Senior AML/EDD Lead — High-Risk Client Compliance (Remote)

Jobicy; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-from-home arrangement

Job summary

Binance is seeking an experienced Team Lead to oversee the High Risk Client & EDD team, responsible for review and management of high-risk individual and retail client cases. The ideal candidate brings deep AML/KYC expertise, strong judgment on complex EDD decisions, and proven experience leading a compliance team.

You will oversee SLAs, mentor analysts, and collaborate with MLROs on complex cases, while staying current with AML/CFT regulations in crypto.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in AML/KYC compliance with a strong focus on EDD and high-risk individual/retail clients.
• At least 2 years in a senior or lead capacity.
• Proficiency in AML tools: World-Check, ComplyAdvantage, Elliptic, or equivalent.
• CAMS or equivalent certification preferred.
• Crypto or fintech experience is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and review high-risk individual and retail client cases within SLAs, ensuring timely and accurate resolution
• Lead complex EDD reviews involving PEPs, adverse media, and source of wealth/funds assessments, and guide analysts on decisions
• Act as primary escalation point for the team and liaise with MLROs and Compliance leadership on complex cases
• Oversee the client off-boarding process for high-risk retail clients per policy and regulatory requirements
• Monitor team output quality and drive improvements to EDD workflows, SOPs, and decision frameworks
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of AML/CFT regulations and crypto developments related to individual and retail clients
• Manage high-risk customer escalations from the first line of defense and other business units
• Draft documentation including policies, programs, procedures, guidance, and training materials
• Build and maintain relationships with MLRO teams and internal stakeholders
• Mentor and develop team members, lead AML/CFT training programs

Skills

AML/KYC

Leadership

Decision-making

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law/Business/Finance

Tools

World-Check

ComplyAdvantage

Elliptic

Job description

Binance is seeking an experienced Team Lead to oversee the High Risk Client & EDD team, responsible for review and management of high-risk individual and retail client cases. The ideal candidate brings deep AML/KYC expertise, strong judgment on complex EDD decisions, and proven experience leading a compliance team.

You will oversee SLAs, mentor analysts, and collaborate with MLROs on complex cases, while staying current with AML/CFT regulations in crypto.