Sanctions Escalations Analyst - Europe - London, England, United Kingdom

🇬🇧 Binance: Sanctions Escalations Analyst (Europe) – London, UK (Remote)

📌 Job Overview

• Location: Remote (London-based listing)
• Type: Full-time
• Field: Financial Crime Compliance (FCC), Sanctions, PEP Screening, AML/CTF
• Target Candidate: Compliance professionals with 2+ years of relevant experience

🛡️ Responsibilities

• Escalations Analyst (L2): Handle unresolved name screening alerts (PEPs, sanctions, adverse media)
• OSINT: Perform open-source intelligence research to assess and document compliance risks
• Advisory Role: Provide insights to internal stakeholders on managing sanctions and AB&C risks
• Policy Evaluation: Review internal processes for compliance with financial crime regulations
• Cross-Team Coordination: Work with various business units on sanctions escalations and risk reviews

✅ Requirements

• 2+ years in sanctions compliance, AML, or broader FCC functions
• Strong knowledge of banking/financial services processes and controls
• University degree required; ACAMS/ACFCS certification is a strong plus
• Fluent in English (written and verbal); multilingual abilities are an asset
• Strong communication, judgment, and writing skills
• Experience in startups or fintech is beneficial
• Must be proactive, analytical, and able to handle tight timelines
• Stakeholder management experience is preferred

🎯 Ideal For You If:

• You want to work at the intersection of blockchain and compliance
• You thrive in remote-first, globally distributed teams
• You’re excited to shape sanctions policy and operational response for the crypto sector
• You’re seeking a high-impact role with exposure to cross-border regulatory challenges

🌍 Why Binance

• Lead innovation in the world’s largest blockchain ecosystem
• Work with top-tier global compliance talent
• Flat structure, results-driven culture, and flexible remote arrangements
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development
• Competitive compensation and benefits