Senior P2P Ops Manager at OKX – Crypto Career in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
This is a senior individual contributor / manager-track role at one of the world's top 3 crypto exchanges by volume. Landing this position signals strong credibility in the Web3 operations space — OKX brand recognition opens doors at other tier-1 exchanges, DeFi protocols, and fintech firms.
Compensation Context: No salary is disclosed, but comparable P2P Operations Manager roles at Binance or Bybit in EMEA typically range from $80,000–$140,000 USD equivalent annually (plus potential crypto bonuses). OKX's "competitive total compensation" phrasing at this level usually implies above-market base plus token/equity components.
Skills you'll develop:
- Multi-region P2P liquidity and payment rails expertise — a rare, in-demand niche
- Cross-border regulatory navigation (AML, payment compliance across EMEA markets)
- Data-driven ops management: KPI frameworks, anomaly detection, competitive intelligence
- Crypto merchant ecosystem management — transferable to DeFi, stablecoin, and payments startups
Green flags: Clear KPI ownership, cross-functional product collaboration, and structured frameworks suggest a mature ops culture rather than chaos. OKX's global scale means real scope and impact.
Watch for: The role spans multiple overseas markets simultaneously — this is high-responsibility with potential for burnout if headcount support is thin. Probe the team size and escalation structure during interviews.
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.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Overseas Operations Manager (P2P) to drive strategic growth and operational excellence across key overseas markets.
This role requires deep understanding of P2P market mechanics, merchant ecosystem dynamics, regional payment infrastructures, and competitive positioning. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience operating P2P markets at leading exchanges (e.g., Binance, Bybit, Bitget) and can independently formulate expansion strategies while delivering measurable growth outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
1. Market Expansion & Growth Strategy- Develop and implement regional P2P expansion strategies to ensure sustainable and stable business growth
- Monitor regional regulatory developments and assess their impact on P2P business models
- Continuously adjust market strategy based on competitive landscape and market shifts
- Design and optimize advertiser (merchant) onboarding, segmentation, and incentive structures
- Maintain close engagement with key merchants to ensure liquidity depth and spread competitiveness
- Improve completion rate, trading efficiency, and dispute resolution performance
- Develop structured management frameworks for regional merchant operations
- Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to enhance P2P transaction workflows and feature design
- Provide structured feedback on product gaps, user pain points, and regional behavioral differences
- Improve end-to-end operational efficiency, including order flow, payment processing, and dispute handling
- Monitor core P2P KPIs (volume, active users, merchant depth, spreads, completion rate, dispute rate)
- Conduct in-depth data analysis and anomaly detection to identify growth bottlenecks and risk patterns
- Track competitor strategies (pricing, incentives, merchant policies, risk models) and propose strategic responses
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in platform operations; crypto / Web3 experience strongly preferred
- Minimum 2–3 years of hands-on P2P operations experience in overseas markets (outside Mainland China)
- Experience at major exchanges
- Strong understanding of:
- P2P liquidity dynamics and spread formation
- Regional payment systems (bank transfers, local e-wallets, alternative rails)
- Proven ability to adapt operational strategy based on market and competitive changes
- Strong analytical skills with data-driven decision-making capability
- Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills
- Fluent in English; Chinese or other regional languages are a plus
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing regional teams, community contributors, or local operators
- Strong understanding of overseas P2P fraud patterns and payment risks
- Ability to independently articulate structural differences between regional P2P markets
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!
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