KYB Analyst - 1 year contractor

Wwshemi; Australia; Remote; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Binance, a global blockchain leader, seeks an experienced compliance professional in Australia to perform Second Line of Defence reviews for corporate customers. You will assess ownership, conduct sanctions/PEP checks, and ensure robust documentation and audit trails across jurisdictions.

You will collaborate with internal teams, escalate high-risk cases, and support EDD reviews in a fast-paced, remote-first environment with ongoing regulatory updates.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in CDD, KYC, AML or financial crime compliance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct second line of defence compliance reviews for corporate customers and onboarding.
• Assess corporate ownership structures and identify UBOs and authorized persons.
• Review corporate documents and supporting evidence for accuracy and completeness.
• Perform sanctions, PEP, adverse media screening checks on entities and related parties.
• Assess customer risk factors including jurisdiction, activity, and ownership structure.
• Escalate high-risk or complex cases per internal procedures.
• Support Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews as required.
• Maintain clear audit trails and complete customer files.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to obtain missing information.
• Contribute to remediation and process improvement initiatives.
• Stay updated on AML/KYB requirements and internal policies.
• Support QA, audits, and regulatory review requests as needed.

Skills

CDD/KYC/AML

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Written communication

Deadline-driven

Education

ACAMS or ICA certification

Tools

Case management systems

Screening tools

Internal workflows

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

• Conduct Second Line of Defence compliance reviews for new and existing corporate customers, including onboarding, periodic review, trigger review, and remediation cases
• Assess corporate structures, ownership and control, and identify Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs) and authorized persons
• Review and validate corporate documentation, including certificates of incorporation, registers, constitutional documents, proof of address, and other supporting evidence
• Assess sanctions, PEP, adverse media, and other screening checks on entities and related parties
• Assess customer risk factors, including jurisdiction, business activity, ownership structure, expected activity, and other relevant indicators
• Escalate higher-risk, unusual, or complex cases in line with internal procedures
• Support Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews, where required
• Ensure customer files are complete, accurate, and supported by a clear audit trail
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to obtain missing information, resolve issues, and support case progression
• Contribute to remediation exercises, control enhancements, and process improvement initiatives
• Maintain awareness of applicable AML, sanctions, and KYB requirements and internal policy updates
• Support quality assurance, audit, and regulatory review requests, as needed

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of experience in CDD, KYC, AML, compliance operations, or financial crime compliance
• Strong understanding of corporate due diligence, beneficial ownership, and customer risk assessment
• ACAMs or ICA preferred, not mandatory
• Familiarity with sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening processes
• Ability to review and interpret corporate documents across different jurisdictions
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to identify red flags and escalat ...
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage workload effectively and work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working with case management systems, screening tools, and internal workflows

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)

Binance is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We believe that having a diverse workforce is fundamental to our success.

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