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Head of Regulatory Change & Policy

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  • Remote-friendly · fits your timezone
  • Posted today · via Greenhouse

Lead regulatory change and policy for a global crypto exchange

Shape and implement regulatory strategies for a leading crypto exchange. Oversee compliance with evolving financial regulations and ensure the company's operations align with global standards. Directly impact the company's legal and operational framework.

Why This Role?

Directly influence the company's legal and operational framework

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement regulatory strategies to ensure compliance with evolving financial regulations
  • Oversee the company's compliance with global financial standards and regulations
  • Lead and mentor a team of regulatory professionals
  • Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies
  • Collaborate with legal and operational teams to ensure seamless integration of regulatory changes

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in regulatory affairs or compliance
  • Strong understanding of global financial regulations and standards
  • Excellent leadership and team management skills
  • Proficiency in regulatory risk assessment and mitigation
  • Experience in collaborating with legal and operational teams

Required Skills

regulatory compliancepolicy developmentcrypto regulationscommunicationlegalRegulatory AffairsComplianceLeadershipRisk AssessmentCollaboration

Indonesia Context

Working Hours Overlap:
Flexible — work your own hours
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  • UNKNOWNThis listing states no pay. Role median is $180,750/year (n=19 pay-disclosing listings).
  • VERIFIEDOKX: 14 postings in the last 3 months, 16 all-time on LokerDollar.
  • VERIFIEDCompany first seen Mar 31, 2026.
  • VERIFIEDThis listing first seen Oct 27, 2026.
  • VERIFIEDLast verified live Oct 27, 2026.

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Company
OKX
Job Type
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Location
Remote · Asia-Pacific
Seniority
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PostedNewNew & verified
Oct 27, 2026

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