Kraken
Financial Services
Sr.ComplianceAssociate,Sanctions
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“Sr. Compliance Associate, Sanctions at Kraken. Skills: Sanctions compliance, Regulatory reporting, Automation. Prepare outbound sanctions regulatory reports. Control quality of reports”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3+ years sanctions compliance, Working knowledge OFAC regulations, SDN list screening, Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Nice to Have
CAMS certification or equivalent, Familiarity with UK sanctions, Familiarity with other non-US sanctions regimes, Experience reviewing sanctions enforcement actions, Working knowledge of blockchain technology, Working knowledge of cryptocurrency ecosystems, Experience supporting regulatory exams, Experience supporting audits, Experience supporting enforcement inquiries, Familiarity with cross-border regulatory reporting
What You'll Do.
Prepare outbound sanctions regulatory reports
Control quality of reports
Submit outbound sanctions regulatory reports
Maintain filing calendar
Escalate risks of late submissions
Escalate risks of incomplete submissions
Apply human oversight before submission
Identify automation opportunities
Drive automation opportunities
Solicit local regulatory feedback
Incorporate local regulatory feedback
Serve as backup for sanctions investigations
Serve as backup for account closure decisions
Support caseload surges
Ensure timely resolution
Document current-state processes
Propose process improvements
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partnering with engineering teams; Partnering with AI teams; Partnering with Regional Compliance Officers
Communication Scope
Written communication
Full Job Description
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. Before you apply, please read the Kraken Culture https://www.kraken.com/culture page to learn more about our internal culture, values, and mission. We also expect candidates to familiarize themselves with the Kraken app. Learn how to create a Kraken account here https://support.kraken.com/hc/en-us/articles/226090548-How-to-create-an-account-on-Kraken. As a fully remote company, we have Krakenites in 70+ 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 https://blog.kraken.com/crypto-education/security-at-kraken, crypto education https://blog.kraken.com/category/crypto-education, and world-class client support https://blog.kraken.com/crypto-education/support-at-kraken through our products like Kraken Pro https://pro.kraken.com/, Desktop https://www.kraken.com/desktop, Wallet https://www.kraken.com/wallet, and Kraken Futures https://www.kraken.com/features/futures. Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto! PROOF OF WORK THE TEAM At Kraken, compliance is not a checkbox. It's a core expression of who we are and how we operate. Our Global Sanctions Compliance function sits at the intersection of regulatory accountability and technology, building processes that don't just meet the standard but set it. We're looking for people who bring bot
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