Senior Risk Analyst (SQL), KYC Fraud Prevention
Job Summary
Job Description
Binance, a leading global blockchain ecosystem, is seeking a detail-oriented Risk Analyst specializing in Anti-Fraud and KYC Fraud Prevention. This role involves detecting and preventing fraudulent activities during onboarding and for existing users, protecting platform integrity, ensuring KYC compliance, and safeguarding user assets. Responsibilities include investigating suspicious user behaviors, analyzing transaction data for anomalies, collaborating with various teams to manage fraud cases, developing and refining fraud detection rules, assisting in KYC procedure improvements, preparing reports, and supporting risk policy enhancements. The analyst will also cooperate with global/local regulatory teams to implement risk control measures against fraud attacks. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, experience in fraud detection or risk analysis within fintech or crypto, a solid understanding of KYC requirements and fraud typologies, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, remote-first environment.
Must have:
- 2+ years experience in fraud detection, risk analysis, AML/KYC compliance
- Strong understanding of KYC requirements and fraud typologies
- Experience in handling complex fraud investigations
- Proficiency in SQL is preferred
- Excellent analytical skills
- Strong sense of integrity, skepticism, and critical thinking
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote-first environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- High level of discretion with sensitive information
- Passion for blockchain and cryptocurrency
Perks:
- Shape the future with the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem
- Collaborate with world-class talent
- 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
7 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 seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Risk Analyst (Anti-Fraud, KYC Fraud Prevention) to join our Risk Management team. In this role, you will be responsible for detecting and preventing fraudulent activities related to onboarding processes and existing user accounts. You will play a key role in protecting our platform’s integrity, ensuring compliance with KYC (Know Your Customer) regulations, and safeguarding our users’ assets.
Responsibilities:
- Investigate suspicious user behaviours and patterns to identify and prevent fraudulent activities during and post-KYC onboarding.
- Monitor, analyse, and interpret large volumes of user and transaction data to detect anomalies or fraudulent trends.
- Collaborate closely with Compliance, Security, Customer Support, and Engineering teams to manage and escalate fraud cases effectively.
- Develop and refine fraud detection rules, alerts, and operational procedures to improve the efficiency of risk controls.
- Assist in the design and improvement of KYC procedures to balance user experience with risk mitigation.
- Prepare clear and concise reports on investigation findings and recommend process improvements.
- Support initiatives to enhance internal risk policies, fraud prevention strategies, and automated monitoring systems.
- Cooperate with global/local regulatory teams to deploy the proper risk control measures to mitigate the potential fraud attacks.
Requirements:
- 2+ years’ experience in fraud detection, risk analysis, AML/KYC compliance knowledge, or a related field, preferably within a fintech, financial services, or crypto organisation.
- Strong understanding of KYC requirements, fraud typologies.
- Experience in handling complex fraud investigations and familiarity with transaction monitoring systems.
- Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and manipulate large datasets (e.g., SQL proficiency preferred).
- Strong sense of integrity, professional scepticism, and critical thinking.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote-first environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; additional language skills are advantageous.
- High level of discretion when dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
- Passion for blockchain, cryptocurrency, and the future of financial technologies.
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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