Kraken is hiring a

Web3 AMLO Compliance Officer - Italy

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.

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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.

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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.

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The Team

Join our European Compliance team and help us shape an industry leading AML and Compliance program! The team plays a vital role in ensuring compliance across the EU  and have successfully registered and operationalised VASPs in a number of EU jurisdictions.

The team are open, inquisitive and willing to take ownership of delivery of a variety of different tasks.

The Opportunity

• Take ownership of Italian VASP compliance and drive forward from day one

• Act as the main point of contact (MLRO) for OAM and BoI in respect of all AML/CFT queries

• Develop, draft, implement and operationalise compliance policies and procedures required to be compliant with Italian regulations

• Manage regulatory relationship with OAM and BoI and take responsibility for managing regulatory inquiries and exams, including document and data retrieval

• Ensure the ongoing compliance of the Italian entity with all applicable regulatory requirements

• Act as a trusted partner to Product, Design, Engineering and Markets teams to assist them to structure and launch products and services and controls

• Overseeing the implementation of new regulatory requirements as they arise and assisting with horizon scanning 

• Monitoring outsourced compliance functions

• Report to the Branch Management Committee on compliance related matters

• Assist in the preparation of Management Information (MI) as required

• Develop and deliver compliance training programs, ensuring employees are knowledgeable and aware of their obligations.

• Develop and manage relationships with first line teams to ensure compliance

• Assist in preparation of license/ registration applications

• Provide compliance advisory support and guidance to COs and EU Regional Compliance team on new and existing regulations and rules, best practices and compliance with internal procedures and directives.

• Continually seek out and implement efficiencies and process improvements

• Collaborating with lawyers and other compliance professionals on Legal and Compliance projects related to virtual asset services businesses

• Oversee compliance risk assessments and testing and monitoring programs in accordance with regulatory expectations and best practices

• Oversee submission of required regulatory filings with OAM

Skills you should HODL 

• 5+ years second-line Compliance experience in a regulated bank, crypto exchange or payments firm

• Language proficiency in Italian is an essential requirement

• Significant Italian regulatory experience including in relation to VASP licensing/ registrations 

• Demonstrated ability to effectively analyse risk and apply sound judgement in a timely manner

• Experience and/or passion for crypto preferred

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills

• Ability to prioritise workload in line with tight deadlines and work effectively under pressure.

• Strong knowledge of regulations, particularly in EU AML, EMI and MiFID requirements in particular in Italy 

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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!

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