Compliance Officer, Payments (Kazakhstan)New

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The opportunity

Binance is exploring opportunities to expand its licensed payment business in Kazakhstan and the broader CIS region. We are looking for a Compliance Officer to build and run an independent and effective compliance function for the local licensed payment business, ensuring…

What you'll do

  • Ensure compliance of the local licensed payment business with applicable: legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, AIFC regulatory requirements, and internal policies;

  • Identify, assess, monitor, and report compliance risks;

  • Develop and maintain the Compliance Risk Management Framework;

  • Conduct periodic compliance monitoring and thematic reviews;

  • Monitor regulatory developments and coordinate the implementation of regulatory changes;

  • Develop and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and controls;

What they're looking for

  • Degree in law, finance, economics, or a related field; professional: certification (ICA, ACAMS/CAMS) is an advantage;
  • + years of compliance experience at a bank, payment organisation, fintech: company, or other regulated financial institution;
  • Strong knowledge of Kazakhstan legislation on payments and payment systems: and on AML/CFT, NBK requirements for payment organisations, and financial monitoring reporting obligations;
  • Knowledge of international sanctions regimes and financial crime risk management practices;
  • Knowledge of the AIFC/AFSA regulatory framework is a strong advantage;
  • Experience building or developing a compliance function, including policies,: compliance monitoring programmes, and compliance risk assessments;
  • Experience interacting with regulators, supporting regulatory inspections and audits, and reporting to boards;
  • Experience in crypto, digital assets, or e-money is an advantage;