Sanctions Advisory Specialist

Binance; Abu Dhabi; Remote; AED 260,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Binance is seeking a mid-level Financial Crime Compliance professional to join the Sanctions Advisory team. You will act as the internal SME on sanctions compliance, monitor regulatory developments, and translate them into policy adjustments across Binance's global operations.

The role requires 5+ years of experience and knowledge of banking, payments or crypto compliance frameworks. Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills are essential for success in a fast-paced, remote-first

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sanctions compliance in a global financial institution.
• Solid knowledge of banking, payments or crypto compliance frameworks.
• Ability to work across functional and geographic lines.
• Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills.
• BA/BS or JD/Masters preferred; ACAMS/ACFCS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be the internal Subject Matter Expert on sanctions compliance, including risks, controls, industry best practice and regulatory requirements.
• Advise stakeholders pan-binance on how to effectively manage sanctions related risks and keep them informed of developments.
• Monitor regulatory developments in the region and translate external legal developments into potential policy adjustments.
• Critically evaluate processes for identifying, documenting and assessing sanctions risks, providing advice and challenge.
• Ensure Binance entities and employees investigate, mitigate, and remediate sanctions compliance issues in line with policy and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to embed sanctions controls within the business.

Skills

Sanctions compliance

Drafting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

BA/BS or JD/Masters

ACAMS or ACFCS certification

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.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, motivated Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) professional to join Binance's Sanctions Advisory team. This role is a mid-level position that requires strong problem solving skills and the ability to take things on and make them happen.

Responsibilities

• Be the internal Subject Matter Expertise of sanctions compliance, including risks, controls, industry best practice and regulatory requirements
• Be part of a growing dynamic agile team, and Support the Global Head of Sanctions to provide actionable advice to stakeholders pan Binance on how to effectively manage sanctions related risks and keeps them informed of developments in this area
• Continuously monitor the regulatory situation in the region and support in the translation of external developments of the legal situation into potential policy adjustments
• Critically evaluate processes for identifying, documenting and assessing sanctions risks associated with Binance's activities, providing advice and challenge as appropriate
• Pro-actively ensure that Binance's entities and employees effectively investigate, mitigate, and/or promptly remediate, any identified sanctions compliance issues, in line with policy and regulatory requirements
• Work closely with key internal and external stakeholders, in an environment which provides a global overview on how sanctions compliance requirements and controls are embedded within the business

Requirements

• BA/BS or JD/Masters preferred
• ACAMS or ACFCS certification is preferred
• 5+ years of sanctions compliance experience in a global financial institution highly desirable
• Solid knowledge of banking, payment or crypto compliance frameworks and controls
• Ability to work across functional and geographic lines, strong stakeholder management skills
• Flexibility to work with deadlines, ability to act decisively, and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills
• Adhere to the Binance values and it is evident for you that your behavior is fully aligned with these values

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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