Senior Manager, Digital Trust & Controls Assurance Audit (Data Security & AI Governance SME) at OKX - San Jose, California, United States | $155,000 - $190,000

Who We Are

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: We Before Me, Do the Right Thing, and Get Things Done. These shared values drive our culture, shape our processes, and foster a friendly, rewarding, and diverse environment for every OK-er. OKX is part of OKG, a group that brings the value of Blockchain to users around the world, through our leading products OKX, OKX Wallet, OKLink and more.

About the Opportunity

OKX is undertaking a significant global team buildout, and we are looking for an experienced Manager or Senior Manager to join our Digital Trust & Controls Assurance team. This is a unique opportunity for a subject matter expert in Data Security and AI Governance to execute critical assurance projects that directly impact the protection of sensitive company and customer data and the responsible adoption of AI at a leading crypto organization. As a senior individual contributor, you will focus on deep technical assessments of the controls that secure our most valuable information assets and the company's AI strategy, guidelines, and risk management practices.

What You’ll Be Doing

Serve as the subject matter expert for auditing the technical controls that protect sensitive data and the enterprise-wide AI strategy, guidelines, and risk management frameworks for both internal and third-party AI tools.
Leverage your deep expertise to lead our data protection assurance program and pioneer our AI assurance program, while contributing to a wide range of audits across other Digital Trust domains.
Contribute to the annual risk-based audit plan by identifying emerging data security and AI-related risks and scoping potential audit projects.
Collaborate effectively with engineering, security, technology, and business stakeholders to communicate audit findings, provide value-add recommendations, and monitor remediation plans.

Develop and maintain expert knowledge of the evolving crypto threat landscape, data security best practices, and the AI regulatory landscape to ensure audit approaches remain current and effective.

What We Look For In You

We're looking for a hands-on, deeply technical auditor who is a recognized subject matter expert in Data Security and AI Governance and Risk. You have demonstrable experience assessing controls in complex, high-technology environments—ideally within crypto or FinTech. You thrive on applying your deep specialty while also contributing your broad skills across a range of digital trust domains.

Data Security and AI Governance (SME): Deep expertise in auditing the strategy, policies, standard, and controls that protect data as well as AI strategy, guidelines, and risk management frameworks for both in-house-developed and third-party AI tools.

Data Security

Asset Management (acceptable use, classification, handling)
Encryption and cryptographic key management (HSMs, MPC)
Identity and Access Management (AuthN, AuthZ)
Data Leakage, Retention, and Disposal
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (backups)

AI Governance

AI ethics (fairness, accountability, transparency)
Bias detection and mitigation
Model documentation, approval, and lifecycle management
Model drift, accuracy, and misuse

Crypto & Blockchain Acumen: Prior experience with a crypto exchange or crypto product is highly preferred. You must have a fundamental understanding of blockchain technology, including distributed ledgers, consensus mechanisms, and cryptography.
Critical Thinking for Complex Environments: A proven capacity to analyze novel technical and control environments unique to crypto, identify intricate root causes, and propose effective, context-specific solutions.
Broad Expertise Across Digital Trust Domains: Demonstrable experience auditing the design and effectiveness of controls in the following areas:

Data Privacy Legislation and Best Practices
Cybersecurity Governance and Operations
IT General Controls (ITGCs)

Data Analysis & SQL: Experience using SQL for data analysis is highly desired. The ability to achieve proficiency in performing data analytics with SQL within the first 90 days will be required.

Why OKX?

Join a rapidly growing and innovative company at the forefront of the crypto industry. At OKX, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact, work with cutting-edge technologies, and collaborate with a talented global team. We offer a dynamic work environment and a chance to contribute to the future of decentralized finance.

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
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OKX Statement:

OKX is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, and non-job related physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

The salary range for this position is $178,000 - $321,000
The salary offered depends on a variety of factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. In addition to the salary, a performance bonus and long-term incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, as well as a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Applicants should apply via OKX internal or external careers site.

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