Sanctions Operations Analyst (1 year contract)

Binance; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first

Job summary

Binance is seeking a sanctions compliance professional in Dubai to serve as the final escalation point on high-risk cases and perform enhanced due diligence. You will untangle ownership structures, monitor global sanctions regimes, document decisions with audit trails, and collaborate with Legal, Compliance and Risk teams.

Join a fast-paced, globally focused team that shapes screening standards and drives improvements in sanctions compliance across the platform.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of sanctions compliance, financial crime, or risk management experience.
• Strong knowledge of OFAC, EU, UN sanctions regimes and crypto-related risks.
• Experience with sanctions screening tools and transaction monitoring systems.

Responsibilities

• Investigate escalated sanctions alerts using Dow Jones, Kharon and OSINT.
• Act as final escalation point for high-risk cases, decide on client retention or offboarding.
• Document decisions with audit trails for regulatory reviews.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance and Risk to ensure policy alignment.
• Perform enhanced due diligence on high-risk clients and transactions.
• Analyze ownership structures and geopolitical risks to spot evasion.
• Monitor global sanctions regs and advise stakeholders on compliance.
• Provide expertise on screening methodologies and false positives.
• Identify gaps in screening processes and suggest improvements.
• Support audits, regulatory exams and remediation efforts.
• Contribute to policy updates reflecting regulatory changes.
• Engage with diverse stakeholders to drive project progress.
• Ensure successful delivery of sanctions-related projects.

Skills

Sanctions compliance

Financial crime

Risk management

Analytical mindset

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.

About The Role

Be the final decision-maker on our highest-risk sanctions cases, where your judgment shapes who we do business with and protects the platform. You'll untangle complex ownership structures, partner with Legal, Compliance, and Risk, and help build smarter screening that sets the standard for the industry.

What You'll Do

• Conduct thorough investigations into escalated sanctions alerts using various tools (e.g., Dow Jones, Kharon, other proprietary systems and OSINT).
• Serve as the final escalation point for high-risk sanctions cases, making data-driven decisions on client retention or offboarding.
• Document and justify decisions with clear audit trails for regulatory and internal reviews.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Risk teams to ensure alignment with policies and regulatory expectations.
• Perform enhanced due diligence on high-risk clients, transactions, and counterparties to assess sanctions exposure.
• Analyze complex ownership structures, transactional patterns, and geopolitical risks to identify potential sanctions evasion tactics.
• Monitor and interpret global sanctions regulations and emerging risks, and advise internal stakeholders on sanctions compliance requirements and risk mitigation strategies.
• Provide subject-matter expertise on sanctions screening methodologies, false positive reduction, and system optimization.
• Critically assess existing sanctions screening processes, identifying gaps and recommending enhancements.
• Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to drive project progress and ensure successful delivery.
• Contribute to policy and procedure updates to reflect evolving regulatory expectations and industry best practices.
• Support internal audits, regulatory exams, and remediation efforts related to sanctions compliance.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of experience in sanctions compliance, financial crime, or risk management (preferably in banking, fintech, or crypto).
• Strong knowledge of global sanctions regimes (OFAC, EU, UN, etc.) and crypto-related sanctions risks.
• Experience with sanctions screening tools and transaction monitoring systems.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex ownership structures and high-risk transactional behavior.
• Strong decision-making skills with the ability to balance risk and business considerations.
• Ability to work effectively under strict deadlines and deliver high-quality results within the given timeframes.
• Excellent written and verbal communications.

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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