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Kraken, one of the world's longest-standing crypto platforms with over 10 million users, is seeking a Senior Compliance Associate to join its Global Sanctions Compliance function. This fully remote role reports directly to Kraken's Chief Sanctions Officer and sits at the center of sanctions risk review, escalation, and resolution across the company's global operations.
You will perform sanctions reviews in response to escalations from blockchain monitoring, name screening, transaction screening, and anti-circumvention controls. Key responsibilities include: reviewing name screening and transaction screening alerts escalated to the Sanctions team; analyzing blockchain monitoring alerts for direct and indirect sanctions exposure; examining Kraken accounts for potential sanctions circumvention risk; reviewing account opening documentation escalated by the first line of defense; analyzing large data sets to support proactive and ad-hoc risk analyses; communicating with Regional Compliance Officers to ensure regional perspectives are reflected while maintaining sanctions program integrity; coordinating with teammates to establish streamlined processes using automation and AI-assisted tools; preparing regulatory reports in response to investigations; and delivering presentations as needed.
Kraken emphasizes that compliance is not a checkbox but a core expression of who they are. The role focuses on complex sanctions risks that matter most, with an emphasis on making operations faster and more scalable as volumes grow. You'll work in a fast-paced environment where ownership of work product and delivering results are highly valued.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 5+ years of experience in compliance, sanctions, or financial crime compliance, including hands-on sanctions investigations, ideally within financial services (banking, crypto, or fintech)
- Working knowledge of major sanctions regimes: US OFAC, EU, UK, and UN programmes
- Experience writing sanctions reviews or investigation narratives
- Strong analytical and writing skills, sound judgment, and detail-oriented, problem-solving approach
- Knowledge of crypto, banking, or payment processes, procedures, and systems
- Experience with case management systems such as Hummingbird, Zendesk, or equivalent
- Hands-on experience using automation and AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, etc.) to improve team efficiency
- Effective verbal and written communication with ability to convey complex issues and manage stakeholders across global and regional compliance partners
- Ability to collaborate effectively across functions
- Ownership mindset and track record of delivering results in fast-paced environments
- High degree of integrity, discretion, and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
NICE TO HAVES:
- ACAMS (CAMS) or ACSS sanctions certification
- Prior regulatory experience or blockchain analytics vendor experience
- Experience supporting regulatory exams, audits, or enforcement-related inquiries
