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Sanctions & CTF Investigator
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15 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
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12 October 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the worlds 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 offerings range from trading and finance to education research payments institutional services Web3 features and more. We leverage the power of digital assets and blockchain to build an inclusive financial ecosystem to advance the freedom of money and improve financial access for people around the world.
We are looking for an experienced Sanctions & CTF Investigator to join Binances Compliance team. This role is focused on conducting in-depth investigations into sanctions exposure and counter-terrorism financing activity across Binances global platform. The ideal candidate brings strong investigative instincts hands-on blockchain analytics experience and a solid understanding of sanctions frameworks and CTF typologies in the crypto context.
Responsibilities:
Investigations
- Conduct end-to-end investigations into sanctions-related alerts CTF suspicions and high-risk activity flagged through transaction monitoring or referrals
- Perform blockchain tracing and on-chain analysis to identify fund flows wallet attribution and links to sanctioned entities or terrorist financing networks
- Investigate cases involving OFAC UN EU and other global sanctions lists applying appropriate jurisdictional knowledge
- Prepare clear accurate and well-evidenced investigation reports including SAR/STR filings where required
Case & Alert Management
- Manage an assigned caseload within defined SLAs prioritising effectively and maintaining accurate case records
- Conduct open-source research (OSINT) to enrich investigations and identify connections to sanctioned parties terrorist organisations or illicit networks
- Support client off-boarding processes for cases involving confirmed or suspected sanctions exposure
Process & Compliance
- Ensure all investigative activity is conducted in line with Binances Global Sanctions Policy and CTF compliance frameworks
- Identify process gaps or control weaknesses observed during investigations and escalate recommendations for improvement
Requirements:
- 5 years of experience in sanctions investigations CTF investigations or financial crime investigations in a crypto or financial services environment
- Hands-on experience with blockchain analytics tools: Chainalysis Elliptic TRM Labs or equivalent
- Strong working knowledge of global sanctions frameworks (OFAC UN EU UK) and CTF regulatory requirements
- Proven ability to conduct complex multi-source investigations and produce clear defensible written outputs including SARs/STRs
- Experience with sanctions screening platforms (e.g. World-Check ComplyAdvantage Actimize) is an advantage
- Bachelors degree in Finance Law Criminal Justice Computer Science or a related field
- Strong analytical and investigative skills able to connect disparate data points and form well-reasoned conclusions
- Excellent written and verbal communication investigation reports must be audit-ready and regulator-facing
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced high-volume environment with competing priorities
Nice to Have:
- CAMS CGSS or equivalent professional certification
- Prior experience in law enforcement an FIU or a regulatory body
- Experience with OSINT tools and open-source investigative techniques
- Knowledge of DeFi cross-chain activity and emerging crypto financial crime typologies
Why Binance
Shape the future with the worlds 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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About Company
Binance is a blockchain ecosystem comprised of Exchange, Labs, Launchpad, Info, Academy, Trust Wallet, and Blockchain Charity Foundation (BCF). Binance Exchange is one of the fastest and most popular cryptocurrency exchange platforms in the world, capable of processing over 1.4 millio ... View more
