Head of Non-Financial Risk, Audit

Overview

Who We Are:

At OKX, we believe the future will be reshaped by crypto, contributing to individual freedom. OKX is a leading crypto exchange and the developer of OKX Wallet, providing access to crypto trading and decentralized applications (dApps). We are trusted by hundreds of institutions and backed by our Proof of Reserves. OKX is part of OKG, a group bringing the value of Blockchain to users worldwide through our products OKX, OKX Wallet, OKLink, and more.

We foster a friendly, rewarding, and diverse environment and operate across multiple offices globally.

The Head of Non-Financial Risk, Audit will report to the Head of Corporate Risk and Finance in Internal Audit. This is a senior leadership role within the audit function with direct line of sight to senior audit leadership, Risk Management, and Business & Product Strategy. The role is foundational to building an innovative and strong internal audit function at OKX.

• Strategic Audit Leadership: Direct the execution of global audit projects covering non-financial risks across multiple regulatory jurisdictions and versatile product offerings. Ensure holistic coverage of emerging risks, including new regulatory requirements.
• Third-Party & Vendor Risk Oversight: Lead the audit strategy for Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM), ensuring comprehensive oversight of vendor life cycles, outsourcing arrangements, and external dependencies to mitigate supply chain and service risks.
• ERM & Framework Development: Develop comprehensive Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) coverage strategies that include risk appetite frameworks, strategic risk, and reputation risk.
• Executive Assurance: Own the communication of risk disposition and provide assessments of aggregate risk management effectiveness to senior management in Audit and Risk.
• Stakeholder Partnership: Partner with business and risk management stakeholders to promote intelligent risk assessment and mitigation, driving improvements to the control framework.
• Resource Orchestration & Agile Delivery: Orchestrate audit execution with a flexible resource model, leveraging cross-functional internal engagement and staff augmentation for agile coverage across complex risk landscapes.
• Strategic Planning & Quality: Calibrate multi-year risk-based audit plans with insightful recommendations for non-financial risk coverage. Deliver timely, high-quality audit reviews with constructive remediation actions.

• Executive Influence: Ability to negotiate and influence at all levels, including senior management and product leaders, even without formal reporting requirements.
• Change Agent: Creative and innovative thinker with a track record of designing solutions to reduce high-risk areas and control breaks.
• Talent Developer: Leader with a history of empowering teams, coaching and developing colleagues across geographically diverse locations.
• Strategic Agility: Self-starter capable of structuring timelines and delivering results under pressure.

• Experience: 15+ years in Finance, Crypto, or related auditor/risk roles.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Deep experience in financial services with ERM, Risk Appetite Frameworks, TPRM, operational risk, and strategic risk.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of banking regulations and supervisory expectations for financial institutions; crypto experience is a strong plus.
• Analytical & Critical Thinking: Ability to analyze complex problems, articulate findings clearly, and propose solutions to senior stakeholders.
• Project Management: Proficiency in managing complex projects and multiple initiatives with agility.
• Technical Aptitude: Understanding of data governance principles and technology infrastructures is a plus.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Master’s degree is a plus but not required.
• Excellent verbal and presentation communication skills.
• Certifications are a plus.

• Competitive total compensation package
• L&D programs and education subsidy for growth and development
• Team-building programs and company events
• Wellness and meal allowances
• Comprehensive healthcare schemes for…