KYB Compliance Analyst (1 Year Contract)

Jobicy; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first work arrangement

Competitive salary

Job summary

Binance is seeking a compliance professional to perform Second Line of Defence reviews for corporate customers, focusing on CDD, KYC, and AML processes. You will evaluate ownership structures, perform sanctions and PEP screening, and escalate complex cases per policy, while ensuring documentation and audit trails are complete.

Join a remote-first team and contribute to regulatory compliance, data integrity, and cross-functional collaboration across global business units.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in CDD/KYC/AML or financial crime compliance.
• Strong understanding of corporate due diligence and beneficial ownership.
• Familiarity with sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening.
• Ability to review corporate documents across different jurisdictions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with attention to detail.
• Experience with case management systems and screening tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Second Line of Defence compliance reviews for corporate customers.
• Assess corporate structures, ownership and control, identify UBOs and authorized persons.
• Review corporate documents (certificates, registers, constitutions, proofs of address).
• Assess sanctions, PEP, adverse media, and other screening checks on entities.
• Escalate higher-risk, unusual, or complex cases per internal procedures.
• Support Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews as needed.
• Maintain audit trails and liaise with internal stakeholders for information.

Skills

CDD/KYC/AML experience

Corporate due diligence

Risk assessment

Sanctions/PEP screening

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

ACAMs or ICA (preferred)

Tools

Case management systems

Screening tools

Internal workflows

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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 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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