Sanctions Escalations Lead

4 weeks ago

Dubai, United Arab Emirates Binance Full time

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 and manage escalated sanctions-related cases ensuring timely response and resolution across the team.
- Develop, manage and enhance the Sanctions Escalation Procedure.
- Maintain comprehensive records of escalated inquiries, actions, and resolutions to ensure complete accountability.
- Liaise with various departments internally and support regulatory bodies externally, to ensure the organization's full compliance with sanctions laws.
- Monitor regulatory developments and updates related to sanctions and ensure relevant stakeholders within the company are aware.
- Train various business units and individuals on sanction matters, leading to an organization-wide understanding and adherence to relevant laws and regulations.
- Work to continuously improve upon existing sanction protocols.

**Requirements**:

- A Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Finance, or a related field.
- 5-10 years of experience in handling sanctions matters within a financial services environment, preferably in a global organization.
- Strong knowledge of international sanctions regulations and laws.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to understand and explain complex regulatory issues.
- Strong analytical skills with great attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with an understanding of when escalation is appropriate.
- Confident and effective decision-making skills, with the ability to work under pressure.
- Proficient in English, both written and verbal. Knowledge of additional languages is a plus.

**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
- Flexible working hours, remote-first, 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.

Binance is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We believe that having a diverse workforce is fundamental to our success.

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