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Kraken Digital Asset Exchange

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2011

₿ Crypto

💸 Finance

💳 Fintech

Crypto • Finance • Fintech

Kraken Digital Asset Exchange is a cryptocurrency platform that facilitates the buying and selling of over 200 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and many others. Founded in 2011, Kraken provides a comprehensive suite of features for both beginner and advanced traders, such as advanced trading interfaces and margin trading. The platform emphasizes industry-leading security, deep liquidity, and 24/7 customer support, making it a trusted choice for users worldwide. Kraken caters to individual investors as well as institutional clients, offering services like OTC trading and custody. The company is committed to transparency with its proof of reserves and mission-driven values. Kraken operates globally, supporting clients in over 190 countries, with a quarterly trading volume exceeding $207 billion. However, users are advised of the high risk of crypto investments and the lack of regulation in some jurisdictions.

📋 Description

• Own the preparation, quality control, and timely submission of all outbound sanctions regulatory reports, including OFAC reports • Maintain a filing calendar and proactively escalate risks of late or incomplete submissions to sanctions leadership • Identify and drive automation opportunities across the sanctions reporting workflow • Work with AI and engineering teams to scope and test connectors between sanctions tooling and downstream reporting systems • Partner with Regional Compliance Officers across non-US jurisdictions to solicit and incorporate local regulatory feedback • Serve as a trained backup for sanctions investigations and account closure decisions • Document current-state processes and propose improvements that reduce manual effort without compromising regulatory accuracy or accountability

🎯 Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in sanctions compliance, regulatory reporting, or a related financial crimes compliance function • Working knowledge of OFAC regulations, SDN list screening, and sanctions regulatory reporting obligations • Hands-on experience using automation and AI tools, such as Claude or ChatGPT • Experience working with APIs, workflow connectors, and case management systems such as Hummingbird, Zendesk or equivalent • Strong attention to detail with demonstrated experience in QC or review processes involving regulatory deliverables • Ability to interpret regulatory guidance and apply it to real-world filing and reporting scenarios • Strong written communication skills with experience drafting or reviewing compliance reports • Ability to manage multiple concurrent filing deadlines with a high degree of accuracy • High degree of integrity, discretion, and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information • A bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

🏖️ Benefits

• Offers Equity • Offers Bonus • Health insurance • Wellness allowance • 401(k)