Sanctions Investigator (1 year contractor) - MENA

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 offerings range from trading and finance to education, research, payments, institutional services, and more. Our mission is to increase the freedom of money and financial access for people around the world.
We are looking for an experienced Sanctions & CTF Investigator to join Binance's Compliance team. This role is focused on conducting in-depth investigations into sanctions exposure and counter-terrorism financing activity across Binance's 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 Binance's 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
Bachelor's 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 of finance
Collaborate with world-class talent in a user-centric global organization with a flat structure
Tackle challenging projects in a fast-paced and innovative enviornment with autonomy
Thrive in a results-driven workplace with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning
Competitive salary and company benefits
Remote-first, work-from-home arrangement (may vary depending on the nature of the role and team)
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Work arrangement
Yes