About the company
Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users, trusted by 300+ million people in 100+ countries.
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 technology leader to design, build, and own the technical perimeter of the local licensed payment business.
Responsibilities
- Design and own the target IT architecture of the local licensed payment business, covering core payment and e-money processing, client accounts and wallets, ledger and reconciliation, reporting
- Lead integration with the national payment infrastructure (NBK, KCIS, National Payment Corporation, Digital Tenge)
- Lead integration with state information systems (eGov, Smart Bridge, state databases, digital signature, biometric identification, Financial Monitoring Agency)
- Build and maintain the technical interface between local licensed entities and Binance global platforms
- Deliver automated regulatory and statistical reporting to the NBK and AFSA
- Establish and oversee the information security function: ISMS, access management, security monitoring, vulnerability and penetration testing, incident response
- Own technology-related regulatory engagement
- Oversee technology outsourcing and intragroup service arrangements
- Recruit and lead the local technology team
Requirements
- 10+ years in technology roles in banking, payments, or fintech, including 5+ years in a senior technology leadership position
- Hands-on experience integrating with the Kazakhstan national payment infrastructure and state information systems
- Proven experience building the IT function of a licensed financial entity from the ground up
- Deep working knowledge of NBK information security and ICT requirements
- Strong background in payment system architecture: core processing, ledgers, reconciliation, APIs, messaging standards (ISO 20022, SWIFT)
- Solid expertise in information security management (ISO/IEC 27001 or equivalent); PCI DSS is an advantage
- Experience in crypto, digital assets, or e-money is a strong advantage
- Fluent Russian and English required; Kazakh strongly preferred