Intelligence Analyst

Binance; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Binance, the world's leading blockchain ecosystem, as an AML/CTF investigator. You'll play a crucial role in safeguarding the platform by investigating suspicious activities and leveraging advanced blockchain analytics tools. We offer a dynamic work environment focused on growth and innovation, along with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary and company benefits

Career growth opportunities

Work-from-home arrangement

Qualifications

• 2+ years in AML/CTF investigations, especially in fintech or cryptocurrency.
• Advanced experience with blockchain monitoring/analytics tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Investigate customer activities for money laundering and other risks.
• Conduct detailed open source research and analysis.
• Write complete reports summarizing unusual activity.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Cyber-crime analysis

Network analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, computer science, or criminology

Tools

Chainalysis

TRM Labs

Elliptic

Etherscan

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 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.

Responsibilities:

• Investigate customer activities to detect money laundering and other potential risks
• Proactively identify unusual activity occurring on-chain and on the Binance platform
• Conduct investigations into unusual on-chain transactions and customer profiles
• Perform in-depth on-chain reviews and investigations utilizing leading tools, including Chainalysis, TRM Labs, and Elliptic
• Conduct reviews using on-chain data provided by open-source on-chain analytics tools, including Etherscan, Mempool, etc
• Write and develop succinct and complete reports summarizing unusual activity and mitigating risk
• Identify trends in abnormal or malicious activity in order to map out networks of bad actors
• Conduct detailed open source research to identify data vital to furthering investigations or due diligence initiatives utilizing leading tools, including Flashpoint

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, computer science, or criminology from an accredited institution
• 2+ years of experience in AML/CTF investigations within a fintech or cryptocurrency company
• Advanced experience with blockchain monitoring/analytics tools such as Chainalysis, Elliptic, TRM, etc
• Experience researching and analyzing cyber-crime, especially if financial in nature, and familiarity with cybercriminal organizations and tactics
• Ability to conduct network analysis efficiently datasets and create diagrams depicting illicit networks
• Analytical problem solver with extensive experience in compliance functions
• Ability to navigate through ambiguity in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Self-starter: take initiative, be dedicated, and be creative to achieve team goals. Be laser-focused on developing tools to maximize efficiency and value
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and fully dedicated to delivering a value-add service to business customers and internal stakeholders
• Demonstrated abilities to ask the right questions and to use sound business judgment when collaborating with a wide-range of stakeholders

Why Binance

• 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)

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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