Kraken is hiring a

Web3 Senior Lead, US Compliance

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. We also expect candidates to familiarize themselves with the Kraken app. Learn how to create a Kraken account here.

As a fully remote company, we have Krakenites in 70+ 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 US Compliance team in this critical role of Sr. Compliance Lead. While this is an individual contributor role, you will be responsible for the development, execution and management of specific compliance functions, leveraging your broad compliance expertise to help us shape an industry leading US Regulatory Compliance program and ensure Kraken digital asset exchange meets the regulatory obligations applicable to money transmitters/MSBs throughout the US.

The opportunity

• Take both a hands-on and supervisory role in implementing the US regional compliance department applying best practices to meet regulatory obligations

• Drive development, updates and implementation of Written Supervisory Policies (“WSP”) and Procedures required to be compliant with applicable regulations

• Support the development and enhancement of programs to comply with US laws and regulations across all needed business functions. This may include, but is not limited to, BSA/AML policies, risk assessment, internal and external audit preparedness, cybersecurity programs, regional WSPs, vendor management policies

• Design, implement and test controls to ensure the team, vendors and shared-services departments comply with PWI’s policies and applicable laws and regulations

• Monitor AML Operations dashboards and provide updates and reports to the CCO and Deputy CCO/BSA Officer regarding testing, controls, AML Operations oversight

• Provide support to the CCO and Deputy CCO during regulatory examinations and audits, including collecting records and information responsive to inquiries, drafting narrative responses, participating in interviews and coordinating with examiners/auditors

• Drive and track remediation efforts to address gaps in compliance, including to ensure ongoing compliance with changing regulations and in response to findings on examination/audit reports

• Participate in the review and approval process for proposed marketing materials based upon predefined parameters

• Develop and manage relationships with first line teams to ensure compliance, and review/approve regional compliance escalations for functions such as onboarding and suspicious activity monitoring

• Assist in preparation of license/registration applications and renewals

Skills you should HODL

• Undergraduate degree in an applicable field (e.g., Business, Law, Finance, Technology, etc.) and 8+ years second-line Compliance experience in financial services, or an advanced degree (e.g., JD, LLM, MBA, etc.) with 5+ years experience, preferably within a heavily regulated entity, such as a bank, registered broker-dealer or other money transmitter business

• Understanding of best practices as they relate to the functions and divisions of responsibility within a Compliance Department

• Demonstrated ability to effectively analyze risk and apply sound judgment in a timely manner

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written

• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills

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

• Advanced knowledge of AML/BSA and OFAC sanctions programs and other applicable regulations

• Experience implementing and/or automating operational and/or compliance processes

Nice to haves

• Experience and/or passion for crypto

• Advanced professional certifications such as "CAMS", "CFE"

• Prior experience in relation to the regulation of virtual asset services or money service businesses in the US or a similar regulatory jurisdiction

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This job is accepting ongoing applications and there is no application deadline.

Please note, applicants are permitted to redact or remove information on their resume that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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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