Senior Compliance Data Scientist (Web3)

TL;DR

Senior Compliance Data Scientist (Web3): Building and optimizing ML systems for compliance at a global crypto exchange with an accent on AML typology detection, risk scoring, and transaction monitoring. Focus on translating regulatory requirements into analytical problems and implementing AI-assisted development workflows.

Location: Singapore. Must have current right to work in Singapore without requiring visa sponsorship.

Company

OKX is a leading crypto exchange and developer of the OKX Wallet, providing millions of users and institutions access to crypto trading and decentralized applications.

What you will do

• Develop and validate analytical models for AML typology detection, customer risk rating, and KYC/KYB risk scoring.
• Translate complex compliance and regulatory requirements into well-defined analytical problems and detection strategies.
• Conduct exploratory analysis on on-chain and off-chain datasets to identify patterns and develop model features.
• Implement AI-assisted coding practices using LLM tools to accelerate the development and review of analytical code.
• Collaborate with ML and data engineers to ensure analytical logic is production-ready and data quality is validated.
• Maintain detailed documentation and support regulatory audits, lookbacks, and ad hoc investigations.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in data science or quantitative analytics, focusing on compliance or financial crime within fintech or crypto.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL, with applied experience in supervised, unsupervised, and anomaly detection ML methods.
• Experience with big data platforms such as Spark, Databricks, Hadoop, or MaxCompute.
• Strong understanding of AML, KYC/KYB, sanctions, and transaction monitoring concepts.
• Current right to work in Singapore (sponsorship is not provided).
• Hands-on fluency with AI-assisted development and LLM coding tools.

Nice to have

• Experience in the crypto ecosystem and familiarity with on-chain data and blockchain analytics.
• Knowledge of VASP compliance frameworks.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package.
• Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and their dependents.
• L&D programs and education subsidies for professional growth.
• Wellness and meal allowances.
• Regular team building programs and company events.