Compliance Officer, Payments (Kazakhstan)

Job description

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. Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world's largest digital asset 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, 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 Binance is exploring opportunities to expand its licensed payment business in Kazakhstan and the broader CIS region. We are looking for a Compliance Officer to build and run an independent and effective compliance function for the local licensed payment business, ensuring compliance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, AIFC regulatory requirements, and internal policies. Responsibilities - Ensure compliance of the local licensed payment business with applicable legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, AIFC regulatory requirements, and internal policies; - Identify, assess, monitor, and report compliance risks; - Develop and maintain the Compliance Risk Management Framework; - Conduct periodic compliance monitoring and thematic reviews; - Monitor regulatory developments and coordinate the implementation of regulatory changes; - Develop and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and controls; - Oversee compliance with AML/CFT/CPF requirements and coordinate with the relevant financial monitoring function; - Monitor sanctions and other financial crime risks applicable to the business; - Review new products, services, business activities, and material changes from a compliance perspective; - Identify and manage conflicts of interest; - Investigate suspected compliance breaches and employee misconduct within the scope of the compliance function; - Monitor and analyse customer complaints for potential compliance risks; - Provide compliance advice to management and employees; - Develop and deliver compliance training and promote a strong compliance culture; - Maintain compliance risk registers, monitoring records, and management information; - Report significant compliance risks, breaches, and remediation status to senior management and the Board of Directors; - Ensure reporting of suspicious and threshold transactions (STRs/TTRs), as well as reporting to the Anti-Fraud Centre and other relevant authorities; - Monitor the implementation of corrective actions and ensure timely remediation of identified deficiencies; - Cooperate with regulators, internal audit, and the risk management, legal, AML, information security, and other control functions as appropriate; - Maintain the independence and effectiveness of the compliance function in accordance with the governance framework of the local licensed payment business and applicable regulatory requirements. Requirements - Degree in law, finance, economics, or a related field; professional certification (ICA, ACAMS/CAMS) is an advantage; - 5+ years of compliance experience at a bank, payment organisation, fintech company, or other regulated financial institution; - Strong knowledge of Kazakhstan legislation on payments and payment systems and on AML/CFT, NBK requirements for payment organisations, and financial monitoring reporting obligations; - Knowledge of international sanctions regimes and financial crime risk management practices; - Knowledge of the AIFC/AFSA regulatory framework is a strong advantage; - Experience building or developing a compliance function, including policies, compliance monitoring programmes, and compliance risk assessments; - Experience interacting with regulators, supporting regulatory inspections and audits, and reporting to boards; - Experience in crypto, digital assets, or e-money is an advantage; - Eligibility to pass fit-and-proper assessment for a regulated appointment where required; - Ability to work independently and effectively with global cross-functional teams in a fast-moving environment; - Fluent Russian and English required; Kazakh strongly preferred. 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 benefit **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) Binance is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. 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