Financial Crime Investigator

Binance; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global blockchain ecosystem is looking for a compliance investigator to manage cases and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience in investigations within a financial institution or fintech. The position offers competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and a work-from-home arrangement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company benefits

Work-from-home arrangement

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in investigations, including filing SARs.
• Ability to navigate through ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle and review assigned cases within SLAs.
• Maintain escalation and client off-boarding logs.
• Partner with stakeholders to strengthen the quality of SARs.

Skills

Compliance applications navigation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Investigative skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Legal, or related field

Tools

Chainalysis

TRM

Elliptic

Kodex

World-Check

Job description

Overview

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 280 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.

Responsibilities

• Handle and review assigned cases within available SLAs, including advising relevant stakeholders on next steps
• Maintain escalation log and ensure all escalations to the team are promptly reviewed and resolved
• Maintain client off-boarding log and support client off-boarding process where required
• Where there are grounds for suspicion or requirement for guidance in relation to a case, escalate accordingly to the team lead and relevant MLROs
• Partner with relevant internal stakeholders to strengthen quality of SARs, and ensure consistency and accuracy
• Proficient in compliance applications and programmes such as Chainalysis, TRM, Elliptic, Kodex, World-Check etc.
• Good knowledge on provisions of local laws, directives, regulations and otherwise standards applicable to subject persons and knowledge of upcoming regulation of virtual currency policies is a strong plus
• Participate in internal and external programs related to AML/ CTF and other subjects that may form part of the day to day work requirements
• Any general administration and ancillary activities as may be required and related to the above functions in accordance with the business requirements of the Company

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a Business, Legal, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 3-5 years of experience in investigations, including filing SARs, or related audit/regulatory experience at a financial institution or fintech company
• Ability to navigate through ambiguity in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to be action-oriented and seek to meet high standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication, time management, analytical, and investigative skills

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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