Transaction Monitoring Investigations Global Lead

Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. We are trusted by over 250 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, Web3 features, and more. We leverage the power of digital assets and blockchain to build an inclusive financial ecosystem to advance the freedom of money and improve financial access for people around the world.

The Compliance team at Binance is paramount in ensuring strict adherence to all regulatory requirements and upholding the highest standards of integrity. Tasked with developing robust compliance policies, conducting thorough risk assessments, and rigorously monitoring transactions to prevent illegal activities, this team ensures our operations are in full compliance with global laws. Join us to fortify Binance's reputation, maintain trust with users and regulators, and drive our mission to lead the cryptocurrency industry.

Responsibilities

• Manages the global onchain and offchain transaction monitoring operations team, ensuring effective day-to-day operations while driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance team efficiency.
• Overseeing and managing global operational activities across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and providing subject matter expertise to business units and local MLROs.
• Mentor, coach, and develop team members, fostering a high-performing environment across all regions.
• Deliver briefings and escalations to senior management on compliance-related topics on a regular basis.
• Take ownership of specific cross-functional projects to improve transaction monitoring capabilities and mitigate the company's risk exposure, in alignment with the business strategy.
• Closely monitor productivity levels of the team, ensuring investigations are within SLA.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders across different levels of the organization, ensuring clarity on compliance initiatives and progress toward regulatory goals.
• Develop and present regular reports, metrics, and analyses to facilitate data-driven decision-making, addressing critical issues related to compliance, risk, and business operations.
• Identify and implement process improvements within the transaction monitoring program, enhancing the overall effectiveness of compliance controls and monitoring practices.
• Contribute to the continuous enhancement of control validation processes to ensure they meet the required regulatory standards and compliance expectations.
• Actively support in driving compliance culture and increasing the awareness of compliance responsibilities throughout the organization and the broader TM team.
• Build strong working relationships with key business stakeholders to ensure the timely completion of compliance activities and effective responses to regulatory reports or audits.
• Assist in the development and execution of corrective actions and issue tracking in accordance with established policies and best practices.
• Stay informed on the latest regulations and emerging risks, particularly in the virtual currency space, and contribute to updating compliance processes accordingly.
• Supervise work products produced by the team, identifying issues or risks early and take corrective actions on a timely basis.
• Utilize compliance applications and systems such as Chainalysis, Elliptic, case management systems, and MIS reporting tools effectively.

• Minimum of 10 years experience working in a compliance role with 5 years leading a global Transaction Monitoring team.
• Crypto on-chain monitoring experience a plus.
• Proven experience and knowledge in AML regulations, criminal typologies, audit/exam management, operational leadership.
• Strong technical communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex topics to non-expert audiences and ability to liaise with and influence stakeholders across the organisation.
• Professional certifications are a plus: i.e. CAMS, CFE, etc.

• Shape the future with the world's leading blockchain ecosystem.
• Collaborate with world-class talent in a user-centric global organization with a flat structure.
• Tackle unique, fast-paced projects with autonomy in an innovative environment.
• Thrive in a results-driven workplace with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning.
• Competitive salary and company benefits.
• Work-from-home arrangement (the arrangement may vary depending on the work nature of the business team).

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