Lead of Risk Strategy

Binance; Hong Kong; Hybrid; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-from-home

Flat organizational structure

Career growth

Continuous learning

Job summary

Binance leads the global blockchain ecosystem and seeks a senior leader to own risk strategy, drive fraud prevention, and align risk initiatives with growth. You will shape detection capabilities, governance, and collaboration with Compliance, Data Science, Engineering, and Product to protect users and the platform.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic thinking, and the use of AI/ML to scale risk management across a fast‑paced crypto environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in risk management or related strategic roles in fintech/crypto
• Proven track record delivering measurable risk savings and operational improvements
• Strong knowledge of fraud detection techniques and compliance requirements
• Experience leading cross-functional teams including Compliance, Data Science, Engineering, and Product
• Demonstrated leadership and change-management skills
• Proficiency with data-driven decision making and familiarity with AI/ML in risk management

Responsibilities

• Define and execute risk strategy across the platform to mitigate fraud risks
• Enhance detection scopes for risks like account takeover and payment fraud
• Support new business initiatives with risk-informed strategies and controls
• Improve risk governance with engineering teams to optimize detection and prevention
• Monitor risk KPIs and report on protection levels and losses
• Collaborate with Compliance to optimize screening and monitoring processes
• Lead the risk strategy team and drive organizational improvements
• Leverage AI/LLMs to automate risk workflows and pilot new tools

Skills

Risk management

Fraud prevention

Data-driven decisions

AI/ML familiarity

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

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, 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.

Position Overview

The Lead of Risk Strategy is a senior leadership role responsible for defining, developing, and executing the fraud risk management initiatives. This role focuses on enhancing risk detection capabilities, optimizing risk frameworks, and aligning risk strategy with business growth. The Lead will drive innovation in fraud detection, risk prevention, and compliance collaboration, ensuring the platform’s security and integrity while supporting sustainable business expansion.

Responsibilities

• Risk Strategy Development and Execution
• Define and implement comprehensive risk strategies to mitigate fraud risks across the platform and user base.
• Enhance detection scopes for key risk areas such as ATO, credit card fraud, and emerging scam patterns.
• Support new business initiatives and product launches with tailored risk strategies and controls.
• Continuously improve risk strategy governance in partnership with engineering teams to optimize risk detection and prevention.

Performance Management and Metrics

• Monitor and report on critical risk KPIs, to maximize the protection and minimizing the loss.
• Oversee risk strategy management and ensure the quality and stability.
• Optimize risk cost efficiency, such as vendor cost management and risk strategy management efficiency.

Compliance and Regulatory Collaboration

• Provide full support to transaction screening and monitoring and other Compliance requirements through project management and innovation.
• Lead strategy initiatives for transaction screening and monitoring optimization, reducing rule complexity while maintaining compliance effectiveness.
• Collaborate closely with Compliance teams to explore and support new business scenarios, ensuring risk controls align with regulatory expectations.

Team Leadership and Organizational Development

• Lead and manage the risk strategy team, driving organizational changes and management approaches to support business growth.
• Foster a culture of agility and responsiveness within the team to meet evolving risk challenges and high‑pressure demands.
• Identify areas for improvement in team structure and processes, implementing changes to enhance efficiency and scalability.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Leverage advanced technologies, including AI and LLMs, to automate and enhance risk detection and prevention workflows.
• Pilot and scale new risk tools and methodologies, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Extensive experience (5+ years) in risk management, fraud prevention, or related strategic roles within fintech, financial services, or technology sectors, particularly in crypto industry.
• Proven track record in developing and executing risk strategies that deliver measurable risk savings and operational improvements.
• Strong knowledge of fraud detection techniques and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing complex projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams including Compliance, Data Science, Engineering, and Product.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to drive organizational change and foster high-performing teams.
• Proficiency in data-driven decision making and familiarity with AI/ML applications in risk management is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

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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