KYB Analyst - 1 year contractor

Binance; United States; A distancia; USD 90.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Remote-first, work-from-home

Descripción de la vacante

Binance is seeking a detail-oriented Compliance Analyst to conduct Second Line of Defence reviews for corporate customers, focusing on onboarding, risk assessment, and remediation cases. You will verify documentation, assess ownership, sanctions, PEP exposure, and screen for adverse media.

Remote-first role in the United States, you will collaborate with internal teams to ensure audit trails and regulatory compliance, supporting KYB processes in a fast-paced environment.

Formación

• 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 elevate 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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

Conocimientos

CDD / KYC

AML compliance

Sanctions screening

Risk assessment

Communication

Attention to detail

Educación

ACAMS or ICA certificate

Herramientas

Case management systems

Screening tools

Descripción del empleo

the company 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. the company 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 elevate 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 the company

• 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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