Building the Future of Crypto

Our Krakenites are a world-class team with crypto conviction united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology.

What makes us different?

Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values. As a Krakenite you’ll join us on our mission to accelerate the global adoption of crypto so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. For over a decade Kraken’s focus on our mission and crypto ethos has attracted many of the most talented crypto experts in the world.

Before you apply please read the Kraken Culture page to learn more about our internal culture values and mission.

As a fully remote company we have Krakenites in 60+ countries who speak over 50 languages. Krakenites are industry pioneers who develop premium crypto products for experienced traders institutions and newcomers to the space. Kraken is committed to industry-leading security crypto education and world-class client support through our products like Kraken Pro Kraken NFT and Kraken Futures .

Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto!

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The team

Our global Compliance team is redefining how compliance should be done - we challenge the norms and practices of the incumbent industry participants to identify ways to make Compliance at Kraken a competitive advantage. Our teams navigate the regulatory uncertainty and changing policy positions of global regulators and governments to help chart a path that ensures Kraken is successful in a truly dynamic industry.

Kraken Global Sanctions Compliance team supports the Sanctions needs of Kraken and its global subsidiaries. The team is responsible for all things sanctions related to include investigations escalations regulatory reporting internal controls testing issue management and resolution remediations program enhancements audit deliverables governance presentations regulatory responses new product reviews risk analysis review and maintenance of policies and procedures as well as providing sanctions advisory and guidance to Kraken’s leadership and regional compliance officers. The team is growing and would love to hear from you!!

The opportunity

• Continually monitor and assess Sanctions Regulatory requirements across EU; and globally.

• Develop & Execute Strategy to anticipate and comply with regulatory changes within Sanctions landscape.

• Perform annual program benchmarking analysis incorporating regulatory requirements from each of the sanctions regimes applicable to Kraken.

• Lead regulatory audit and testing responses and remediations.

• Assist in annual sanctions risk assessment and policy updates.

• Support leadership in performing deep rooted sanctions regulatory research in preparation for licensing applications self-disclosures administrative subpoenas new products regulatory updates regulatory inquiries audits exams launch readiness etc.

Skills you should HODL

• 10+ years of relevant experience in compliance sanctions or financial crime compliance

• Subject Matter Expertise of EU Sanctions Regulations as well as Member State requirements of Sanctions for CASPs and VASPs

• Experience at a global financial institution fintech or cryptocurrency exchange.

• Have experience in obtaining VASP/EMI licensing in the EU

• Experience presenting to Regulators

• Experience building a Regulatory/Advisory/Program Management function

Nice-to-Haves

• ACAMS or ACSS sanctions certification

• Legal background preferred but not required

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Building a better world of money

We’re Kraken. We empower everyone — from first-time traders to experienced pros — with new ways to transact and connect with crypto so they can achieve true financial freedom and inclusion. We believe that crypto is a vehicle for change — a tool with the power to upend the unfair financial system in favor of something better more inclusive and made for the 21st-century. To reach our goals we need a remarkable crew — a diverse and inclusive team of “Krakenites” all working towards a shared mission: to accelerate the global adoption of crypto. If you’re excited to help us build a better world of money we hope you’ll join us.

Before applying find out more about our values internal culture and mission here .

Kraken is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate all Krakenites for their diverse talents backgrounds contributions and unique perspectives. We hire strictly based on merit meaning we seek out the candidates with the right abilities knowledge and skills considered the most suitable for the job. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements especially if you're passionate or knowledgable about crypto!

As an equal opportunity employer we don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Whether that’s based on race ethnicity age gender identity citizenship religion sexual orientation disability pregnancy veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal state or local laws.

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