Financial Crime Investigator - APAC- Malaysia

Binance; Malaysia; On-site; USD 50,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company in the crypto space is seeking a Senior Analyst for Financial Crimes Compliance. This role offers the chance to shape compliance structures in a rapidly evolving regulatory environment. You'll work with cutting-edge financial crime tools and collaborate with world-class teams. If you're passionate about building the future of regulatory crypto infrastructure and have a strong investigative mindset, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a fast-moving team that values autonomy and flexibility, and make a significant impact in the world of crypto compliance.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in financial crime investigations or regulatory audit.
• Familiarity with filing SARs and working with AML/CFT frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Investigate suspicious activity cases within defined SLAs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve SAR quality and consistency.

Skills

Financial Crime Investigations

Regulatory Audit

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Investigative Mindset

AML/CFT Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Business

Bachelor's in Law

Tools

Chainalysis

TRM Labs

Elliptic

Kodex

Dow Jones

Job description

Crypto Jobs

Job Description

Location: Remote (based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

Binance is the world’s largest crypto exchange, supporting 250M+ users in 100+ countries. It offers products across:

• Trading, Payments, Web3
• Institutional Services, Education, Compliance
• And a strong focus on financial security and regulation
• Investigate suspicious activity cases within defined SLAs
• Maintain escalation logs and ensure timely resolution
• Support client offboarding where necessary
• Escalate red flags to team leads and MLROs (Money Laundering Reporting Officers)
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve SAR (Suspicious Activity Report) quality and consistency
• Work with compliance tools (e.g., Chainalysis, TRM Labs, Elliptic, Dow Jones, Kodex)
• Stay current with AML/CFT laws, policies, and upcoming crypto regulations
• Participate in AML training and internal knowledge-sharing programs

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in Business, Law, or a related field
• 3–5 years of experience in financial crime investigations or regulatory audit
• Familiarity with filing SARs and working with AML/CFT frameworks
• Experience in fintech, banks, or crypto platforms is a plus
• High attention to detail, strong investigative mindset, and able to handle ambiguity
• Excellent communication, analytical, and time management skills
• Chainalysis, TRM Labs, Elliptic, Kodex, Dow Jones (compliance & blockchain analysis tools)
• Has worked in a compliance or risk operations function at a fintech or exchange
• Understands crypto risk typologies like money laundering, scams, and transaction layering
• Has strong writing and analytical skills for SAR narratives
• Wants to work in a high-impact, cross-border AML/CFT environment
• Is passionate about building the future of regulatory crypto infrastructure

Why This Role is Hot:

• You’ll shape the compliance structure in a space still being regulated globally
• Binance gives autonomy, flexibility, and opportunity to work with world-class teams
• Huge exposure to cutting-edge financial crime tools + data
• Fast-moving team with a flat structure and global visibility

Ready to Apply? Here's How You Can Stand Out:

If this role excites you, I can help you:

• Tailor your resume to highlight AML/CFT experience, SARs, and investigative work
• Write a targeted cover letter showcasing interest in crypto + regulatory tech
• Prep for case-based or scenario interviews (e.g., how you'd handle a suspicious transaction involving a privacy coin)
• Create a narrative that shows you're not just good at compliance—you’re mission-driven and crypto-fluent

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