Regulatory Risk Operations, Derivatives

TL;DR

Regulatory Risk Operations, Derivatives: Analyze regulatory technical standards and build SOPs for a regulated derivatives business with an accent on operational risk identification, independent assessments, and continuous monitoring. Focus on coordinating with stakeholders, auditing operational results and public information, and preparing data-backed notifications and reports for regulators and senior management.

Location: UAE, Abu Dhabi (Remote) — Willing to work in UTC +4 timezone

Company

Binance is a global blockchain ecosystem behind one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges.

What you will do

• Analyze regulatory technical standards, design SOPs based on regulatory requirements, and coordinate with key stakeholders.
• Provide advice and objective reviews to ensure operational risks are identified, assessed, and managed across BAU and new initiatives.
• Conduct independent assessments and daily monitoring against the regulated entity’s rulebooks, escalating systemic/thematic concerns.
• Monitor operational cycles, validate results, and continuously improve operational processes.
• Periodically audit operational results, processes, and public information to identify regulatory and compliance risks.
• Prepare periodic and ad-hoc regulator notifications and maintain accurate records of decisions and outcomes.

Requirements

• 5+ years of working/project/operations experience in financial institutions with strong knowledge of financial products and processes.
• Willing to work in UTC +4 timezone.
• Strong knowledge of regulated derivatives exchanges and clearing houses.
• Experience in risk, control, or regulatory compliance roles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an affinity for using data.
• Bilingual English/Mandarin is required to coordinate with overseas partners and stakeholders.

Culture & Benefits

• Work-from-home arrangement (may vary depending on business team needs).
• Competitive salary and company benefits.
• Autonomy in a fast-paced environment with opportunities for continuous learning and career growth.
• Equal opportunity employer with a focus on diversity.

Hiring process

• Review of experience in financial institutions, derivatives exchanges/clearing, and risk/compliance operations.
• Assessment of communication skills and ability to produce data-backed reports for regulators and senior management.