Global Sanctions Governance Specialist - London

Binance; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cryptocurrency exchange in London is seeking a Global Sanctions Governance Specialist to lead governance and compliance efforts related to sanctions and counter-terrorist financing. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in international compliance and risk monitoring, with strong analytical and project leadership skills. This role offers significant autonomy and responsibilities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in international compliance/FCC.
• Minimum of 10 years in sanctions/CTF risk monitoring & testing.
• Deep knowledge of banking systems and regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and oversee sanctions/CTF monitoring frameworks.
• Analyze compliance risks related to business activities.
• Deliver advisory input to internal stakeholders.

Skills

International compliance/FCC experience

Sanctions/CTF risk monitoring & testing

Project leadership

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Explaining complex risk concepts

Education

Degree from a recognized university

ACAMS/ACFCS certification

Job description

Global Sanctions Governance Specialist - London

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Job Description

Global Sanctions Governance Specialist

Domain: Financial Crime Compliance (FCC)

Company: Binance – The world’s leading blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency exchange

This senior-level position is part of Binance's Sanctions Compliance team, with a focus on governance, monitoring frameworks, and stakeholder management. You’ll lead the second line of defense efforts for Sanctions and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) risks globally, working across teams, regulators, and jurisdictions.

• Design, implement, and oversee sanctions/CTF monitoring and testing frameworks
• Analyze and evaluate compliance risks related to business activities
• Deliver advisory input to internal stakeholders, especially in high-stakes regulatory matters
• Horizon scan for regulatory changes affecting global compliance strategy
• Lead FCC risk assessments tied to policies, systems, and business expansion
• Represent Binance in interactions with auditors, regulators, industry bodies
• Manage or support strategic projects, ensuring compliance deliverables are on time and high-quality
• Provide thought leadership, share knowledge, and improve team capabilities
• 12+ years of experience in international compliance/FCC
• Minimum of 10 years in sanctions/CTF risk monitoring & testing
• Degree from a recognized university (law, finance, business preferred)
• ACAMS/ACFCS certification preferred (or equivalent)
• Deep knowledge of banking systems, processes, and regulatory expectations
• Strong project leadership, writing, and analytical skills
• Expertise in stakeholder engagement, internal and external
• Ability to explain complex risk concepts clearly to non-specialist audiences
• Must align with Binance’s values and exhibit integrity and initiative

A great fit would be someone who:

• Has hands-on experience designing sanctions governance in a complex financial organization (preferably crypto, fintech, or international banking)
• Can work autonomously while coordinating cross-border compliance teams
• Has successfully led audits, regulatory exams, or cross-functional FCC programs
• Is confident challenging existing systems and practices and offering practical alternatives
• Understands blockchain and digital asset risk exposure (a plus)
• Work with a global, flat-structured team of top-tier talent
• Own impactful projects at the frontier of crypto compliance
• High autonomy + fast growth + real-world responsibility

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