Compliance Specialist

🔥 12 hours ago

🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates (UAE) – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🚔 Compliance

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Binance

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2017

₿ Crypto

💳 Fintech

💰 Initial Coin Offering on 2020-12

Crypto • Fintech

Binance is the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange, serving over 235 million registered users across more than 180 countries. The platform offers a wide array of services, including the trading of over 350 cryptocurrencies in Spot, Margin, and Futures markets. Users can also buy and sell crypto via Binance P2P, earn interest through Binance Earn, and engage in NFT trading on the Binance NFT marketplace. Binance provides low transaction fees and diverse payment options, making it a preferred choice for cryptocurrency enthusiasts worldwide.

📋 Description

• Conduct AML/CFT, sanctions, and financial crime investigations, and act as the escalation point for complex cases • Draft and submit SARs to the relevant FIU on behalf of the MLRO • Upload, track, and manage Law Enforcement Requests through internal systems • Support licensing applications, renewals, and regulatory engagements with UAE authorities, including VARA, CBUAE, and FSRA • Carry out internal investigations into suspicious activity, account anomalies, and potential policy breaches • Design, implement, and maintain the internal case management framework, including governance, controls, testing, and reporting standards • Perform KYC, CDD, and EDD reviews for retail and corporate clients, including high-risk onboarding cases • Review blockchain analytics findings and crypto-to-fiat transaction monitoring alerts • Establish SOPs and drive quality assurance standards across compliance investigations and reporting processes • Liaise with law enforcement and regulatory authorities regarding production orders and information requests • Support the MLRO and senior compliance leadership on ad hoc projects and strategic initiatives

🎯 Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in AML/CFT compliance, financial crime investigations, or KYC/EDD within a financial institution, crypto exchange, or regulated fintech environment • Proven hands-on experience in drafting and submitting STRs/SARs to relevant Financial Intelligence Units • Experience supporting licensing applications and liaising with UAE regulatory authorities • Demonstrated ability to establish SOPs and develop internal controls and risk management frameworks • Familiarity with law enforcement engagement, including handling production orders and information requests • Experience using blockchain analytics tools such as Chainalysis, TRM, or Elliptic is preferred • Strong analytical and investigative capabilities, with excellent written and verbal communication skills • Fluency in English is required; additional languages are an advantage • CAMS certification or an equivalent qualification is a plus

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and company benefits • Work-from-home arrangement (the arrangement may vary depending on the work nature of the business team) • Opportunities for career growth and continuous learning • Equal opportunity employer and diverse workforce