Financial Crime & Sanctions Name Screening System Specialist -

Binance; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a sanctions screening system specialist to enhance compliance in financial crime systems. This pivotal role involves optimizing name screening processes, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring adherence to global sanctions regulations. Join a fast-paced and innovative environment where you can influence the blockchain compliance landscape and enjoy remote flexibility along with competitive compensation. If you're a strategic thinker with a knack for problem-solving and a passion for compliance, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Remote flexibility

Competitive compensation

Career advancement opportunities

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in sanctions/financial crime systems.
• Strong understanding of global sanctions frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Partner with teams to define system and business requirements.
• Analyze screening results to reduce false positives.
• Monitor system performance and propose enhancements.

Skills

Sanctions compliance

Financial crime systems

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s in Computer Science

Bachelor’s in Business

Bachelor’s in Law

Job description

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Job Description

Position:

• Location: London, England (Hybrid)
• Company: Binance
• Job Type: Full-time

Overview:

Binance is seeking a sanctions screening system specialist to enhance the effectiveness and compliance of its financial crime systems. This role is central to ensuring the company’s name screening tools meet global sanctions regulations and compliance standards, while minimizing false positives and maintaining operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with Technology, Compliance, Operations, and Product teams to define and document system and business requirements
• Analyze screening results, fine-tune parameters, and reduce false positives
• Optimize name screening processes and support workflow improvements
• Monitor system performance and propose enhancements aligned with compliance and risk goals
• Act as a subject matter expert on global sanctions regimes (e.g., OFAC, EU, UN)
• Support policy development and offer guidance on financial crime risk

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, Law, or a related field
• 3+ years’ experience in sanctions/financial crime systems, particularly name screening solutions
• Strong understanding of global sanctions frameworks and regulations
• Proven ability to translate compliance needs into technical specs
• Skilled in stakeholder communication, documentation, and project management
• Experience in data or technical business analysis, or product roles in compliance systems

Preferred Traits:

• Strategic thinker and problem-solver
• Detail-oriented and proactive
• Adaptable team player with strong collaboration skills

Why Binance:

• Influence the global blockchain compliance space
• Work in a flat, fast-paced, and innovation-driven team
• Remote flexibility and competitive compensation
• Career advancement and continuous learning opportunities

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