Job Overview
Location
Japan, Tokyo
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Software Engineering
Date Posted
June 3, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • Conduct enhanced due diligence (EDD) on high-risk clients, including politically exposed persons (PEPs), shell companies, and entities linked to sanctioned jurisdictions, ensuring full compliance with global AML/CFT regulations.
- • Analyze complex client profiles and transaction patterns using internal systems and external data sources to identify potential money laundering, terrorist financing, or sanctions evasion risks.
- • Review and validate documentation provided by clients in Japanese and English, including corporate registries, beneficial ownership disclosures, source-of-wealth statements, and identity verification materials.
- • Collaborate with regional compliance teams, legal advisors, and KYC specialists to escalate suspicious activities and support risk-based decision-making for high-risk client onboarding and ongoing monitoring.
- • Prepare detailed risk assessment reports and compliance memoranda in English for internal review and regulatory submissions, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and adherence to Binance’s internal policies.
- • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of evolving financial crime typologies, sanctions lists (OFAC, UN, EU, etc.), and regulatory guidance from Japanese FSA, FATF, and international bodies.
- • Participate in cross-functional audits and regulatory inspections, providing documentation and explanations regarding client risk ratings and EDD procedures.
- • Support the implementation of automated screening tools and process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce false positives in high-risk client monitoring.
- • Serve as the primary Japanese-language point of contact for compliance-related inquiries from clients, partners, and internal stakeholders in Japan.
- • Ensure all client due diligence activities align with Binance’s global compliance framework while respecting local regulatory expectations in Japan.
- • Train and mentor junior analysts on EDD methodologies, Japanese document interpretation, and regulatory expectations specific to the Japanese market.
- • Maintain strict confidentiality and data integrity when handling sensitive client information and internal compliance records.
- • Work closely with the Global Compliance Operations team to standardize EDD workflows across regions while accommodating jurisdiction-specific requirements.
- • Respond promptly to regulatory requests and internal audit findings related to high-risk client accounts, providing timely and accurate remediation actions.
- • Monitor changes in Japanese financial regulations and proactively update compliance procedures to reflect new legal obligations.
🎯 Requirements
- • Native or fluent Japanese language proficiency with professional working proficiency in English
- • Proven experience in AML/CFT, EDD, or high-risk client due diligence within financial services or cryptocurrency industries
- • Strong understanding of Japanese financial regulations and international AML standards (FATF, UN, OFAC)
- • Ability to interpret complex legal and financial documents in Japanese
- • Experience using compliance screening tools (e.g., World-Check, Refinitiv, LexisNexis)
- • Detail-oriented with strong analytical and report-writing skills
🏖️ Benefits
- • Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
- • Comprehensive health and dental insurance
- • Paid time off and flexible working hours
- • Professional development stipend for certifications and training
- • Access to Binance’s internal learning platform and blockchain education resources
- • Remote work flexibility within Japan
Skills & Technologies
Onsite
About Binance Holdings Limited
Binance Holdings Limited operates Binance.com, a global digital-asset exchange and blockchain infrastructure provider founded in 2017. The company offers spot, futures, and options trading, custody, staking, and payment services across more than 100 jurisdictions. It also develops Binance Smart Chain, a programmable blockchain, and runs a venture arm, Binance Labs, investing in crypto startups. Despite rapid growth, it faces compliance challenges in several countries.
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