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title: 'Director, Model Risk — AI & Fraud at OKX'
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# Director, Model Risk — AI & Fraud at OKX

- **Company:** OKX
- **Location:** San Jose, CA
- **Posted:** 2026-11-04
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-06
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/okx/jobs/8184389003

## Job description

## 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

We are seeking a Model Risk Director focused on Fraud and AI to join OKX’s Model Risk Management (MRM) function. As a senior member of the second line of defense (2LOD), this leader will provide independent oversight and effective challenge of fraud models used to detect, prevent, and manage fraud risk across OKX’s products and customer journeys.

The role will lead end-to-end validation of fraud models, from conceptual soundness, data and implementation review to outcomes analysis, performance monitoring, and remediation follow-up. The portfolio may include supervised machine learning models, anomaly detection, graph and network analytics, rules-based or hybrid systems, and AI-enabled fraud applications.

The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on experience in fraud model validation, strong quantitative judgment, and practical experience assessing AI/ML models. This person will partner closely with Fraud, Risk, Product, Data Science, Engineering, Compliance, and Audit teams while maintaining the independence of the MRM function.

This is a hands-on, builder role: the successful candidate will independently establish the fraud model validation capability from the ground up, personally execute validations, and play a leading role in assessing AI-enabled systems.

## What You’ll Be Doing

- Establish and own the independent validation framework for fraud models and AI-enabled decision systems across OKX products, covering conceptual soundness, data quality, implementation, and outcomes analysis, in line with SR 26-2 and equivalent model risk frameworks.

- Assess model conceptual soundness, intended use, assumptions, and limitations.

- Personally execute end-to-end model validations as the technical expert, including independently reproducing results through hands-on data analysis and code review.

- Assess AI/ML and generative AI applications, including LLM-based and agentic systems, for robustness, reliability, explainability, and appropriate human oversight, applying strong applied AI evaluation expertise.

- Perform ongoing monitoring review and periodic revalidation to ensure sustained model performance through changing fraud patterns and business conditions.

- Provide effective challenge to model owners; communicate conclusions, limitations, and risk ratings clearly to senior management and governance forums, and track remediation through closure.

- Build and continuously mature the fraud model validation capability, standards, and workflows within MRM.

## What We Look For In You

- Master’s or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.

- 10+ years of quantitative, fraud risk, or model risk experience, with a recognized track record as a hands-on technical expert who personally delivers independent validations of models and decision systems.

- Excellent communication and judgment, including the ability to explain quantitative findings to senior audiences and constructively challenge model owners.

- Practical experience with statistical and machine learning methods; proficiency in Python and SQL; working knowledge of SR 11-7 or equivalent model risk and AI governance frameworks.

- Experience with AI/ML governance and controls, including explainability, fairness, robustness, ongoing monitoring, or generative and agentic AI applications in fraud operations.

Nice to Haves

- Experience establishing validation frameworks, methodologies, or capabilities in settings where they did not previously exist.

- Strong applied AI capability: hands-on experience evaluating or building ML/LLM-based systems in production, including prompt engineering, evaluation harnesses, fine-tuning assessment, or agentic AI workflows; able to run red-team style testing on AI applications.

## Perks & Benefits

- Competitive total compensation package

- 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!

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 $200,000 - $300,000

- 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.

Notice:

All official OKX vacancies are published on this website. While roles may appear on selected third-party platforms from time to time, information on other sites may be inaccurate or outdated. If in doubt, please apply directly through our official careers website.

Information collected and processed as part of the recruitment process of any job application you choose to submit is subject to OKX's [Candidate Privacy Notice](https://www.okx.com/en-eu/help/okx-candidate-privacy-notice).

## About OKX

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: OKX is a world-leading digital asset exchange and Web3 platform offering spot and derivatives trading, a self-custody wallet, and decentralized application access to over 100 million users globally.
- **Entity Type**: Private (venture-backed; last round $200M in March 2026)
- **Headquarters**: Seychelles (legal entity: Aux Cayes FinTech Co. Ltd.)
- **Founded**: 2017
- **Founders**: Star Xu

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Cryptocurrency exchange, digital asset trading, Web3 infrastructure.
- **Target customers**: B2C (retail traders, crypto enthusiasts) and B2B (institutions, high-frequency traders, liquidity providers). Serves both individuals and large institutions.
- **Mission**: To reshape the world with crypto, contributing to every individual’s freedom, and to build a fairer, more transparent, and accessible society through blockchain technology.

## Products & Services
- **Spot Trading**: Buy and sell over 300 cryptocurrencies with low fees.
- **Derivatives**: Futures, options, and perpetual swaps for advanced trading strategies.
- **Structured Products**: Yield-bearing products for passive income.
- **OKX Wallet**: Self-custody Web3 wallet supporting dApps, DeFi, NFTs, and cross-chain swaps.
- **OKX Pay**: Fiat on-ramp and payment infrastructure for seamless deposits.
- **Institutional Services**: Ultra-low latency API connectivity, prime brokerage, and tailored liquidity solutions.
- **Proof of Reserves**: Monthly public attestation of asset backing (1:1).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed.
- **Key Metrics**: Over 100 million customers worldwide; 2,886 employees (as of mid-2026, +14.3% YoY); $200M total funding (venture round, March 2026).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: One undisclosed investor in the latest round. Partnerships include McLaren F1, Manchester City FC, Tribeca Film Festival.
- **Growth Signals**: Expanded into Australia, Brazil, Netherlands, Singapore, and Turkey in the last year; plans to enter US, Belgium, and UAE. Active job postings: 246. Employee headcount grew 14.3% YoY.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Liquidity & Low Fees**: One of the top crypto exchanges by trading volume with competitive fee structures.
- **Transparency**: Monthly proof-of-reserves reports publicly verifiable.
- **Security**: Multi-layer security, GSLB, distributed server clusters, and dedicated security engineering teams.
- **Global Reach**: Available in over 180 countries/regions with localized support.
- **Web3 Integration**: Deeply connected wallet bridging centralized and decentralized finance.

## Strategic Focus
- **AI-Native Product & Engineering**: Investing heavily in AI agents, chatbots, and infrastructure for automated trading and user experience.
- **Institutional Growth**: Expanding VIP relationship management, prime brokerage, and institutional-grade tools.
- **Global Regulatory Compliance**: Obtaining licenses in new jurisdictions (e.g., Singapore, Turkey, Brazil) while maintaining a robust compliance center.
- **Web3 Ecosystem**: Growing the OKX Wallet and dApp connectivity to drive DeFi adoption.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Values-driven environment with core principles: "WE before Me", "Do the right thing", and "Get things done". Emphasis on ownership, transparency, and innovation.
- **Work Policy**: Hybrid/office roles across multiple global hubs (Singapore, Hong Kong, San Jose, Dubai, etc.). Remote flexibility varies by role.
- **Perks**: Competitive benefits including learning budgets, team events, and the "Supernova Program" for early-career talent. Engineering teams work on cutting-edge blockchain and AI problems.
- **Engineering Culture**: Strong focus on AI-native development, Rust/Java/Go, mobile infrastructure, and security. High percentage of technical roles (721 engineers, 10% of workforce).
- **Growth Opportunity**: Rapidly scaling company with global expansion, offering cross-functional mobility and exposure to senior leadership.

## Sources
1. [okx.com - About & Careers](https://www.okx.com/en-us/join-us)
2. [LinkedIn - OKX Company Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/okxofficial/jobs)
3. [Greenhouse - OKX Job Board](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/okx)
4. [okx.com - Main Site](https://www.okx.com/)

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