Deputy Sanctions Officer – Director

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October 31

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Kraken Digital Asset Exchange

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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.

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2011

₿ Crypto

💸 Finance

💳 Fintech

📋 Description

• Maintain and enhance Kraken’s enterprise‑wide Global Sanctions Compliance Program in line with applicable laws, regulations, regulatory guidance and Kraken policies • Participate in annual and ad‑hoc enterprise, product and sanctions risk assessments; identify emerging risks and control gaps, develop remediation plans and track to closure • Uplift and maintain documentation on Kraken’s technical controls, develop Governance testing routines, and coordinate cross functionally to automate those routines • Develop and deliver periodic reports for leadership, highlighting key risk indicators (KRIs), key performance indicators (KPIs), and program health metrics • Oversee the coordination of materials and responses for internal audits, external audits, testing and exams relative to Kraken’s Controls; represent Kraken as a subject‑matter expert • Partner with Product, Engineering, Legal, Client Engagement and Finance to embed risk‑based thinking and efficient controls into new and existing products • Drive workflow automation, data‑driven decision‑making and process efficiencies across all Sanctions verticals • Respond to third party and internal requests relating to controls • Preparation of VSDs and Subpoena responses as needed • Support review of new products from Sanctions perspective • Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to: assisting Chief Sanctions Officer as needed, coordinating/leading projects, completing ad-hoc assignments, assisting investigators as needed, preparing presentations and documentation as needed • Working closely with the Chief Sanctions Officer

🎯 Requirements

• 10+ years of experience within a Sanctions role • 2+ years of experience in a supervisory/managerial/audit role • Bachelor’s degree • CGSS Certification or equivalent (or equivalent experience) • Deep experience with OFAC, international sanction regimes, sanctions reporting requirements, watchlist screening requirements, and technologies & systems • Executive level communication and organizational skills • Experience managing regulatory exams and audits • Experience preparing regulatory strategy and responses • Proven track record and experience working with technical sanctions topics, solutions, vendors • Deep familiarity with sanctions regulatory requirements in the United Kingdom, Europe and US, and other jurisdictions • Demonstrated ability to author detailed business requirements and effectively communicate with engineering or technology teams • Prior success in project management and driving cross functional teams to execute and deliver on strategically important initiatives • Quantitative analysis and decision making

🏖️ Benefits

• Health insurance • 401(k) matching • Flexible work hours • Paid time off • Bonuses