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), first point of contact and provide support for internal line of business teams on Compliance related issues, such as KYC, 📍Research on regulatory matters (state and federal regulatory change management) 📍Drafting of policies, procedures, supporting documentation 📍Assistance in management of various inboxes and provide timely responses to all stakeholders 📍Preparation, drafting and collation of required reports and documentation for regulatory examinations & audits. 📍Identify and develop workflow efficiencies, project management enhancements, and productivity tracking 📍Communicate effectively to coordinate cross-functional projects 📍Perform reviews of due diligence/enhanced due diligence/investigation cases on customers, partners, vendors as required 📍Develop and maintain periodic reports for various business functions
Skills you should HODL
📍Four-year degree or equivalent experience 📍1-3 years experience in a compliance role at a financial institution, MSB, Crypto Asset Service Provider, Fintech 📍1-3 years experience in a compliance Program/Policy team working on AML policy development, AML Risk Assessment, or the equivalent preferred. 📍Extensive knowledge of BSA/AML requirements, process implementation, programs, and relevant documentation 📍Knowledge of US know your customer requirements and regulations 📍Familiarity with national sanctions and/or various government watchlists 📍Ability to act independently in analyzing AML/CFT risk and effectively research compliance regulations 📍Excellent analytical/problem solving, verbal and written communication, and organization skills 📍Excellent writing skills 📍Strong PowerPoint/Google Slides development skills 📍The ability to balance competing priorities on a daily basis 📍Proficient in Microsoft excel and/or Google Sheets/Docs/Slides 📍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
