Binance is hiring a Compliance EDD & High Risk Client Team Lead in Legal & Compliance — Latin America. The overview below is synthesized from the employer posting on jobs.lever.co: factual requirements and scope are preserved, but prose is rewritten with editorial context. Verify details and apply via the employer link.
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 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.
Only English CVs will be reviewed.
The listing frames the Compliance EDD & High Risk Client Team Lead at Binance as a hands-on product role. The ideal candidate brings deep AML/KYC expertise, strong judgement on complex EDD decisions, and proven experience leading a compliance team.
Only English CVs will be reviewed.
The listing frames the Compliance EDD & High Risk Client Team Lead at Binance as a hands-on product role. The ideal candidate brings deep AML/KYC expertise, strong judgement on complex EDD decisions, and proven experience leading a compliance team.
Key Responsibilities
Day-to-day scope for the Compliance EDD & High Risk Client Team Lead as described in the posting:
- Oversee and review high-risk individual and retail client cases within SLAs, ensuring timely and accurate resolution
- Lead complex EDD reviews involving PEPs, adverse media, and source of wealth/funds assessments, and provide expert guidance to analysts on case decisions and best practices
- Act as the primary escalation point for the team and cross-functional stakeholders, liaising with MLROs and Compliance leadership on complex or borderline cases
- Oversee the client off-boarding process for high-risk retail clients in line with internal policy and regulatory requirements
- Monitor team output quality and drive continuous improvements to EDD workflows, SOPs, and decision frameworks
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of AML/CFT regulations and virtual currency developments relevant to individual and retail clients
- Manage high risk customer escalations from the first line of defense and other business units
- Drafting of documentation including, but not limited to policies, programs, procedures, guidance documents, training materials, and impact assessment/analysis
- Build and maintain strong relationships with MLRO teams and key internal stakeholders
- Mentor and develop team members, lead AML/CFT training programmes, and foster a high-performance culture
Requirements
Experience and skills the team lists as required:
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, Finance, or related field
- 5+ years in AML/KYC compliance with a strong focus on EDD and high-risk individual/retail clients
- At least 2 years in a senior or lead capacity
- Proven EDD experience: PEPs, adverse media, high-risk jurisdictions, SoW/SoF assessments
- Proficiency in compliance tools: World-Check, ComplyAdvantage, Elliptic, or equivalent
- Strong knowledge of AML/CFT frameworks in crypto or financial services
- Knowledge of global licensing requirements related to financial services and crypto related business activities
- Excellent communication, decision-making, and team leadership skills
- CAMS or equivalent certification preferred
- Crypto or fintech experience a strong advantage
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)
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