Senior Risk & Fraud Investigator

About the role

Binance.US is a licensed and regulated U.S. cryptocurrency exchange. The Senior Risk & Fraud Investigator works in the Risk team, reporting to the Senior Manager of Fraud & Risk. The role uses analytical and problem-solving skills to spot patterns and anomalies in transactions, workflows and risk procedures, and works regularly with Risk Operations, Customer Success, Compliance and Data teams, as well as with Risk Ops BPO teams on quality assurance and training.

Key responsibilities

• Investigate complex fraud situations including account takeover, elder and vulnerable abuse, and identity theft
• Secure accounts by placing blocks to prevent financial loss
• Identify fraud trends and communicate them to management
• Develop and implement process improvements
• Manage multiple assignments independently
• Help define technical specifications for tool enhancements and build-outs
• Collaborate with partner teams to improve risk programs, processes and workflows
• Document and run monitoring sessions for Risk Ops and Training/QA teams

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience in transaction monitoring, fraud investigations, financial crimes or AML
• Proven experience investigating complex fraud cases such as account takeover, identity theft and high-risk user behaviour
• Strong understanding of blockchain analysis and cryptocurrency investigations
• Ability to work cross-functionally with risk, compliance and operational teams
• Experience engaging with law enforcement, regulators or external partners, including leading conversations or trainings
• Certifications such as CAMS, CFE or CFCS are a plus

Required skills

• Blockchain analytics tools such as Chainalysis, TRM Labs, Elliptic or CipherTrace
• Experience with Sardine is a plus
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including presenting findings clearly

What we offer

• Unlimited PTO for salaried full-time roles
• Mental wellness benefits and free 1:1 virtual visits with a licensed mental wellness professional
• Competitive health benefits
• Fully remote, cameras-on culture with work-from-home equipment reimbursement for new hires
• Annual professional development budget and free 1:1 virtual career coaching
• 401k plan with employer match