Sanctions Program Manager

Building the Future of Crypto

Our Krakenites are a world-class team with crypto conviction, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology.

What makes us different?

Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values. As a Krakenite, you’ll join us on our mission to accelerate the global adoption of crypto, so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. For over a decade, Kraken’s focus on our mission and crypto ethos has attracted many of the most talented crypto experts in the world.

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As a fully remote company, we have Krakenites in 60+ countries who speak over 50 languages. Krakenites are industry pioneers who develop premium crypto products for experienced traders, institutions, and newcomers to the space. Kraken is committed to industry-leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support through our products like Kraken Pro, Kraken NFT, and Kraken Futures.

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The team

Our global Compliance team is redefining how compliance should be done - we challenge the norms and practices of the incumbent industry participants to identify ways to make Compliance at Kraken a competitive advantage. Our teams navigate the regulatory uncertainty and changing policy positions of global regulators and governments to help chart a path that ensures Kraken is successful in a truly dynamic industry.

Kraken Global Sanctions Compliance team supports the Sanctions needs of Kraken and its global subsidiaries. The team is responsible for all things sanctions related, to include investigations, escalations, regulatory reporting, internal controls, testing, issue management and resolution, remediations, program enhancements, audit deliverables, governance, presentations, regulatory responses, new product reviews, risk analysis, review and maintenance of policies and procedures, as well as providing sanctions advisory and guidance to Kraken’s leadership and regional compliance officers. The team is growing and would love to hear from you!!

The opportunity

• Continually monitor and assess Sanctions Regulatory requirements across EU; and globally.

• Develop & Execute Strategy to anticipate and comply with regulatory changes within Sanctions landscape.

• Perform annual program benchmarking analysis, incorporating regulatory requirements from each of the sanctions regimes applicable to Kraken.

• Lead regulatory, audit, and testing responses, and remediations.

• Assist in annual sanctions risk assessment and policy updates.

• Support leadership in performing deep rooted sanctions regulatory research in preparation for licensing applications, self-disclosures, administrative subpoenas, new products, regulatory updates, regulatory inquiries, audits, exams, launch readiness, etc.

Skills you should HODL

• 10+ years of relevant experience in compliance, sanctions, or financial crime compliance

• Subject Matter Expertise of EU Sanctions Regulations, as well as Member State requirements of Sanctions for CASPs and VASPs

• Experience at a global financial institution, fintech, or cryptocurrency exchange.

• Have experience in obtaining VASP/EMI licensing in the EU

• Experience presenting to Regulators

• Experience building a Regulatory/Advisory/Program Management function

Nice-to-Haves

• ACAMS or ACSS sanctions certification

• Legal background preferred but not required

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Building a better world of money

We’re Kraken. We empower everyone — from first-time traders to experienced pros — with new ways to transact and connect with crypto, so they can achieve true financial freedom and inclusion. We believe that crypto is a vehicle for change — a tool with the power to upend the unfair financial system in favor of something better, more inclusive, and made for the 21st-century. To reach our goals, we need a remarkable crew — a diverse and inclusive team of “Krakenites”, all working towards a shared mission: to accelerate the global adoption of crypto. If you’re excited to help us build a better world of money, we hope you’ll join us.

Before applying, find out more about our values, internal culture, and mission here.

Kraken is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate all Krakenites for their diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions and unique perspectives. We hire strictly based on merit, meaning we seek out the candidates with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills considered the most suitable for the job. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgable about crypto!

As an equal opportunity employer, we don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Whether that’s based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

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