Sanctions Operations Analyst (Crypto)

Location: Remote-first, work-from-home arrangement; role locations: Argentina, Hong Kong, Singapore, or the United Arab Emirates. The contract lasts 1 year.

Company

Binance is a global blockchain ecosystem operating a cryptocurrency exchange and digital-asset products across trading, finance, payments, education, research, and institutional services.

What you will do

• Investigate escalated sanctions alerts using Dow Jones, Kharon, proprietary systems, and OSINT.
• Make final decisions on high-risk client retention or offboarding and maintain clear audit trails.
• Perform enhanced due diligence on high-risk clients, transactions, and counterparties.
• Analyze ownership structures, transactional patterns, geopolitical risks, and potential sanctions evasion tactics.
• Interpret global sanctions regulations and advise Legal, Compliance, Risk, and other stakeholders on mitigation.
• Improve screening methodologies, reduce false positives, update policies, and support audits, regulatory exams, and remediation.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in sanctions compliance, financial crime, or risk management, preferably in banking, fintech, or crypto.
• Strong knowledge of global sanctions regimes, including OFAC, EU, and UN frameworks, and crypto-related sanctions risks.
• Experience with sanctions screening tools and transaction monitoring systems.
• Ability to interpret complex ownership structures and high-risk transactional behavior.
• Strong decision-making skills balancing risk and business considerations.
• Ability to work under strict deadlines and deliver high-quality results within defined timeframes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first, work-from-home arrangement, which may vary depending on the role and team.
• Global, user-centric organization with a flat structure and collaboration with world-class talent.
• Fast-paced, innovative, and results-driven environment with autonomy.
• Opportunities for career growth and continuous learning.
• Competitive salary and company benefits.

Hiring process

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