Global Head of Sanctions and Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Responsibilities

• Establish and enforce policies and procedures ensuring compliance with all relevant sanctions across different jurisdictions where Binance operates.
• Recommend improvements to system controls and processes through comprehensive analysis.
• Act as a subject matter expert in providing prompt advice and guidance on complex AML and sanctions regulatory compliance issues.
• Liaise with relevant sanction authorities to maintain excellent relationships.
• Oversee the establishment and operational progress of an Anti-Bribery Corruption (ABC) framework and compliance program across various countries.
• Lead, manage and mentor a globally dispersed ABC team, championing career progression and creating a supportive work environment.
• Prepare and present ABC related management information dashboards and reports to Senior Management.
• Develop and enforce ABC related policies and processes to effectively manage associated risks across business operations and new initiatives.
• Act as the primary point of escalation for all ABC related matters globally.
• Respond to regulatory inquiries, assess local legal and regulatory requisites to ensure the ABC program remains compliant.
• Prepare and conduct training at the global level, creating awareness and improving comprehension of ABC regulations and expectations.
• Guide ABC related investigations, cooperate with internal and external audits and regulatory visits, and coordinate with control framework stakeholders.

Requirements

• Minimum 15 years of experience in financial crime compliance, specializing in Anti-Bribery Corruption and Sanctions.
• Proven experience leading a global team.
• Experience in the Financial services or Fintech industry with exposure to Cryptocurrency.
• Solid understanding of ABC laws, regulations, directives, and regulatory expectations.
• Familiarity with digital currency, FinTech, payment systems, money transmitter licensing and stored value licensing requirements (preferred).Proficiency in cryptocurrency AML and sanctions program management.
• Practical experience handling sanctions issues and enquiries and knowledge of compliance best practices.
• Proven capability to understand complex AML, sanctions risk, operational issues and develop practical and risk-based solutions.
• Capable of working independently and thriving under pressure.
• Aptitude for teamwork, prepared to assist others at short notice and ability to empower a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Top-tier professionalism and relationship-building abilities.

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