Sanctions Operations Analyst (1 year contract)

10 hours, 12 minutes ago
Binance

Binance

Binance operates as a leading blockchain ecosystem and digital asset exchange, integrating digital technology with financial services to facilitate the trading and management of cryptocurrencies.

Capital Markets
5001+
Founded 2017
$10M raised

Description

  • Investigate escalated sanctions alerts using tools such as Dow Jones, Kharon, proprietary systems, and open-source intelligence.
  • Make data-driven client retention or offboarding decisions for high-risk sanctions cases.
  • Document investigation findings and decisions with clear audit trails for internal and regulatory review.
  • Perform enhanced due diligence on high-risk clients, transactions, and counterparties.
  • Analyze ownership structures, transaction patterns, and geopolitical risks to identify potential sanctions evasion.
  • Partner with Legal, Compliance, and Risk teams on policy alignment, risk mitigation, and case decisions.
  • Monitor global sanctions regulations and emerging risks and advise stakeholders on compliance requirements.
  • Improve sanctions screening methodologies, reduce false positives, and recommend system and process enhancements.
  • Contribute to policy and procedure updates, audits, regulatory examinations, and remediation efforts.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in sanctions compliance, financial crime, or risk management.
  • Experience in banking, fintech, or cryptocurrency environments preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of global sanctions regimes, including OFAC, EU, and UN requirements.
  • Knowledge of crypto-related sanctions risks.
  • Experience with sanctions screening tools and transaction monitoring systems.
  • Ability to assess complex ownership structures and high-risk transaction activity.
  • Strong judgment to balance sanctions risk and business considerations.
  • Ability to deliver high-quality work under strict deadlines.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and company benefits.
  • Remote-first, work-from-home arrangement, depending on role and team needs.
  • Career growth and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Autonomy in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
  • Collaboration with global teams in a flat organizational structure.

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