Risk Manager, Payments (Kazakhstan)

Binance

ADD LOCATION HERE, Kazakhstan

On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at experienced risk professionals with regulatory expertise who can build and maintain a risk framework in Kazakhstan.

Best fit for

Candidates with experience in regulated financial institutions and a background in operational and counterparty risk management
— “5+ years of risk management experience at a bank, payment organisation, fintech company, or other regulated financial institution”
Individuals who have developed risk management functions from scratch, including policies and risk registers
— “Experience building or developing a risk management function, including policies, risk registers, and risk appetite frameworks”
Professionals with a strong grasp of NBK and AFSA regulations and international risk management standards
— “Strong knowledge of NBK prudential and risk management requirements for banks and payment organisations, and of international risk management standards”

Things to consider

Fluency in Russian and Kazakh is required, which may be a barrier for non-native speakers
— “Fluent Russian and English required; Kazakh strongly preferred”
The role involves close collaboration with global teams, which may require adaptability to cross-timezone coordination
— “Work closely with compliance, finance, technology, and Binance's global risk teams”

How to stand out

Demonstrate familiarity with NBK and AFSA regulations through specific examples in your resume
— “Design, implement, and maintain the risk management framework of the local licensed payment business in line with NBK and AFSA requirements”
Showcase analytical skills with examples involving advanced Excel, SQL, or Python in your application
— “Strong analytical skills; advanced Excel required, SQL or Python is an advantage”
Emphasize your ability to prepare risk reports for boards and regulators as a key strength
— “Experience preparing risk reporting for boards and regulators”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

design and implement risk management framework
develop risk appetite statement and key risk indicators
identify and monitor key risks
conduct stress testing and scenario analysis
prepare risk reports for senior management

Typical background

MBA, Finance, Economics5+ years of risk management experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Risk ManagementRegulatory ComplianceRisk PoliciesStress TestingScenario AnalysisRisk AssessmentsReporting

Preferred

Aifc/afsa Regulatory FrameworkBasel PrinciplesCOSOISO 31000

Stack & domain

Risk ManagementRegulatory ComplianceStress TestingScenario AnalysisCapital And Liquidity PlanningBusiness ContinuityCollaborationCommunicationFRMPRMCFAPaymentsFinancial Services

About the role

Original posting from Binance via Greenhouse

Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s 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, and more. Our mission is to increase the freedom of money and financial access for people around the world.
About the role
Binance is exploring opportunities to expand its licensed payment business in Kazakhstan and the broader CIS region. We are looking for a Risk Manager to build and run an independent, regulator-ready risk management function for the local licensed payment business, meeting NBK and AFSA requirements from day one and supporting the business as it grows.
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain the risk management framework of the local licensed payment business in line with NBK and AFSA requirements, including risk policies, procedures, and the three lines of defence model;
Develop the risk appetite statement, risk limits, and key risk indicators, and monitor compliance with them on an ongoing basis;
Identify, assess, and monitor key risks, including operational, liquidity, currency, counterparty, fraud, outsourcing, information security, and compliance risks, and maintain the risk register;
Monitor compliance with prudential norms and capital requirements, including capital adequacy, liquidity, and open currency position limits, and escalate breaches or early warning signals;
Assess counterparty risk of partner banks and other key counterparties, including risks related to the safeguarding of client funds;
Conduct stress testing and scenario analysis, and contribute to capital and liquidity planning;
Perform risk assessments of new products, services, and material changes, including those involving digital assets, and provide risk opinions to management;
Maintain the operational incident and loss event database, analyse root causes, and track remediation actions;
Oversee business continuity and operational resilience arrangements in cooperation with the technology and operations functions;
Prepare risk reports for the Board of Directors, its committees, and senior management, as well as risk-related regulatory reporting to the NBK and AFSA;
Support regulatory inspections, internal and external audits from a risk management perspective;
Work closely with compliance, finance, technology, and Binance's global risk teams to align local risk practices with group standards, and promote a strong risk culture across the local business.
Requirements
Degree in finance, economics, mathematics, or a related field; professional certification (FRM, PRM, CFA) is an advantage;
5+ years of risk management experience at a bank, payment organisation, fintech company, or other regulated financial institution;
Strong knowledge of NBK prudential and risk management requirements for banks and payment organisations, and of international risk management standards (Basel principles, COSO, ISO 31000);
Hands-on experience with operational, liquidity, currency, and counterparty risk management, including limit setting and monitoring;
Knowledge of the AIFC/AFSA regulatory framework is a strong advantage;
Experience building or developing a risk management function, including policies, risk registers, and risk appetite frameworks;
Experience preparing risk reporting for boards and regulators, and supporting regulatory inspections and audits;
Strong analytical skills; advanced Excel required, SQL or Python is an advantage;
Experience in crypto, digital assets, or e-money is an advantage;
Ability to work independently and effectively with global cross-functional teams in a fast-moving environment;
Fluent Russian and English required; Kazakh strongly preferred.
Why Binance
Shape the future of finance
Collaborate with world-class talent in a user-centric global organization with a flat structure
Tackle challenging projects in a fast-paced and innovative enviornment with autonomy
Thrive in a results-driven workplace with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning
Competitive salary and company benefits
Remote-first, work-from-home arrangement (may vary depending on the nature of the role and team)
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Source: Binance careers (Greenhouse)