Kraken is hiring a

Web3 Compliance Associate - Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)

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.

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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.

The KYC Operations team is part of Compliance and is responsible for overseeing customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) processes. The Enhanced Due Diligence Compliance Associate role is responsible for conducting in-depth investigations into individuals and entities part of the high-risk client population. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, with experience in international know your customer (KYC) requirements, client onboarding, and client risk assessments.

The opportunity

• Conduct thorough, written investigations of high-risk clients, including gathering and analyzing financial documents, source of wealth/source of funds, business activities, and beneficial ownership structures. Identify potential risks and ultimately make recommendations to approve or exit the relationship. 

• Use various research tools and OSINT to assess potential red flags and identify potentially suspicious activity for closure / referral to risk partners.

• Prepare detailed investigation reports summarizing findings, risk assessments, and recommendations.

• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for Client Engagement teams on EDD-related matters to support a positive client experience.

Skills you should HODL 

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field.

• 1–3 years experience in a compliance role at a cryptocurrency exchange, financial institution, or equivalent.

• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders and between multiple teams.

• Excellent analytical/problem solving, verbal and written communication, and organization skills

• Acts independently to analyze a client’s risk factors.

Nice-to-Haves

• CAMS certification

• Understanding of AML/KYC regulations and best practices

• Prior crypto industry/product experience

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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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