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Full-Time

Binance Accelerator Program

Special Investigations

Posted on 6/28/2024

Binance

Binance

10,001+ employees

Cryptocurrency exchange for trading and earning

Hardware
Fintech
Crypto & Web3
Financial Services

Entry

Remote in USA

Category
Risk & Compliance
Legal & Compliance
Required Skills
Public Speaking
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Current Bachelors or fresh graduate from accounting, economics, law, or finance or other relevant majors.
  • Prior familiarity with OSINT, law enforcement, cryptocurrency investigations, or other related fields.
  • Exhibit excellent problem-solving skills with an ability to think outside the box and critically.
  • Demonstrated high level of passion and commitment to the company and work being performed and display strong moral and ethical standards, along with high levels of integrity.
  • Capacity to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, with minimal supervision.
  • Showcase professional and sound judgment, and maintain solid security awareness.
  • Proficiency in research and writing skills, with strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
  • Basic understanding of cryptocurrencies and differences between separate blockchains/networks.
  • Familiarity with blockchain analytics and working knowledge of OSINT and due diligence would also be a plus.
  • Experience in researching and analyzing cyber-crime, especially financial in nature, and familiarity with cybercriminal organizations and tactics will be favored.
Responsibilities
  • Support special projects initiatives and regional team operations that focus on cryptocurrency tracing investigations and routine compliance work.
  • Contribute towards the Special Projects team efforts in conducting research projects on ransomware, transnational scamming networks, and darknet markets.
  • Carry out OSINT, account analysis, and on-chain tracing, and as relevant, help deliver trainings and presentations to law enforcement and other external stakeholders.
  • Provide assistance to the regional investigations teams, support their collaboration with law enforcement and external stakeholders, handle escalations from other compliance teams, and aid SI employees in conducting investigations, fostering relationships, and building research knowledge in applicable jurisdictions.
  • Demonstrated development of related SI skills such as on-chain tracing, OSINT techniques, report writing, public speaking/presentations, or account analysis.

Binance is a cryptocurrency exchange platform where users can buy, sell, and trade a variety of cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum. It offers multiple trading options such as Spot, Margin, and Futures markets, along with a peer-to-peer service for direct transactions. Users can also earn interest on their crypto holdings through Binance Earn and trade non-fungible tokens (NFTs) in its marketplace. Binance stands out as the largest crypto exchange by trade volume, aiming to provide comprehensive services for both new and experienced traders.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$90.8K

Headquarters

Valletta, Malta

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

9%

2 year growth

36%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Binance's continuous innovation, such as the introduction of the 'Trailing Down' feature for futures trading, keeps it at the forefront of the industry.
  • Expansion into emerging markets like Ghana and Abu Dhabi indicates strong growth potential and increased global presence.
  • The platform's ability to support high-leverage trading options, like the 25X leverage for Curve DAO Token, attracts advanced traders and boosts market activity.

What critics are saying

  • Legal challenges, such as those faced in Nigeria and the loss of license in Washington, pose significant regulatory risks.
  • The competitive landscape, with players like Robinhood expanding into AI-powered investing, could erode Binance's market share.

What makes Binance unique

  • Binance's extensive range of services, including Spot, Margin, Futures trading, and an NFT marketplace, sets it apart from many competitors who offer more limited functionalities.
  • The platform's significant user base of over 166 million and its status as the largest crypto exchange by trade volume provide a strong network effect and liquidity advantage.
  • Binance's Launchpad and Binance Earn services offer unique opportunities for users to engage with new tokens and earn passive income, differentiating it from other exchanges.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Option to be paid in crypto

Health insurance

Flexible working hours

Remote work for many roles

Company sponsored holidays

Learning and development programs

Free language classes

Relocation support

International transfers mid-career

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