Global Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)

Global/Legal & Compliance – Compliance /Full-time Onsite or Remote/ Remote

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead oversight of all compliance and regulatory affairs at a global level, ensuring adherence to international anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) regulations.
• Drive a strategic vision for the compliance function, presenting comprehensive reports to the executive leadership team and board members concerning matters of regulatory and compliance importance.
• Interface with multiple global regulatory bodies and facilitate regulatory filings in accordance with local laws.
• Develop, refine, and enforce global AML/CTF policies, with oversight of the audit procedures.
• Conduct extensive internal compliance policy reviews, directing ongoing assessments and internal audits. 
• Partner with internal and external advisors to monitor regulatory developments that impact global operations, and strategise corresponding action plans.
• Assure that new product or service launches are compliant with appropriate regional and international laws.
• Coordinate compliance-related projects, working with other departments to ensure successful execution.
• Develop state-of-the-art training materials applicable across various geographies, with an added emphasis on AML/CTF training.
• Perform comprehensive research to ensure Binance\'s continual compliance with global and regional regulations, and maintain progressive relationships with regulators worldwide.
• Keep well-documented records and statistics on internal audit and training activities, while upholding Binance’s international and local AML protocols.
• Lead the team in identifying, examining, and escalating any unusual transactional activities per regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum 15 years of pertinent experience, assuming leadership roles in legal or compliance functions with in-depth knowledge of global compliance affairs.
• An undergraduate degree is required and a law degree is a plus and an advanced degree is preferred.
• Proven track record in managing regulatory inspections and inquiries.
• Comprehensive knowledge of AML/CTF global regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Adept at managing and developing high-performing teams across different geographies.
• Experience in shaping strategy and policy in a fast-paced global business environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to influence at the highest levels of the organization.
• High level of integrity and professional ethics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in English is required, additional language skills are a plus.
• Prior experience in a global fintech setup will be a significant asset.

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
• Balance life and work with flexible working hours 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!

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