The opportunity

📍Develop and implement a comprehensive compliance monitoring and testing programme to assess the institution's adherence to internal policies and external regulations 📍Conduct regular reviews and assessments to identify potential areas of non-compliance 📍Provide compliance advisory support and guidance to the Regional Operations Business Leadership team on new and existing regulations and rules, best practices and compliance with internal procedures and directives 📍Develop, implement and operationalise policies and procedures required to be compliant with all applicable regulations, including AML/CFT 📍Oversee the implementation of new regulatory requirements as they arise and assisting with horizon scanning (in close cooperation with colleagues from the Strategy and Regulatory teams) 📍Work closely with the COO and the CEO Initiatives to ensure close alignment and operational compliance efficiencies for regional group entities are implemented 📍Support the Kraken Product Team for any new product roll out in the region 📍Develop and deliver compliance training programs specific to Existing Irish/EU and future regulatory requirements, ensuring employees are knowledgeable and aware of their obligations 📍Oversight of regulatory reporting requirements 📍Ensure marketing material adheres to local requirements 📍Foster a culture of compliance awareness and accountability through regular communication and training initiatives

Skills you should HODL

📍Strong second-line Compliance experience in a previous senior position at a regulated MiFiD investment firm, MTF, bank, crypto exchange or payments firm 📍Knowledge of AMLD’s, CJA, EMR and PSD2 📍Experience in relation to VASP registrations 📍Experience managing complex, global compliance projects 📍Demonstrated ability to effectively analyze risk and apply sound judgment in a timely manner 📍Practical knowledge of compliance risk management techniques 📍Proactive, strategic, comfortable with navigating ambiguity, bias for action 📍Strategic financial crimes and markets compliance experience 📍Execution mindset

Nice to have

📍Demonstrated success in scaling operational processes leveraging technology 📍Experience and/or passion for crypto