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Global Head of SAR Investigations

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Location
United Kingdom
Binance

Job Description

Binance is the leading global blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider whose suite of financial products includes the world’s largest digital-asset exchange.
Our mission is to accelerate cryptocurrency adoption and increase the freedom of money.
If you’re looking for a fast-paced, mission-driven organization where opportunities to learn and excel are endless, then Binance is the place for you.
Binance is seeking a seasoned leader with a strategic mindset to spearhead our Global SAR Investigations Lead. The perfect candidate should be dynamic, demonstrate a strong understanding of Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Sanctions, Investigations, and Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) Compliance, and possess a strong sense of dedication towards problem-solving in a complex cryptocurrency environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee in-depth investigations of all transactional activities, ensuring rigorous compliance with established policies, procedures, and international laws.
  • Construct robust crime-preventive controls to guard the company from emerging Money Laundering (ML) and Terrorist Financing (TF) scenarios.
  • Compile and submit internal Suspicious Activity Reports, and liaise with international authorities as necessary.
  • Spearhead the development and constant optimization of a transaction monitoring programme, catering to improvements in policy efficacy.
  • Collaborate with diverse teams (including Data, Engineering, Product, and Legal) to enforce compliance with the highest global standards and industry-leading practices.
  • Continually analyze and ensure compliance with assorted laws, including BSA/AML, OFAC, FATF Guidances, and other related financial regulations.
  • Direct intricate forensic investigations prompted internally or by law enforcement.
  • Conduct thorough blockchain analytics to highlight trends/patterns and better detect and counteract suspicious activities.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Legal, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
  • Minimum of 8 years anti-financial crime-related experience with at least 4 years in a leadership role; crypto experience is of critical importance.
  • In-depth experience in Financial Intelligence or High-Risk Monitoring verticals.
  • Expertise in compliance applications and programs such as Chainalysis, TRM, Elliptic, World-Check, and others.
  • Strong understanding of Compliance Operations' functions and processes.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication, advanced analytical, supreme time management, and investigative skills.
  • Well-acquainted with local laws, directives, and upcoming regulation of virtual currency policies.
  • Ability to steer through ambiguity in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Thorough comprehension of complex compliance issues (Crypto crime, BSA/AML, OFAC, etc.) and industry best practices.

Working at Binance

• Be a part of the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem that continues to grow and offers excellent career development opportunities
• Work alongside diverse, world-class talent in an environment where learning and growth opportunities are endless
• Tackle fast-paced, challenging and unique projects
• Work in a truly global organization, with international teams and a flat organizational structure
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible working hours, remote-first, and casual work attire
Learn more about how Binancians embody the organization’s core values, creating a unified culture that enables collaboration, excellence, and growth.
Apply today to be a part of the Web3 revolution!
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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Advice from our career coach

As a seasoned leader with expertise in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Sanctions, and SAR Compliance, the opportunity at Binance as a Global SAR Investigations Lead is ideal for someone with a strategic mindset and dedication to problem-solving in the cryptocurrency realm. To stand out as an applicant for this role, showcase your in-depth experience in financial crime, leadership in compliance operations, and familiarity with compliance tools like Chainalysis and TRM. Here are some specific tips to enhance your application:

  • Highlight your expertise in anti-financial crime, especially in high-risk monitoring verticals.
  • Showcase your leadership experience in compliance operations and your ability to navigate through complex compliance issues like Crypto crime, BSA/AML, and OFAC regulations.
  • Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, advanced analytical abilities, and supreme time management skills.
  • Emphasize your experience in conducting forensic investigations and blockchain analytics to detect and counteract suspicious activities.
  • Illustrate your understanding of local laws, directives, and upcoming regulations related to virtual currency policies.

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