies.

ace-line old-record-id- Maintain Company s Risk and Control Self Assessment (RCSA) on an ongoing basis with a focus on critical processes and with designing, validating and testing of local controls as well as the associated reporting

ace-line old-record-id- Maintain consistent, timely monitoring of Key Risk Indicators and promptly report KRI anomalies, or deviations to the Second Line Risk Management function

ace-line old-record-id- Support periodic reviews of material outsourcing and relevant third-party/ICT arrangements, including required governance documentation and reporting.

ace-line old-record-id-TojAdklctovswkxrnKSlUNikgSh Monitor third-party performance, escalating material issues and follow-up actions to relevant governance forums.

ace-line old-record-id- Support local product-governance reviews for new product launches, material changes and periodic reviews.

ace-line old-record-id- Timely identification and reporting of local incidents and issues, tracking remediation, control enhancements and audit actions, whilst promoting cross-team collaboration and risk awareness through training and communication

ace-line old-record-id- Automation and data analytics to improve risk identification, monitoring, and reporting, leveraging automation where appropriate.

ace-line old-record-id- Work on any other projects and matters as raised by the local management

ace-line old-record-id- What We Look For In You

ace-line old-record-id- 3+ years of experience in operations, process management, or governance in a regulated environment (e.g., fintech, crypto, SaaS, financial services).

ace-line old-record-id- Proven track record of working in scalable, high-growth organizations where operational workflows and processes are evolving rapidly.

ace-line old-record-id- Strong ability to manage complex processes and ensure compliance and operational efficiency across cross-functional teams.

ace-line old-record-id- Familiarity with governance frameworks, risk management processes, and compliance procedures.

ace-line old-record-id- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work closely with multiple internal teams (risk, product, legal, vendor management) to ensure alignment and successful process execution.

ace-line old-record-id- Exceptional organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, drive improvements, and escalate issues as needed.

ace-line old-record-id- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, and taking the initiative to drive improvements in governance and controls.

ace-line old-record-id- Why OKX?

ace-line old-record-id- Opportunity to work with one of the leading global crypto exchanges.

ace-line old-record-id- Be part of a dynamic, high-performing operations team that values collaboration and operational excellence.

ace-line old-record-id- Play a key role in upholding governance and compliance within a rapidly growing and evolving industry.

ace-line old-record-id- If you re passionate about governance, risk management, and operational processes, and have a knack for building strong cross-functional relationships, we want to hear from you!

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Location and market context

This job is based in Sliema, Malta on-site. Local candidates benefit from being close to OKX's teams and regional hiring market. Confirm the exact in-office expectation and any relocation support with the employer.

About governance jobs

Governance jobs design the structures, policies, and oversight that keep complex programs accountable, coordinating across legal, risk, compliance, and technology. Jobs like this one are typically evaluated against frameworks such as governance frameworks, policy standards, and oversight and reporting practices.

How to position yourself for this governance job

Strong candidates emphasize policy and standard-setting, committee and stakeholder coordination, oversight reporting, and translating strategy into durable operating structures. In your resume and outreach, tie your experience to how OKX would apply governance frameworks, policy standards, and oversight and reporting practices, and lead with concrete outcomes rather than duties.

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