Binance
Team Lead, Senior Risk Analyst (Anti-Fraud)
To be the infrastructure service provider in crypto.
Banking and investment
Full-time
Office | Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Visa sponsorship · No
Mid Level · A role for someone with some well-developed knowledge and skills they can bring to the role and team. Typically within 2-5 years of experience.
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Why Binance
Binance is the global blockchain company behind the world’s largest digital asset exchange by trading volume and users, serving a greater mission to accelerate cryptocurrency adoption and increase the freedom of money. Are you looking to be a part of the most influential company in the blockchain industry and contribute to the crypto-currency revolution that is changing the world?
About the role
About the Team Risk Analysis Team at Binance, dedicated to safeguarding our platform and users from fraudulent activity. Specialising in anti-fraud strategies, we combine data-driven insights with investigative expertise to detect, analyse, and respond to emerging threats in real time.
The team brings together professionals with diverse backgrounds in finance, technology, cybersecurity, and analytics—each committed to the shared mission of protecting innocent users and maintaining the integrity of our ecosystem. Whether it's identifying suspicious patterns, crafting proactive risk mitigation strategies, or collaborating with cross-functional teams, we operate at the intersection of vigilance and innovation. With experience spanning crypto, fintech, traditional banking, and beyond, we work globally to stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated scams—because every user deserves a secure experience.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise a team of 4–5 analysts in detecting, monitoring, and analysing fraud-related activities.
- Lead comprehensive investigations into anomalous transactions and user behaviours to identify fraudulent patterns.
- Carry out feature extraction and data analysis to uncover key fraud indicators and improve detection models.
- Devise and implement strategic risk mitigation plans to proactively manage emerging threats.
- Design and refine alert mechanisms and victim support initiatives to reduce the impact of fraud.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Technology, Customer Support, and Legal, to enhance fraud prevention and safeguard users.
Requirements:
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in **risk control or a related field.**
- Background in **cryptocurrency, banking, financial services, payments, fintech**, or similar industries.
- Demonstrates a strong commitment and determination to protect legitimate users from fraudulent activity.
- Proven ability to lead and motivate a team towards shared goals.
- Strong investigative mindset with well-developed data analysis capabilities.
- Proficient in Python and SQL.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
- Familiarity with blockchain analysis tools is a plus, though not essential.
- Comfortable collaborating within a diverse, international team of highly skilled professionals.
What you'll be responsible for
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Risk Monitoring
Monitor risk levels and report potential risks to senior management and other stakeholders
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Risk Management Policies and Procedures
Develop and implement risk management policies and procedures to identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks to the organization
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Risk Identification and Assessment
Conduct risk assessments to identify and evaluate potential risks, and develop strategies to manage and mitigate these risks
Skills you'll need
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Collaboration
Works with others by being open, clear in communication and listening to achieve goals
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Critical thinking
Identifies and synthesizes patterns and trends amongst various sources of information to reach a meaningful conclusion, perspective or insight
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Attention to detail
Accurately identifies and rectifies discrepancies or errors that exists in information and deliverables
Meet the team
