KYC/KYB Analyst - Japanese Speaker

Binance; Kuala Lumpur; Remote; MYR 78,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first

Competitive salary

Career growth

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Binance is seeking a Customer Service professional in Malaysia to support onboarding and KYC/KYB processes for a global crypto exchange. You will engage with clients, review documentation, and collaborate with Compliance, Front Office and Product teams to ensure robust due diligence and regulatory adherence.

The role emphasizes risk assessment, regulatory knowledge, and strong communication across English and Japanese with regional stakeholders, in a remote-first setup.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in Customer Support/KYC/KYB operations, onboarding or compliance.
• Strong knowledge of local laws, directives and virtual currency policies an advantage.
• Experience performing risk assessments, trigger reviews and enhanced due diligence.

Responsibilities

• Handle and review client enquiries related to onboarding (Individuals/Corporates).
• Coordinate with Front Office, Compliance, Product and other stakeholders to obtain evidence for KYC/KYB due diligence.
• Monitor and escalate AML flags and unusual activities.
• Participate in AML/CFT training and related on-the-job training.

Skills

Customer support

KYC/KYB

Onboarding

Compliance

Risk assessment

Due diligence

English proficiency

Japanese language

Tools

World-Check

Liquid

Kodex

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.

Join Binance's Customer Service team and be a part of a client-facing business function where exceptional support is our priority. We aim to create a platform where users receive top-quality assistance with fast response times and accurate information. Our support is provided via ticketing systems and live chat, handling customer queries, complaints, and identification approval processes for our world-class cryptocurrency exchange platform. We seek empathetic, communicative, and problem-solving individuals who can advocate for our customers and gather valuable feedback. Join us and help ensure exceptional service standards and high customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Handle and review all enquiries raised by clients regarding client onboarding (Individual/Corporates).
• Manage personal workload and priority items and ensure timely escalation of key risks/issues to managers.
• Work closely with the stakeholders (Front Office, Compliance, Product etc) and assist clients as required, to obtain all necessary supporting evidence to fulfill KYC/KYB due diligence.
• Monitor, document and elevate unusual activities or AML flags.
• Participate in internal and external training programs related to AML/CFT and other subjects that may form part of the day to day work requirements.
• Liaise with team members across the country and region to facilitate knowledge sharing.
• Any general administration and ancillary activities as may be required and related to the above functions in accordance with the business requirements of the Company.

Requirements

• At least 3 years directly related experience in a Customer Support/KYC/KYB operations/Onboarding/Compliance role with substantial knowledge of relevant rules and regulations and the day-to-day compliance affairs.
• Good knowledge on provisions of local laws, directives, regulations and otherwise standards applicable to subject persons and knowledge of upcoming regulation of virtual currency policies is a strong plus.
• Good proficiency in conducting risk assessments, trigger reviews and enhanced due diligence.
• Proficiency in compliance applications such as World-Check, Liquid, Kodex, etc.
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership over the end-to-end client onboarding process (knowing different entity types would be advantageous).
• Self-motivated, ability to multitask and work effectively under pressure and stress.
• Detail-oriented with a strong controlled mindset and time management skills.
• Fluency in English and Japanese is required to be able to coordinate with overseas partners and stakeholders. Additional languages would be an advantage.

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)

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