About the company
Kraken, the trusted and secure digital asset exchange, is on a mission to accelerate the adoption of cryptocurrency so that you and the rest of the world can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. Our 2,350+ Krakenites are a world-class team ranging from the crypto-curious to industry experts, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology. As a fully remote company, we already have Krakenites in 70+ countries (speaking 50+ languages). We're one of the most diverse organizations on the planet and this remains key to our values. We continue to lead the industry with new product advancements like Kraken NFT, on- and off-chain staking and instant bitcoin transfers via the Lightning Network.
Job Summary
The Opportunity
📍Represent the company as a professional AML/CTF compliance expert with all parties, internal and external 📍Act as a subject matter expert (SME) and provide support for Client Engagement teams on Compliance related issues 📍Manage various inboxes and provide timely responses to all stakeholders 📍Consistently make appropriate decisions regarding potential sanctions and watchlist matches with accurate documentation of analysis and escalation to appropriate parties when necessary 📍Perform due diligence/enhanced due diligence on customers, partners, vendors as required 📍Develop and maintain periodic reports for various business functions 📍Communicate effectively to coordinate cross-functional projects 📍Identify and develop workflow efficiencies 📍Draft policies/procedure updates, when/if required 📍Respond to customer complaints, when/if required
Skills you should HODL
📍Four-year degree or equivalent experience 📍1-3 years’ experience in a compliance role at a financial institution or equivalent 📍Extensive knowledge of AML high risk entity types and required documentation 📍Knowledge of international know your customer requirements 📍Familiar with international sanctions and/or various government watchlists 📍Ability to act independently in analyzing a customer’s risk and effectively research compliance regulations 📍Excellent analytical/problem solving, verbal and written communication, and organization skills 📍The ability to balance competing priorities on a daily basis 📍Proficient in Microsoft excel 📍Attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills 📍Ability to take ownership of work product and consistently deliver results 📍Adaptability to global business needs 📍Ability to work in a rapidly changing regulatory environment