Product Manager, Risk
Binance, a leading global blockchain ecosystem and home to the largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serves over 280 million users in 100+ countries. Trusted for its top-tier security, transparent fund management, quick trading engine, high liquidity, and diverse range of digital products, Binance offers a spectrum of services from trading and finance to education, research, institutional services, and more. Their goal is to leverage blockchain technology and digital assets to create an inclusive financial ecosystem, aimed at enhancing financial accessibility worldwide.
Role Overview
As a Product Manager within the Risk team at Binance, you will be responsible for driving the strategy, roadmap, and implementation of risk-focused products to protect users and mitigate various risks across financial, operational, and compliance aspects. Collaborating closely with engineering, data science, security, compliance, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and business teams, you will design scalable solutions driven by data to maintain security at Binance while ensuring a seamless user experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Product Strategy & Vision: Shape the product vision and roadmap for risk identification, fraud prevention, enhancements in Know Your Customer (KYC) and Know Your Business (KYB) processes, transaction monitoring, and systems for real-time risk evaluation, while staying vigilant about emerging risks within crypto trading and related domains.
- Execution & Delivery: Partner with cross-functional teams in engineering, data, and operations to deliver impactful risk controls and infrastructures. Utilize data analytics to identify gaps, formulate automated detection mechanisms, and establish critical Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) like false positive rates and detection speed. Prioritize features based on risk criticality, user impact, Return on Investment (ROI), and operational feedback, managing the end-to-end product lifecycle.
- Technical & Risk Proficiency: Possess expertise in anomaly detection algorithms, risk scoring models, pattern recognition, identity verification mechanisms, blockchain analytics, and anti-fraud systems. Collaborate with data scientists on developing and refining machine learning models to address risks effectively.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Engage with Compliance, AML, Legal, Security, Customer Support, and Operations teams to ensure alignment of risk solutions with global standards. Articulate product decisions clearly across diverse teams, including senior management.
Requirements:
- 3–7+ years of Product Management experience in domains such as Risk, Fraud, AML, Trust & Safety, Security, Fintech, payments, or crypto trading platforms.
- Strong technical acumen enabling collaboration with engineering and data teams on system design and rational.
- Demonstrated capacity to resolve complex and consequential risk challenges through data-driven approaches.
- Previous involvement in designing risk assessment tools, case management systems, or fraud detection solutions is advantageous.
- Strong communication skills to effectively convey intricate risk concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Why Binance
- Contribute to shaping the future with a leading blockchain ecosystem globally.
- Collaborate with a diverse team of talented individuals in an organization that prioritizes user experience on a global scale, maintaining a flat organizational structure.
- Engage in unique, fast-paced projects with a high degree of autonomy amidst an innovative work environment.
- Thrive in a performance-oriented workplace that promotes career growth and continuous learning.
- Enjoy a competitive salary package and enticing company benefits.
- The flexibility of a work-from-home arrangement tailored to the nature of the business team's work.
