Senior Risk Analyst (SQL), KYC Fraud Prevention

Borr Drilling; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading cryptocurrency platform as a Risk Analyst to enhance fraud prevention and KYC processes. You'll analyze user behaviors, collaborate with teams across the organization, and play a critical role in safeguarding the platform's integrity while enjoying remote work opportunities and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Work-from-home arrangement

Career growth opportunities

Innovative work environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in fraud detection and risk analysis.
• Strong understanding of KYC requirements and fraud typologies.
• Ability to analyze large datasets, SQL proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Investigate suspicious user behaviors to prevent fraud.
• Monitor and analyze user transaction data for anomalies.
• Collaborate with various teams on fraud case management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Integrity

Problem solving

Communication

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.

About The Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Risk Analyst (Anti-Fraud, KYC Fraud Prevention) to join our Risk Management team. In this role, you will be responsible for detecting and preventing fraudulent activities related to onboarding processes and existing user accounts. You will play a key role in protecting our platform’s integrity, ensuring compliance with KYC (Know Your Customer) regulations, and safeguarding our users’ assets.

Responsibilities:

• Investigate suspicious user behaviours and patterns to identify and prevent fraudulent activities during and post-KYC onboarding.
• Monitor, analyse, and interpret large volumes of user and transaction data to detect anomalies or fraudulent trends.
• Collaborate closely with Compliance, Security, Customer Support, and Engineering teams to manage and escalate fraud cases effectively.
• Develop and refine fraud detection rules, alerts, and operational procedures to improve the efficiency of risk controls.
• Assist in the design and improvement of KYC procedures to balance user experience with risk mitigation.
• Prepare clear and concise reports on investigation findings and recommend process improvements.
• Support initiatives to enhance internal risk policies, fraud prevention strategies, and automated monitoring systems.
• Cooperate with global/local regulatory teams to deploy the proper risk control measures to mitigate the potential fraud attacks.
  
  

Requirements:

• 2+ years’ experience in fraud detection, risk analysis, AML/KYC compliance knowledge, or a related field, preferably within a fintech, financial services, or crypto organisation.
• Strong understanding of KYC requirements, fraud typologies.
• 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.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; additional language skills are advantageous.
• 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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