KYC & KYB Manager

Binance; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Binance is seeking a Compliance professional to oversee Customer Due Diligence (CDD) across retail and corporate onboarding and ongoing monitoring. You will ensure alignment with global CDD standards and will work with local MLROs to align on localized requirements.

In this role, you will lead CDD governance, manage audits and third-party relationships, and partner with product and banking teams to enhance risk scoring and licensing compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CDD experience.
• ACAMS, ACFCS or other leading certification.
• Experience with audits and managing third party relationships.
• Knowledge of global CDD requirements.
• Experience implementing customer risk scoring frameworks.
• Deep understanding of AML/CFT and sanctions risks.

Responsibilities

• Support the Global Head CDD Governance to drive the CDD strategy for retail and corporate customers.
• Manage third party relationships with Auditors and Fiat partners.
• Ensure the global CDD standards for retail and corporate services are met.
• Partner with Product leadership to strategize global and local CDD enhancements.
• Build and maintain relations with banking partners.
• Act as contact and escalation point for compliance with banking partners, auditors and internal stakeholders.
• Manage multiple CDD projects across jurisdictions and deliver on time.
• Report progress of Global and local CDD projects to management.

Skills

CDD governance

Audits liaison

Stakeholder management

AML/CFT knowledge

Sanctions risks

Communication skills

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.

About the Role

This role is critical to ensure that the company complies with AML requirements and best practices pertaining to Customer Due Diligence (CDD) for retail and corporate onboarding as well as ongoing due diligence. This individual will ensure that the global CDD standards that the company applies are met and will work with local team members such as MLROs to align on localized CDD requirements. They will maintain oversight of the CDD controls and provide guidance to the first line of defense and act as point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders.

What You'll Do

• Supporting the Global Head CDD Governance to drive the CDD strategy for retail and corporate customers.
• Managing third party relationships with Auditors and Fiat partners.
• Ensure the global CDD standards for retail and corporate services are met.
• Partnering with Product leadership to strategize global and local CDD enhancements.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with our banking partners.
• Act as point of contact and escalation for the compliance related matters with banking partners, auditors and internal stakeholders.
• Managing multiple CDD projects across multiple jurisdictions and ensuring key projects are delivered on time.
• Reporting to management on the progress of Global and local CDD projects.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of CDD experience.
• ACAMs, ACFCS or other industry leading certification.
• Previous experience with Audits and Managing third party relationships.
• Knowledge and experience with global CDD requirements.
• Knowledge and experience with implementing customer risk scoring frameworks.
• Deep understanding of AML/CFT and sanctions risks.
• Knowledge of global licensing requirements related to financial services and crypto related business activities.
• Experience in dealing with difficult decisions and ability to work on own initiative.
• Excellent communication, analytical, logical thinking, problem solving, and writing skills.
• Adaptable, open-minded, and comfortable to work in a fast-paced remote working environment.

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.