KYB Analyst - 1 year contractor

Binance; Hongkong; Remote; HKD 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Binance is seeking an AML/compliance professional to conduct second line reviews for corporate customers, assess ownership structures, and verify documentation. You will screen against sanctions and PEPS, identify red flags, and escalate complex cases while maintaining audit trails and collaborating with internal teams.

The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct Second Line of Defence reviews for corporate customers including onboarding, periodic review, trigger review, and remediation.
• Assess corporate structures, ownership, and identify UBOs and authorized persons.
• Review and validate corporate docs such as certificates of incorporation, registers, and proof of address.
• Assess sanctions, PEP, adverse media, and other screening checks on entities and related parties.
• Assess customer risk factors like jurisdiction, business activity, and ownership structure.
• Escalate higher-risk or complex cases per internal procedures.
• Support Enhanced Due Diligence reviews as required.
• Ensure customer files are complete with audit trails and clear documentation.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to obtain missing information and progress cases.
• Contribute to remediation actions and process improvements.
• Maintain awareness of AML/KYB requirements and policy updates.
• Support QA, audit, and regulatory review requests.

Skills

CDD/KYC/AML

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Deadline management

Red flag escalation

Workflow familiarity

Risk assessment

Strong writing

Tools

Case management systems

Screening tools

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 Escalate appropriately
• 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.

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.