Risk Analyst (SQL), Card & Payment

Binance; Auckland; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global blockchain ecosystem is seeking a detail-oriented Risk Analyst (Fraud Prevention) to join its Risk Management team in Auckland. This role involves detecting and preventing fraudulent activities within card issuing processes while collaborating with multiple departments to ensure a safe user experience. Ideal candidates should have a strong analytical background, familiarity with KYC norms, and a passion for blockchain and cryptocurrency.

Benefits

Collaborate with world-class talent

Career growth and continuous learning opportunities

Competitive salary and company benefits

Work-from-home arrangement

Qualifications

• 2-5 years experience in fraud detection or related field.
• Strong understanding of KYC requirements.
• Experience in handling complex fraud investigations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine fraud detection rules and operational procedures.
• Monitor and analyse user and transaction data for anomalies.
• Collaborate with teams to manage and escalate fraud cases effectively.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Integrity

SQL Proficiency

Critical Thinking

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 over 250 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.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Risk Analyst (Fraud Prevention) to join our Risk Management team. In this role, you will be responsible for detecting and preventing fraudulent activities related to card issuing scope (including but not limited to onboarding process, KYC process, anomaly transaction detection). You will work closely with Security, Product, KYC Compliance, Customer Support, and Engineering teams to develop strategies that ensure a safe and seamless user experience.

Responsibilities:

• Deploy proper risk control measures to mitigate the circumvention from the fraud applicants, and cooperate with compliance team to deploy rules with local regulatory requirements.
• Monitor, analyse, and interpret anomaly volumes of user, transaction, asset data to detect anomalies or fraudulent trends.
• Develop and refine fraud detection rules, alerts, and operational procedures to improve the efficiency of risk controls.
• Collaborate closely with business team, Compliance, Customer Support, and PM to manage and escalate fraud cases effectively, and streamline the experience..
• Support initiatives to enhance internal risk policies, fraud prevention strategies, and automated monitoring systems.

Requirements:

• 2~5 years’ experience in fraud detection, risk analysis or a related field, preferably within a fintech, financial services, or crypto organisation or the related experience on issuing cards.
• Strong understanding of KYC requirements, fraud typologies, card scheme requirements.
• Experience in handling complex fraud investigations and familiarity with transaction monitoring systems.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and manipulate large datasets (e.g., SQL proficiency preferred).
• Strong sense of integrity, professional scepticism, and critical thinking.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote-first environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• High level of discretion when dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
• Passion for blockchain, cryptocurrency, and the future of financial technologies.

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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