Compliance Team Lead - KYB

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, 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.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of KYB Analysts, ensuring consistent quality and adherence to SLAs across the team
• Allocate and oversee team workload, monitor performance metrics, and drive continuous improvement in onboarding processes
• Act as the primary escalation point for complex KYB cases, key risks, and issues, ensuring timely resolution and communication to senior management
• Oversee the end-to-end review and verification of client onboarding applications, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements
• Maintain strong relationships with Relationship Partner Teams and liaise directly with clients as required to obtain all necessary supporting evidence for KYC due diligence
• Ensure effective 2-eyed and 4-eyed customer due diligence processes are followed, acting as a senior checker and sign-off authority
• Oversee risk assessments, periodic/trigger reviews, and enhanced due diligence conducted by the team, ensuring thoroughness and consistency
• Monitor and review documentation of unusual activity or AML flags escalated by analysts
• Identify training needs and coordinate internal and external training programs related to AML/CFT and other relevant subjects for the team
• Contribute to the development and refinement of KYB policies, procedures, and workflows in collaboration with senior compliance leadership
• Handle general administration and ancillary activities related to the above functions in accordance with business requirements

Requirements:

• At least 8 years of experience in a corporate onboarding/KYB role, particularly for offshore jurisdictions, with substantial knowledge of relevant rules and regulations
• Minimum 1–2 years of team leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong knowledge of multiple client types (e.g. Limited Companies, Funds, Partnerships, Trusts)
• ACAMS/CAMS/CCAS/ICA certification or equivalent highly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and manage analyst-level staff
• Strong time management, organizational, and stakeholder relationship skills
• Adaptable in an evolving, fast-moving environment
• Good knowledge of provisions of local laws, directives, regulations, and standards applicable to subject persons
• Good knowledge of upcoming regulation of virtual currency policies is a strong plus

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.By submitting a job application, you confirm that you have read and agree to our Candidate Privacy Notice.

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