Head of Corporate Investigations

Who We Are

About the Team

About the Opportunity

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the function and the team. Set the strategy, standards and methodology for internal investigations globally. Own intake, triage and prioritization. Manage and develop a team of investigators that includes former agents.
• Run investigations. Direct investigations from allegations through findings, including interview strategy, subject and witness interviews, digital forensics and financial tracing. Personally lead the most complex and sensitive matters.
• Build cases to a prosecutorial standard. Own OKX's framework for deciding which matters warrant escalation to authorities and in which jurisdiction. Build strong cases to the evidentiary and procedural standards of that jurisdiction, and partner with the Litigation team to pursue recovery of losses.
• Manage engagement with authorities. Where matters are brought to the attention of authorities, oversee OKX's engagement through to resolution, including providing evidence, making witnesses available and responding to legal process, as appropriate.
• Own law enforcement relationships. Build and maintain relationships and networks with law enforcement and prosecutors worldwide, including federal, state and local authorities in the US, EMEA and APAC.
• Partner across the company. Work with Compliance, Risk, Finance, HR, colleagues in the Legal department, and business executives to investigate and resolve matters effectively.
• Strengthen controls and report to leadership. Translate investigative findings into control improvements that prevent recurrence. Report significant matters and trends to senior leadership.

What We Look For In You

• Prior service as an Assistant United States Attorney is required. Experience as a trial attorney in the DOJ Criminal Division, such as the Fraud Section, will also be considered.
• A substantial record of investigating, charging and trying federal white-collar and fraud cases, including leading grand jury investigations and working closely with federal agents.
• A deep understanding of what makes a case prosecutable and what prosecutors and police need before they will accept one.
• In-house or law firm experience leading investigations required.
• A JD and membership in a US state bar.
• 15+ years of legal experience.
• Experience leading and developing investigative teams, including former law enforcement professionals.
• Sound, proportionate judgment, with a commitment to fairness and due process for the individuals under investigation.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear findings to senior leadership and credible presentations to law enforcement.
• Discretion, integrity and composure in sensitive, high-stakes matters.
• A self-starter who is comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, growth-stage, multicultural environment and across global time zones.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and earn the trust of stakeholders at every level.

Nice to Haves

• Experience in financial services or digital assets.
• Exposure to cases involving cryptocurrency or blockchain tracing.
• Experience engaging with foreign law enforcement and prosecutors, or with international cooperation mechanisms such as MLATs, particularly in Asia-Pacific.
• Supervisory experience within a US Attorney's Office, such as a unit chief or deputy chief.
• Global investigations experience.
• Language capabilities: Mandarin

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package
• L&D programs and Education subsidy for employees' growth and development
• Various team building programs and company events
• Wellness and meal allowances
• Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants
• More that we love to tell you along the process!