Financial Crime Investigator - APAC - Remote

BinanceMalaysia, Malaysia

30+ days ago

Job description

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Job Description

Location : Remote

About Binance :

Binance is the world’s largest crypto exchange, supporting 250M+ users in 100+ countries. It offers products across :

Trading, Payments, Web3
Institutional Services, Education, Compliance
And a strong focus on financial security and regulation

Responsibilities :

Investigate suspicious activity cases within defined SLAs

Maintain escalation logs and ensure timely resolution

Support client offboarding where necessary

Escalate red flags to team leads and MLROs (Money Laundering Reporting Officers)

Collaborate with stakeholders to improve SAR (Suspicious Activity Report) quality and consistency

Work with compliance tools (e.g., Chainalysis, TRM Labs, Elliptic, Dow Jones, Kodex)

Stay current with AML / CFT laws, policies, and upcoming crypto regulations

Participate in AML training and internal knowledge-sharing programs

Qualifications :

Bachelor's in Business, Law, or a related field

3–5 years of experience in financial crime investigations or regulatory audit

Familiarity with filing SARs and working with AML / CFT frameworks

Experience in fintech, banks, or crypto platforms is a plus

High attention to detail, strong investigative mindset, and ability to handle ambiguity

Excellent communication, analytical, and time management skills

Experience with compliance & blockchain analysis tools (e.g., Chainalysis, TRM Labs, Elliptic, Kodex, Dow Jones)

Experience in compliance or risk operations at a fintech or exchange

Understanding of crypto risk typologies like money laundering, scams, and transaction layering

Strong writing and analytical skills for SAR narratives

Desire to work in a high-impact, cross-border AML / CFT environment

Passionate about building the future of regulatory crypto infrastructure

Why This Role is Hot :

Shape the compliance structure in a space still being regulated globally

Enjoy autonomy, flexibility, and collaboration with world-class teams

Be part of a fast-moving team with a flat structure and global visibility

How to Stand Out When Applying :

If interested, you can :

Tailor your resume to highlight AML / CFT experience, SARs, and investigations

Write a targeted cover letter showcasing your interest in crypto and regulatory tech

Prepare for case-based or scenario interviews (e.g., handling suspicious transactions involving privacy coins)

Create a compelling narrative that shows you’re mission-driven and crypto-fluent

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