Binance
via Lever
Payment Director, Kazakhstan
This is the employer's own posting, not a copy on a job board.
What we know
Is it still open?
Confirmed still open
Last checked 2d ago — checked against the employer's own applicant tracking system, which is the company answering directly.
We re-read the employer's own applicant tracking system and the posting was still there. That is the company answering directly.
How old is it?
Posted 28d ago
The date the source published, not the day we noticed it (2026-08-17). Last seen at its source 2h ago.
Is it remote?
Marked remote on the employer's board
Their board carries a remote setting on this posting — a field they filled in, not wording we read. The location field names somewhere specific, which is usually where the team or the entity sits.
Who may apply?
Kazakhstan
The description states no restriction of its own. This is the source's own tag.
Skills named in the ad
Recognised terms only, from a fixed vocabulary — this is what CV matching compares against.
Carried by 1 source
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lever employer's own board first seen 23d ago · last seen 2h ago
The listing
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 senior executive to lead this effort on the ground: engaging with regulators and government stakeholders, obtaining the relevant licences, and building the local licensed business into a fully functional, compliant, and audit-ready organization.
Responsibilities
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Lead the licensing programme with Kazakhstan regulators, including the NBK and AFSA: application preparation, regulatory dialogue, sandbox participation, and establishment of local licensed structures as required
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Build the local licensed business into a fully functional organization: corporate governance, board and management structures, internal policies and controls, staffing, and all functions required for the licence to be granted and maintained
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Serve as Binance's senior local representative to the NBK, AFSA/AIFC, and other Kazakhstan authorities: manage day-to-day regulatory communications, examinations, inspections, and ongoing reporting obligations
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Lead government relations: build and maintain relationships with government bodies, policy makers, and industry associations, and advocate for a favorable regulatory framework for licensed digital asset payment providers
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Establish and oversee the local compliance, AML/CFT, and risk management functions, ensuring they meet NBK and AFSA fit-and-proper and prudential standards from day one and remain audit-ready at all times
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Ensure the sound day-to-day running of the local licensed business: safeguarding of client funds, regulatory reporting, audits, incident and complaint handling, outsourcing oversight, and business continuity
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Work closely with Binance's payments, legal, and compliance teams: translate regulatory requirements into local practice and coordinate local approvals for products and services
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Recruit and lead the local team across compliance, risk, regulatory affairs, and operations
Requirements
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10+ years in senior roles in payments, banking, or fintech, with a focus on regulatory affairs, compliance, or operations, including C-level experience obtaining payment licences and leading a local PSP or other licensed payment business in Kazakhstan
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Proven track record of obtaining and operating under NBK licences; deep working knowledge of the Kazakhstan payments law, NBK prudential and reporting requirements, and the AIFC/AFSA regulatory framework
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Established relationships with Kazakhstan regulators and government stakeholders; demonstrated ability to lead licensing dialogues and policy engagement at the most senior levels
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Experience building and leading a regulated financial entity: governance, internal controls, staffing, and regulatory readiness
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Strong expertise in compliance, AML/CFT, and risk management within a regulated financial institution
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Experience managing the ongoing obligations of a regulated business: regulatory reporting, audits and inspections, safeguarding, and outsourcing arrangements
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Eligibility to pass fit-and-proper assessment for a senior regulated appointment
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Excellent leadership and team-building skills; ability to work effectively with global cross-functional teams in a fast-moving environment
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Fluent Russian and English required, Kazakh strongly preferred
Why Binance
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Shape the future with the world's leading blockchain ecosystem
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Collaborate with world-class talent in a user-centric global organization with a flat structure
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Tackle unique, fast-paced projects with autonomy in an innovative environment
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Thrive in a results-driven workplace with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning
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Competitive salary and company benefits