Compliance Rule Tuning Specialist – Transaction Monitoring

Remote $82k–$138k 5 months ago full-time quality 8.2/10

Role in brief

Binance is seeking a Compliance Rule Tuning Specialist to enhance transaction monitoring rules in the crypto sector. This role is ideal for candidates with strong SQL and AML knowledge who can collaborate effectively with compliance teams.

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About the role

In this role, you will focus on developing and optimizing SQL-based transaction monitoring rules to identify suspicious activities. Your work will involve analyzing alerts, tuning thresholds, and collaborating with compliance professionals to ensure that the rules are effective and compliant.

You will be part of a global blockchain ecosystem that values autonomy and innovation. Success in this position means being detail-oriented and capable of effectively communicating with senior stakeholders to refine compliance strategies, all while adapting to the evolving regulatory landscape.

The salary range for this role is between $82,000 and $138,000, reflecting the level of expertise required.

Skills that matter here

  • SQL: You will use SQL to build and optimize transaction monitoring rules and manage data structures.
  • AML regulations: A solid understanding of AML regulations is crucial for ensuring compliance in your rule development.
  • transaction monitoring: Hands-on experience with transaction monitoring systems will be essential for tuning and enhancing detection accuracy.
  • compliance: You will engage with compliance teams to translate requirements into effective monitoring rules.

Who this role suits

  • You have a background in computer science, finance, or a related field.
  • You are detail-oriented and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • You thrive in collaborative environments and can diplomatically engage with senior stakeholders.
  • Experience in fintech or compliance within the crypto sector is a strong advantage.

From the employer

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop, refine, and optimize SQL-based transaction monitoring rules to detect suspicious or high-risk activities.
  • Design and build data tables and components that support robust rule frameworks, ensuring scalability and clarity.
  • Analyze alerts generated by rules to tune thresholds, reduce false positives, and maximize detection accuracy.
  • Collaborate with MLROs, compliance officers, and risk teams to understand requirements and translate them into effective, feasible monitoring rules.
  • Provide constructive feedback and persuasively engage senior stakeholders when rules or concepts proposed by MLROs are impractical or counterproductive.
  • Document rule logic, data sources, and tuning methodologies clearly to ensure audit readiness and facilitate team understanding.
  • Continuously monitor the performance of rule sets and adjust them to address emerging risks or regulatory changes.
  • Support ad hoc queries and reporting through advanced SQL scripting related to compliance investigations.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or a related discipline.
  • Strong proficiency in SQL with proven experience building complex queries and managing data structures.
  • Solid working knowledge of AML regulations, transaction monitoring concepts, and compliance requirements within crypto or financial services sectors.
  • Hands-on experience designing and tuning rule-based transaction monitoring systems, focusing on accuracy and operational efficiency.
  • Ability to confidently and diplomatically challenge and persuade senior stakeholders, including MLROs, to ensure rules are both compliant and operationally viable.
  • Detail-oriented with excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Experience working in fintech, crypto compliance, or financial services compliance environments is a strong advantage.

Additional:

  • 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).

Questions about this role

Is this position remote?

Yes, the position is remote, but the work-from-home arrangement may vary depending on the business team's needs.

What level of experience is required for this role?

The job posting does not specify a seniority level or years of experience required.

How do I apply for this position?

Interested candidates can apply through the Binance website.

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