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This is a 3–6 month early-career internship supporting Binance’s Compliance team, with a focus on sanctions and counter-terrorist financing (CTF). The intern will research sanctions policies and regulatory frameworks, assist with internal reports, and participate in relevant compliance training. The role is suited to current students or recent graduates in law, economics, social sciences, or business administration. Strong English, careful reading, data handling, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently across global teams are central requirements.
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I would begin with primary sources from the relevant regulator, identify the scope, affected persons or jurisdictions, prohibited activities, deadlines, and reporting obligations. I would then compare the findings with internal policies and summarize practical implications, assumptions, and any items requiring legal or compliance escalation.
Sanctions controls help prevent prohibited persons, entities, and jurisdictions from accessing services or moving value through the platform. They reduce legal, regulatory, operational, and reputational risk while supporting a safer and more trusted financial ecosystem.
I use a structured source log, verify data against original records, apply consistent definitions, and reconcile totals or key facts before drafting. I also proofread for clarity and ask a reviewer to validate any high-risk conclusion or ambiguous information.
I would preserve both sources, check their authority, jurisdiction, publication date, and whether one supersedes the other. I would avoid making an unsupported conclusion, document the conflict clearly, and escalate it to the appropriate compliance or legal stakeholder.
I set clear deliverables and deadlines, provide concise written updates, maintain organized documentation, and flag blockers early. I also plan asynchronous work carefully so colleagues can review progress and make decisions without unnecessary delays.
Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. Binance is trusted by more than 320 million people in 100+ countries for its industry-leading security, transparency, trading engine speed, protections for investors, and unmatched portfolio of digital asset products and offerings from trading and finance to education, research, social good, payments, institutional services, and Web3 features. Binance is devoted to building an inclusive crypto ecosystem to increase the freedom of money and financial access for people around the world with crypto as the fundamental means.
About Binance Accelerator Program
Binance Accelerator Program (BAP) is a 3-6 month internship program designed for Early Career talent to have firsthand experience in the rapidly expanding digital assets space. You will be given the opportunity to develop your skills at Binance and understand what it’s like to work at the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem. As part of your internship in the BAP, there will also be opportunities for networking and development, which will expand your professional network and build transferable skills to propel you forward in your career. Learn about the BAP Program HERE.
Who may apply
Current university students and recent graduates.
*Terms of employment / engagement shall be subject to contract and local applicable laws
Responsibilities:
- Assist the compliance team with ad-hoc tasks related to sanctions and CTF.
- Conduct research on policies, sanctions and CTF laws, and relevant regulatory frameworks to support compliance initiatives.
- Assist with the preparation of various internal reports, including compiling, collating, summarizing data, and proofreading.
- Participate in training programs related to Compliance and other subjects relevant to day-to-day responsibilities.
Requirements:
- Major in Law, Economics, Social Science, or Business Administration.
- Knowledge of financial crime compliance or law is preferred.
- Fluency in English is required to be able to coordinate with overseas partners and stakeholders. Additional languages would be an advantage.
- Must be a comprehensive reader able to understand complex subjects.
- Must be data-driven with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently across functional and geographic boundaries.
- Should demonstrate learning agility and maintain a critical and innovative mindset.
- Crypto enthusiast.
- We appreciate confidence, a results-driven attitude, and a penchant for finding innovative and creative solutions.
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Why Binance
• Shape the future with the world’s 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)
Binance is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We believe that having a diverse workforce is fundamental to our success.
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