Global Head of SAR Investigations
United Kingdom, London / Asia / Canada / Europe / UAE, Dubai
Legal & Compliance – Compliance /
Full-time: Remote /
Remote
Binance is the leading global blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider whose suite of financial products includes the world’s largest digital-asset exchange.
Our mission is to accelerate cryptocurrency adoption and increase the freedom of money.
If you’re looking for a fast-paced, mission-driven organization where opportunities to learn and excel are endless, then Binance is the place for you.
Binance is seeking a seasoned leader with a strategic mindset to spearhead our Global SAR Investigations Lead. The perfect candidate should be dynamic, demonstrate a strong understanding of Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Sanctions, Investigations, and Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) Compliance, and possess a strong sense of dedication towards problem-solving in a complex cryptocurrency environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee in-depth investigations of all transactional activities, ensuring rigorous compliance with established policies, procedures, and international laws.
- Construct robust crime-preventive controls to guard the company from emerging Money Laundering (ML) and Terrorist Financing (TF) scenarios.
- Compile and submit internal Suspicious Activity Reports, and liaise with international authorities as necessary.
- Spearhead the development and constant optimization of a transaction monitoring programme, catering to improvements in policy efficacy.
- Collaborate with diverse teams (including Data, Engineering, Product, and Legal) to enforce compliance with the highest global standards and industry-leading practices.
- Continually analyze and ensure compliance with assorted laws, including BSA/AML, OFAC, FATF Guidances, and other related financial regulations.
- Direct intricate forensic investigations prompted internally or by law enforcement.
- Conduct thorough blockchain analytics to highlight trends/patterns and better detect and counteract suspicious activities.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Legal, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- Minimum of 8 years anti-financial crime-related experience with at least 4 years in a leadership role; crypto experience is of critical importance.
- In-depth experience in Financial Intelligence or High-Risk Monitoring verticals.
- Expertise in compliance applications and programs such as Chainalysis, TRM, Elliptic, World-Check, and others.
- Strong understanding of Compliance Operations' functions and processes.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication, advanced analytical, supreme time management, and investigative skills.
- Well-acquainted with local laws, directives, and upcoming regulation of virtual currency policies.
- Ability to steer through ambiguity in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Thorough comprehension of complex compliance issues (Crypto crime, BSA/AML, OFAC, etc.) and industry best practices.
Working at Binance
• Be a part of the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem that continues to grow and offers excellent career development opportunities
• Work alongside diverse, world-class talent in an environment where learning and growth opportunities are endless
• Tackle fast-paced, challenging and unique projects
• Work in a truly global organization, with international teams and a flat organizational structure
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible working hours, remote-first, and casual work attire
Learn more about how Binancians embody the organization’s core values, creating a unified culture that enables collaboration, excellence, and growth.
Apply today to be a part of the Web3 revolution!
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