Assistant Compliance Officer - Japan

Binance is the leading global blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider whose suite of financial products includes the world’s largest digital-asset exchange. Our mission is to accelerate cryptocurrency adoption and increase the freedom of money.If you’re looking for a fast-paced, mission-driven organization where opportunities to learn and excel are endless, then Binance is the place for you.

Responsibilities

• Support the compliance officer (CO) of Binance Japan and conduct the regulatory compliance activities ranging from day-to-day reporting to regulatory communication
• Be a project manager for inquiries from local/global regulators and LEs. Assign other team members to each inquiry and draft responses for Legal/Compliance issues
• Produce periodic reports on compliance activities to the CO and board of directors 
• Handle internal escalations regarding KYC/KYB, the sanction screening processes, and marketing campaign materials
• Update internal policies and rules in response to changes in applicable laws and regulations
• Support documentation for new license applications
• Handle legal cases with the support of internal/external counsels
• Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; develop corrective action plans for resolution

Requirements

• 8-12 years experience in Compliance and/or Legal from a financial institution (experience in the fintech or blockchain industry will be an advantage)
• Experience with all areas of Compliance (KYC/B, EDD, SAR/STR, etc)
• Ability to keep up-to-date on all applicable Japanese laws and regulations, as well as international rules that may affect our operations
• Knowledge of Japanese law and regulatory standards
• Experience with tools related to Compliance (Name screening, Transaction monitoring, etc)
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as execute independently on all compliance and legal matters
• Fluency in Japanese and English, both written and spoken

Working at Binance• Be a part of the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem that continues to grow and offers excellent career development opportunities• Work alongside diverse, world-class talent in an environment where learning and growth opportunities are endless• Tackle fast-paced, challenging and unique projects• Work in a truly global organization, with international teams and a flat organizational structure• Competitive salary and benefits• Flexible working hours, remote-first, and casual work attireLearn more about how Binancians embody the organization’s core values, creating a unified culture that enables collaboration, excellence, and growth. Apply today to be a part of the Web3 revolution! Binance is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We believe that having a diverse workforce is fundamental to our success. By submitting a job application, you confirm that you have read and agree to our Candidate Privacy Notice.