Enterprise Wide Risk Assessment (EWRA) Analyst (1 year contractor)

Binance; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 680,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first, work-from-home

Job summary

Binance is seeking a seasoned Compliance Risk professional to help develop and implement the global Compliance Risk Management Program in a fast-paced, global setting. You will lead EWRA-related activities, perform risk assessments across Financial Crime segments, and collaborate with multiple stakeholders to ensure adherence to regulatory frameworks.

The role requires strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a proactive, team-oriented mindset to support risk mitigation

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in regulated financial services compliance.
• 2+ years in Compliance Risk and EWRA implementation.
• Experience with prompt engineering or AI-driven automation.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python.
• Degree in business, data science, finance, or economics.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing the global Compliance Risk Management Program.
• Assist with the AFC EWRA process annually.
• Lead risk assessments across Financial Crime segments (Sanctions, AML/FC, etc.).
• Collaborate with Product and Compliance teams to document control inventories.
• Produce MI/metrics for senior management and monitor KRIs.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication

Independent work

Education

Business management

Data science

Finance

Economics

Tools

SQL

Python

AI frameworks

Job description

Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. We are trusted by 300+ million people in 100+ countries for our industry-leading security, user fund transparency, trading engine speed, deep liquidity, and an unmatched portfolio of digital-asset products. Binance offerings range from trading and finance to education, research, payments, institutional services, and more. Our mission is to increase the freedom of money and financial access for people around the world.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in the development and implementation of the global Compliance Risk Management Program, designed to identify, assess, manage, and monitor Compliance Risk effectively.
• Assist with the Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) EWRA process on at least an annual basis.
• Lead risk assessments of additional Financial Crime segments as required, including Anti-Bribery and Corruption, Sanctions, Transaction Monitoring, and Market Abuse.
• Liaise with the Business Unit Compliance team to participate in the risk assessment of new, changing, or existing products, i.e., Product Risk Assessments.
• Work with various stakeholders, such as Product, Local Entity Compliance, and Central Compliance teams, to document and maintain control inventories in adherence to regulatory requirements and external and internal policy frameworks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders at various levels globally to ensure that the risk assessment methodology and execution meet expectations and business needs.
• Support the regional, business, and product teams in developing and managing policies, procedures, and processes used for risk mitigation and ongoing compliance risk assurance, i.e., building out the Compliance Risk control environment.
• Assist with all pillars of the Compliance Risk Management framework (e.g., Regulatory Risk Management), including but not limited to horizon scanning, regulatory perimeter reviews, and impact assessments related to upcoming regulatory changes.
• Assist in the development of timely, effective, and efficient management information on Compliance Risk insights and performance.
• Produce MI/metrics to be provided to senior management on a continuous basis, outlining areas of heightened risk and the status of recommendations from the AFC EWRA exercise.
• Monitor and report RAS KRIs on an ongoing basis, with clear recommendations where risk levels fall outside the established appetite.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years as a compliance professional in a regulated financial services environment, 2+ years of direct experience in Compliance Risk and EWRA implementation.
• Proven experience with prompt engineering, AI-driven automation, or fine-tuning workflows to drive Compliance related strategic initiatives using leading generative AI models.
• Proficiency in Artificial Intelligence/ Technology i.e. strong foundation in tech frameworks which includes coding skills (e.g. SQL/ Python)
• Degree in a business management, data science, finance, or economics field.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, global organization while maintaining close contact with relevant teams across multiple locations.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to articulate complex concepts into a format digestible by a diverse audience.
• Proactive, diligent team player.

Why Binance

• Shape the future of finance
• Collaborate with world‑class talent in a user‑centric global organization with a flat structure
• Tackle challenging projects in a fast‑paced and innovative enviornment with autonomy
• Thrive in a results‑driven workplace with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning
• Competitive salary and company benefits
• Remote‑first, work‑from‑home arrangement (may vary depending on the nature of the role and team)

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