Compliance Intelligence & Analytics Lead

Binance is a prominent player in the global blockchain sector, known for operating the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange. With a vast user base spanning over 100 countries, we prioritize top-notch security, transparency, fast trading engine, liquidity, and a diverse range of digital asset services. Our offerings encompass various areas including trading, finance, education, research, payments, and institutional services. Through the innovative use of digital assets and blockchain technology, we aim to create a more inclusive financial landscape, fostering financial access and freedom globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Transaction Monitoring Intelligence team, devising intelligence-based strategies to identify and mitigate risks associated with money laundering, fraud, and illicit activities.
• Spearhead the development and continual improvement of transaction monitoring frameworks for spotting and reporting suspicious activities, ensuring adherence to AML and financial crime regulations.
• Analyze transaction data to detect patterns, trends, and emerging risks in crypto transactions, offering actionable insights for proactive risk management.
• Oversee investigations into customer activities to uncover money laundering and potential risks, and advise on appropriate actions.
• Conduct comprehensive on-chain reviews and investigations using tools like Chainalysis, TRM Labs, and Elliptic, as well as open-source platforms like Etherscan and Mempool.
• Possess expertise in crypto-driven crime typologies and stay abreast of emerging threats and trends in this domain.
• Respond to audit findings, develop responsive controls, and ensure timely, accurate reporting of suspicious activities and mitigations in compliance with regulations.
• Proactively identify abnormal or malicious activity patterns to map out networks of bad actors.
• Keep updated on global AML regulations, financial crime trends in the crypto sphere, and industry best practices to ensure the effectiveness and compliance of the company's transaction monitoring program.
• Mentor and lead a team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, providing training on transaction monitoring best practices, and escalating matters to senior management when necessary.

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in finance, computer science, or criminology from an accredited institution.
• Possess over 5 years of experience in AML/CTF investigations within fintech or cryptocurrency companies.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in utilizing blockchain monitoring and analytics tools such as Chainalysis, Elliptic, and TRM.
• Prior experience in researching and analyzing financial cyber-crime, familiarity with cybercriminal organizations and tactics is a plus.
• Capable of efficiently conducting network analyses on datasets and visualizing illicit networks.
• Strong analytical skills with compliance expertise, adept at navigating ambiguity and a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication skills, dedicated to providing value-added services to stakeholders.
• Ability to ask pertinent questions and exhibit sound business judgment in collaborations with varied stakeholders.