Payment Director, Kazakhstan
Astana, Kazakhstan
Full time
Office
Compensation is not specified
Role
CTO
Description
Binance, a renowned global blockchain ecosystem and the biggest digital asset exchange in terms of trading volume and users, is seeking a seasoned executive to spearhead the expansion of its licensed payment operations in Kazakhstan and the wider CIS region. The role entails engaging with regulatory bodies, securing necessary licenses, and developing the local licensed business into a compliant and operational entity.
Responsibilities
- Leading the licensing initiative with Kazakhstan regulators, including application preparation, regulatory discussions, sandbox involvement, and establishing local licensed structures
- Establishing a fully functional local licensed business through governance development, management structures, internal policies, staffing, and necessary functions for maintaining compliance and audit readiness
- Acting as Binance's senior local representative to Kazakhstan authorities to manage regulatory communications, examinations, inspections, and reporting obligations
- Managing government relations, cultivating ties with officials, policymakers, and industry associations to advocate for favorable regulatory conditions for licensed digital asset payment providers
- Establishing and overseeing compliance, AML/CFT, and risk management functions in line with regulatory standards while ensuring ongoing compliance and audit readiness
- Ensuring smooth day-to-day operations of the local licensed business, such as safeguarding funds, regulatory reporting, audits, incident handling, and business continuity
- Collaborating with Binance teams on payment, legal, and compliance matters to align local practices and secure approvals for products and services
- Hiring and leading a local team focusing on compliance, risk, regulatory affairs, and operations
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years in senior roles within payments, banking, or fintech, with expertise in regulatory affairs, compliance, or operations; including C-level experience in securing payment licenses and managing a local PSP in Kazakhstan
- Demonstrated experience in obtaining and operating under NBK licenses, knowledge of Kazakhstan payments law, NBK requirements, and the AIFC/AFSA regulatory framework
- Established relationships with Kazakhstan regulators and ability to lead licensing discussions at senior levels
- Proficiency in establishing and managing a regulated financial entity, including governance, controls, staffing, and readiness for compliance
- Impeccable skills in compliance, AML/CFT, and risk management in a regulated financial environment
- Experience in managing ongoing obligations of a regulated business, including reporting, audits, safeguarding, and outsourcing
- Ability to pass fit-and-proper assessment for a senior regulated position
- Strong leadership and team-building abilities to collaborate effectively in a dynamic global environment
- Proficiency in Russian and English, with a preference for Kazakh language proficiency
Why Binance
- Contribute to shaping the future within a leading blockchain ecosystem
- Work with talented individuals in a globally diverse organization with a flat structure
- Engage in fast-paced projects independently within an innovative setting
- Thrive in a results-oriented environment with room for career progression and continuous learning
- Competitive salary and company benefits
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Binance
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