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Tech Governance - Security Compliance Engineer
OKX is hiring for the role of Tech Governance - Security Compliance Engineer, San Francisco, CA (On-site). This is a Compliance role in the governance, risk, and compliance field. Review the full details below and apply directly with OKX.
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> < > < > < > < > < >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: <em>We Before Me< >, <em>Do the Right Thing< >, and <em>Get Things Done< >. These shared values drive our culture, shape our processes, and foster a friendly, rewarding, and diverse environment for every OK-er.<
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> < > < > < ><strong>About the Opportunity< ><
> < > < > < >This is not a traditional GRC hire. The Tech G<span >overnance< > Office is looking for someone who combines the governance judgment of a seasoned compliance professional with the drive of a forward-deployed engineer — someone who closes gaps by shipping solutions, navigates ambiguity without hand-holding, and operates with the urgency of a startup and the rigour of a regulated financial institution.<
> < >You will own complex cross-functional workstreams independently — coordinating across Engineering, Legal, Product, and Finance — while managing external auditors and regulators. Strong written and verbal communication in both English and Mandarin is a meaningful advantage in this role. AI tooling is not optional; it is how you work.<
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> < > < > < ><strong>Self-directed driver< > — You run cross-functional workstreams without being managed. Ambiguity is a starting point, not a blocker.<
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> < > < ><strong>AI-native operator< > — You already use AI to do more, faster — and you raise the floor for the teams around you.<
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> < > < ><strong>Clear communicator< > — You earn trust across regulators, auditors, and C-suite through precision and consistency — in any room.<
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> < > < > < ><strong>Startup velocity< > — Decisions move fast. Priorities shift. You ship, iterate, and adapt — without waiting for perfect conditions or top-down direction.<
> < > < > < ><strong>Financial institution rigour< > — Audit trails matter. Regulators scrutinise. The bar for accuracy, documentation, and accountability is institutional-grade — always.<
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Location and market context
This role is based in San Francisco 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 compliance roles
Compliance programs turn law, regulation, and policy into controls the business can actually run. Demand is strongest where regulatory change, enforcement risk, and new technology intersect. Roles like this one are typically evaluated against frameworks such as relevant regulatory frameworks, control libraries, and audit and monitoring practices.
How to position yourself for this compliance role
Strong candidates emphasize building and monitoring controls, regulatory mapping, policy and training, and partnering with the business to make compliance practical. In your resume and outreach, tie your experience to how OKX would apply relevant regulatory frameworks, control libraries, and audit and monitoring practices, and lead with concrete outcomes rather than duties.
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