Compliance EDD Lead - Latin America

• Company: Binance
• Location: Mexico City Metropolitan Area (Remote)
• Job Type: Full-time

About the Role:

Binance is hiring a Compliance EDD Lead focused on Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for its Latin America operations. The position is critical for managing compliance and anti-money laundering (AML/CFT) risks for high-risk customer accounts and maintaining high standards aligned with global and local regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete EDD reviews for high-risk customers.
• Assess whether customer transaction activity aligns with their business profile.
• Conduct risk assessments for new and existing customers.
• Lead projects to improve EDD processes and controls.
• Stay up-to-date with global EDD standards (e.g., FATF) and local regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on AML/CFT compliance topics.
• Handle escalations related to high-risk customers from other business units.
• Draft and maintain policies, procedures, training materials, and impact assessments.

Requirements:

• Industry certifications like ACAMS or ACFCS are preferred.
• Strong knowledge of global CDD/EDD standards and AML/CFT frameworks.
• Experience with complex beneficial ownership structures and sanctions risks.
• Familiarity with global licensing requirements in financial services and crypto businesses.
• Excellent communication, analytical, logical thinking, writing, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluency in English is mandatory; additional languages are a plus (especially Spanish or Portuguese given the region).

Why Join Binance:

• Work with the world's leading blockchain ecosystem.
• Collaborate with top global talent in a flat, user-first organization.
• Own fast-paced, impactful projects with autonomy.
• Access career growth, continuous learning, and a competitive compensation package.
• Benefit from a remote work environment (specific arrangements may vary by team).

Summary:

This role is best suited for a compliance professional with deep experience in EDD, AML/CFT, and financial crime risk management, especially within crypto or fintech sectors, and who is comfortable leading projects and advising business units across a dynamic and evolving regulatory landscape.