Sanctions & CTF Investigator

Binance

. Conduct end-to-end investigations into sanctions-related alerts, CTF suspicions, and high-risk activity flagged through transaction monitoring or referrals .

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeRemote • 🇧🇷 BrazilMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sanctions investigations and CTF compliance, with a strong ability to conduct complex investigations and produce clear, audit-ready reports. Proficient in blockchain analytics and familiar with global sanctions frameworks, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.

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Sanctions InvestigationsCTF InvestigationsBlockchain Analytics ToolsGlobal Sanctions FrameworksAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Sanctions InvestigationsCTF InvestigationsFinancial Crime InvestigationsBlockchain TracingOn-Chain AnalysisSAR/STR FilingsOpen-Source ResearchMulti-Source InvestigationsSanctions Screening PlatformsCase Management

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationPrioritizationAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

ChainalysisEllipticTRM LabsWorld-CheckComplyAdvantageActimize

Industry Keywords

OFACUN SanctionsEU SanctionsUK SanctionsCTF ComplianceFinancial ServicesCrypto

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct end-to-end investigations into sanctions-related alerts, CTF suspicions, and high-risk activity flagged through transaction monitoring or referrals
Perform blockchain tracing and on-chain analysis to identify fund flows, wallet attribution, and links to sanctioned entities or terrorist financing networks
Investigate cases involving OFAC, UN, EU, and other global sanctions lists, applying appropriate jurisdictional knowledge
Prepare clear, accurate, and well-evidenced investigation reports, including SAR/STR filings where required
Manage an assigned caseload within defined SLAs, prioritising effectively and maintaining accurate case records
Conduct open-source research (OSINT) to enrich investigations and identify connections to sanctioned parties, terrorist organisations, or illicit networks
Support client off-boarding processes for cases involving confirmed or suspected sanctions exposure
Ensure all investigative activity is conducted in line with Binance's Global Sanctions Policy and CTF compliance frameworks
Identify process gaps or control weaknesses observed during investigations and escalate recommendations for improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in sanctions investigations, CTF investigations, or financial crime investigations in a crypto or financial services environment
Hands-on experience with blockchain analytics tools: Chainalysis, Elliptic, TRM Labs, or equivalent
Strong working knowledge of global sanctions frameworks (OFAC, UN, EU, UK) and CTF regulatory requirements
Proven ability to conduct complex, multi-source investigations and produce clear, defensible written outputs including SARs/STRs
Experience with sanctions screening platforms (e.g. World-Check, ComplyAdvantage, Actimize) is an advantage
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Law, Criminal Justice, Computer Science, or a related field
Strong analytical and investigative skills — able to connect disparate data points and form well-reasoned conclusions
Excellent written and verbal communication — investigation reports must be audit-ready and regulator-facing
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with competing priorities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and company benefits
Work-from-home arrangement (the arrangement may vary depending on the work nature of the business team)
Opportunities for career growth and continuous learning