Senior Risk Analyst (SQL), Account Takeover
Job Summary
Job Description
Binance, a global blockchain ecosystem and leading cryptocurrency exchange, seeks a talented Risk Analyst (ATO) for its Risk Management team. The role focuses on identifying, analyzing, and mitigating risks associated with Account Takeovers (ATO) to protect users and the platform. Responsibilities include monitoring suspicious account activities, analyzing transaction patterns and user behavior to detect anomalies, developing detection rules and dashboards, collaborating with internal teams on incident response, and proposing system improvements with engineering and security teams. The analyst will perform root cause analysis, document processes, stay updated on fraud trends, and recommend security enhancements.
Must have:
- 2+ years experience in fraud/cyber risk or security operations.
- Understanding of account takeover tactics and online fraud.
- Experience with SQL and analytics tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with risk detection and fraud monitoring tools.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Self-starter, proactive, and able to work independently.
- Fluent in English.
Good to have:
- Experience in tech, fintech, or crypto.
- Proficiency in other languages.
- Passion for crypto and blockchain.
Perks:
- Shape the future with the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem.
- Collaborate with world-class talent in a user-centric global organization.
- Tackle unique, fast-paced projects with autonomy.
- Thrive in a results-driven workplace with career growth opportunities.
- Competitive salary and company benefits.
- Work-from-home arrangement.
4 skills required
Job Details
Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. We are trusted by over 250 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.
About the Role
We are looking for a talented and motivated Risk Analyst (ATO) to join our Risk Management team. In this role, you will be focused on identifying, analyzing, and mitigating risks associated with Account Takeovers (ATO), helping protect our users and our platform from fraudulent activities. You will work closely with Security, Product, Customer Support, and Engineering teams to develop strategies that ensure a safe and seamless user experience.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor and investigate suspicious account activities related to account takeovers or login behaviour changes.
- Analyse transaction patterns, login behavior, and user activity to detect anomalies and potential ATO cases or malicious activities .
- Develop detection rules, workflows, and dashboards to proactively identify high-risk activities.
- Collaborate with internal teams to respond to incidents quickly and effectively, mitigating user impact.
- Work closely with engineering and security teams to propose system improvements and automate detection processes.
- Perform root cause analysis of ATO incidents or fraud attacks and suggest long-term solutions to prevent recurrence.
- Develop and maintain documentation of processes, incident reports, and investigation summaries.
- Stay informed about the latest fraud trends, attack vectors, and security technologies in the crypto and fintech sectors.
- Provide recommendations for improving user education and platform security features.
Requirements:
- 2+ years of experience in fraud risk, cyber risk, security operations, or a related field, preferably in a tech, fintech, or crypto environment.
- Strong understanding of account takeover tactics, credential theft, social engineering, and online fraud patterns.
- Experience working with large datasets, querying databases (e.g., SQL), and using analytics tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to make data-driven decisions under pressure.
- Familiarity with risk detection systems, fraud monitoring tools, and case management systems.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex topics clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Self-starter with a proactive attitude, strong sense of ownership, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, remote-first environment.
- Fluent in English; proficiency in other languages is a plus.
- Passion for crypto, blockchain, and Binance’s mission is highly desirable.
Why Binance
• Shape the future with the world’s 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)
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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About The Company
Binance is the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider with a product suite that includes the world's largest digital asset exchange and much more.
Trusted by over 200 millions of users worldwide, the Binance platform is dedicated to increasing the freedom of money for users, and features an unmatched portfolio of crypto products and offerings, including: trading and finance, education, data and research, social good, investment and incubation, decentralization and infrastructure solutions, and more.
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