Compliance Product Manager

Company overview

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 280 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.

We are seeking a highly experienced Compliance Product Manager specializing in sanctions to serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the use of IP geolocation and behavioral analytics for sanctions compliance. This individual will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and optimizing controls that detect and prevent customer exposure to sanctioned or high-risk jurisdictions, ensuring regulatory alignment and operational resilience across global operations. You will work cross-functionally with compliance, engineering, and data science teams to operationalize location-based controls and provide strategic insight into emerging jurisdictional risks, particularly within complex digital environments such as crypto, cross-border payments, or decentralized platforms.

Responsibilities

• Own the product lifecycle for geolocation sanctions compliance tools and systems, from ideation through development, launch, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with compliance and legal teams to translate relevant regulations and policies into system requirements, translating business needs into functional and technical specifications for the sanctions screening solution
• Design and lead the implementation of IP-based controls (e.g., geofencing, access restrictions, monitoring alerts) to detect and prevent interactions with Sanctioned Countries, Embargoed Regions, or Restricted Jurisdictions.
• Partner with engineering and data science teams to implement advanced technologies such as AI/ML for improved detection and false positive reduction.
• Serve as the SME for all matters related to geolocation-based sanctions controls and jurisdictional risk.
• Act as a key contributor during regulatory exams, internal audits, and policy reviews, providing authoritative guidance on geolocation-based sanctions controls.
• Maintain strong knowledge of evolving global sanctions frameworks and proactively assess how geopolitical changes may impact geolocation enforcement strategies.
• Deliver internal training and develop knowledge materials on best practices related to sanctions evasion techniques (e.g., VPNs, proxies), and mitigation strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 4+ years of product management experience, preferably in compliance, financial services, or fintech.
• Strong understanding of international sanctions regimes (e.g., OFAC, UN, EU, UK sanctions) and related compliance challenges.
• Experience working with AML, KYC, or sanctions compliance teams is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with compliance technology solutions, including sanctions screening and transaction monitoring systems.
• Technical aptitude with experience collaborating with engineering and data teams.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience in the crypto, fintech, or cross-border payments industry.
• Certifications such as CAMS, CGSS, or Certified Sanctions Specialist (CSS).
• Exposure to blockchain analytics tools (e.g., Chainalysis, TRM Labs, Elliptic).
• Understanding of network security principles as they relate to location detection and fraud prevention.

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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