Global cryptocurrency exchange Binance has denied any active hiring efforts in the Philippines. However, dozens of remote and hybrid job listings tagged with “Metro Manila” remain publicly visible on LinkedIn at the time of writing.
Key Details
- Ninety-two job openings are listed with locations marked as “Metro Manila (Remote)” or “Metro Manila (Hybrid).”
- Listings include positions in trading operations, compliance, marketing, and customer service.
- Several postings appeared or were updated in the past two weeks.
- A Binance spokesperson in South Korea said the company is not currently hiring in Manila and suggested that job listings may appear location-specific because remote roles are displayed based on a user’s location.
Still, while Binance asserts that these postings are part of its global remote hiring model, some listings reference hybrid arrangements, which typically require local presence or access to a physical office.
Categorized Job Roles From Metro Manila-Tagged Listings
As of this writing, here are the available roles that can be seen listed on LinkedIn.
Centralized Exchange Operations
- Wallet Operations Specialist
- Spot Trading Operations
- VIP PM/Middle Office Specialist
- Post Listing Research and Account Manager
- Business Development Manager (Fiat Channel)
Compliance and Security
- Financial Crime Investigator – APAC
- Blockchain Fraud Investigations Specialist
- Regulatory & Compliance Project Management (Accelerator Program)
Marketing and Growth
- Global Affiliate Manager
- SEA Marketing (Accelerator Program)
- Events and Social Media roles (including Meme and Creative Video positions)
No roles directly referenced decentralized finance or self-custody wallet development. The current hiring slate appears focused on centralized infrastructure and expansion-support roles.
Regional Crackdown and Compliance Backdrop
The remote roles come amid heightened regulatory enforcement across Southeast Asia.
- In Singapore, the Monetary Authority of Singapore has ordered unlicensed crypto platforms serving overseas clients to either obtain licenses or exit by June 30, 2025. This move has forced platforms such as Bitget and Bybit to restructure or relocate staff.
- In the Philippines, the Securities and Exchange Commission recently finalized its rules for Crypto Asset Service Providers. Under the new framework, crypto firms must:
- Incorporate locally and maintain a minimum paid-up capital of ₱100 million.
- Set up a physical office within the country.
- Separate client and company assets, conduct KYC, and submit regular compliance reports.
The framework imposes strict penalties for unregistered operations, including fines of up to ₱100 million and imprisonment.
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