Binance Accelerator Program (Top Talent Program) – Data Scientist (AI Risk & Fraud Detection)
"What You'll Be Doing"
About This Role
As the digital-asset industry evolves, so does the risk landscape across the ecosystem. Binance Risk is investing heavily in AI-driven risk management and fraud detection to proactively identify and address emerging risks and keep users safe. In this role, you'll join the Risk AI team, working at the intersection of AI technology and real-world risk control. Binance is looking for interns who bring fresh perspectives and innovative approaches to identifying vulnerabilities, detecting unusual activity, enhancing risk monitoring, and developing more proactive risk control mechanisms. You will apply machine learning, large language models (LLMs), agents and advanced data analytics to fraud detection and risk monitoring, helping turn new ideas into smarter, more efficient and scalable risk control solutions.
What You'll Be Doing
Research, design and build ML/AI models to detect fraud and abnormal behaviour across the platform, including account takeover, identity and KYC fraud, payment and deposit/withdrawal fraud, market abuse and abnormal trading, and coordinated or syndicated attacks.
Analyse large-scale transactional, behavioural, device and on-chain data to uncover emerging attack patterns, vulnerabilities and gaps in existing controls.
Explore how LLMs, agents, graph learning and anomaly detection can be applied to risk scenarios such as automated investigation, alert triage, risk reasoning and real-time monitoring.
Build fast prototypes (PoCs) to test new detection ideas, run rigorous offline and shadow evaluations, and deliver reproducible results.
Help move validated prototypes into production risk models, rules and monitoring tools, collaborating with risk operations, engineering and security teams.
Track the latest research and industry incidents in AI, fraud detection and Web3 security, and translate lessons into concrete, proactive risk control improvements.
What We're Looking For
Currently enrolled in a Master's or PhD programme at a QS World University Rankings Top 50 university.
Majoring in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Financial Engineering or a closely related field.
Relevant hands-on experience in AI/ML, data analytics or risk management gained through prior internships, work experience, research projects or competitions.
Strong foundations in machine learning and statistics, including classification, anomaly detection, imbalanced learning, graph methods and model evaluation.
Strong passion for AI and solid understanding of modern AI technologies such as LLMs, agents and deep learning, including their strengths and limitations. Hands-on experience applying AI to real problems, with an AI-native way of working that actively uses AI tools in daily research and development.
Genuine interest in Web3 and the crypto industry, shown through projects, coursework, community involvement or personal use. Basic understanding of blockchain, exchanges or DeFi.
Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical rigour, with the ability to work on ambiguous, adversarial problems where attackers keep adapting.
Strong communication and documentation skills, with the ability to explain technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Bonus Points
Prior experience in fraud detection, anti-money laundering (AML), credit risk, cybersecurity or trust & safety at a fintech, bank, payments company, exchange or large internet platform.
Hands-on experience with LLM techniques such as agent harness engineering and fine-tuning (e.g. SFT).
On-chain data analysis experience (e.g. address clustering, fund-flow tracing, smart-contract risk), or familiarity with Web3 security incidents and attack vectors.
Papers at top-tier conferences (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, KDD, WWW, CCS, USENIX Security, etc.), strong Kaggle or competition results, or notable open-source contributions.
Hackathon or personal project experience in AI × Risk or AI × Crypto.
About Binance
Binance is at the forefront of the global blockchain revolution, serving as the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume. Our mission is to increase the freedom of money globally, and we are committed to building a robust ecosystem of products and services that empower individuals with financial autonomy. From advanced trading platforms to innovative blockchain solutions, we are constantly expanding our offerings to meet the evolving needs of the digital economy. Our culture thrives on innovation, collaboration, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. We foster an environment where bold ideas are encouraged, and every team member, especially in our growing Pakistani operations, is empowered to contribute significantly to our global impact. We value transparency, integrity, and a strong sense of responsibility to our users and the broader blockchain community. Working at Binance means being part of a diverse, global team that is passionate about shaping the future of finance. Joining Binance in Pakistan offers unparalleled opportunities for career growth and professional development within a rapidly expanding industry. With hundreds of open positions worldwide, we are looking for talented individuals who are eager to make a tangible difference. If you are driven by challenge, keen to innovate, and want to be part of a company that is redefining the financial landscape, explore our careers and embark on a rewarding journey with Binance.
Ready to Apply?
To submit your application for this position, please visit Binance's official website and follow their application process.