Head of Corporate Investigations

New York · New York City, United States (US) · USD 240,426-360,639 · 15+ years experience · Hybrid · Posted Oct 15, 2026

At a glance

The Head of Corporate Investigations will build and lead a global investigations function, serving as the single accountable owner for investigating fraud, misconduct, and abuse against OKX. This senior role involves directing complex investigations, building cases to a prosecutorial standard, and managing engagement with law enforcement authorities globally.

Set the strategy, standards, and methodology for internal investigations globally.
Own intake, triage, and prioritization of investigative matters.
Manage and develop a team of investigators, including former agents.
Direct investigations from allegations through findings, including interview strategy, digital forensics, and financial tracing.
Personally lead the most complex and sensitive investigative matters.
Build cases to the evidentiary and procedural standards of relevant jurisdictions for potential civil or criminal enforcement.
Oversee engagement with authorities, including providing evidence and responding to legal process.
Build and maintain relationships with law enforcement and prosecutors worldwide.
Partner with Compliance, Risk, Finance, HR, and Legal departments to resolve matters.
Translate investigative findings into control improvements and report trends to senior leadership.

Prior service as an Assistant United States Attorney or experience as a trial attorney in the DOJ Criminal Division (e.g., Fraud Section).
Substantial record of investigating, charging, and trying federal white-collar and fraud cases.
In-house or law firm experience leading investigations.
JD degree and membership in a US state bar.
15+ years of legal experience.
Experience leading and developing investigative teams, including former law enforcement professionals.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multicultural environment across global time zones.

Experience in financial services or digital assets.
Exposure to cases involving cryptocurrency or blockchain tracing.
Experience engaging with foreign law enforcement and prosecutors, or international cooperation mechanisms such as MLATs.
Supervisory experience within a US Attorney's Office (e.g., unit chief or deputy chief).
Global investigations experience.
Mandarin language capabilities.