MLRO Pakistan

Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the worlds largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. We are trusted by 300 million people in 100 countries for our industry-leading security user fund transparency trading engine speed deep liquidity and an unmatched portfolio of digital-asset products. Binance offerings range from trading and finance to education research payments institutional services Web3 features and more. We leverage the power of digital assets and blockchain to build an inclusive financial ecosystem to advance the freedom of money and improve financial access for people around the world.

Responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced Pakistan-based MLRO to support Binance Pakistans growth in the region. The role will be responsible for building and maintaining the local AML/CFT KYC sanctions and regulatory compliance framework with a strong focus on Pakistans financial crime regulatory environment and virtual asset requirements set out by the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA).

• Develop implement and maintain the Pakistan compliance programme covering AML/CFT KYC/CDD sanctions screening transaction monitoring suspicious activity reporting and regulatory governance.

• Act as the local MLRO/primary financial crime compliance point of contact for the Pakistan entity including oversight of suspicious transaction identification escalation and reporting.

• Ensure compliance with applicable Pakistan laws regulations and regulatory expectations including AML/CFT requirements FMU reporting obligations sanctions requirements and any PVARA VASP licensing conditions.

• Support the PVARA licensing process or ongoing licence obligations including preparation of policies procedures regulatory submissions governance documents and responses to regulatory queries.

• Liaise with relevant Pakistani regulatory and law enforcement stakeholders and competent authorities.

• Conduct enterprise-wide and product-level AML/CFT risk assessments identifying control gaps and recommending practical remediation plans.

• Work closely with global and regional compliance legal investigations sanctions onboarding and product teams to ensure Pakistan requirements are properly embedded into Binances global control framework.

• Provide compliance advice on new products customer onboarding transaction monitoring local partnerships and operational changes impacting the Pakistan business.

• Deliver training to local staff on AML/CFT sanctions KYC suspicious activity reporting regulatory expectations and compliance culture.

• Drive continuous improvement of the local compliance framework ensuring it remains effective scalable and suitable for a fast-moving fintech / virtual assets environment.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Law Finance Business Accounting Engineering or a related discipline.

• Minimum 5 years experience in AML/CFT compliance financial crime regulatory affairs or MLRO-type roles ideally within Pakistans financial services fintech payments banking brokerage EMI crypto or virtual assets sector.

• Strong understanding of Pakistans AML/CFT framework including KYC/CDD STR/CTR reporting sanctions compliance transaction monitoring and regulatory engagement.

• Familiarity with Pakistani regulators and authorities including relevant law enforcement or supervisory bodies.

• Experience supporting licensing regulatory inspections audits policy development or compliance programme implementation.

• Prior experience in a start-up fintech payments digital assets crypto or high-growth technology business is strongly preferred.

• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively with regulators senior management global teams and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex regulatory and financial crime matters clearly and practically.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach to identifying managing and remediating compliance risks.

• Professional certifications such as CAMS ICA ACAMS CFE or equivalent would be an advantage.

Why Binance

Shape the future with the worlds 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)

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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1