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 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.

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, crypto education, and world-class client support through our products like Kraken Pro, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures.

Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto!

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The team

This fully remote role reports to Kraken’s Chief Sanctions Officer. As Deputy Sanctions Officer (Director), you will: (1) act as the CSO's delegate to ensure the ongoing effectiveness of Krakens Global Sanctions Compliance Program (GSCP) and (2) serve as Kraken’s Deputy Sanctions Officer, ensuring Kraken’s compliance with global sanctions regulations, and safeguarding the firm against sanctions risk. The ideal candidate will have curated over a decade of expertise across the following: Sanctions, Compliance, Audit, Technology, Data, Product Compliance, Regulatory Scanning, Program Building, Model Management, Risk Management, Risk Assessments, and Governance across traditional, centralized, and decentralized finance with the ability to scale in a high-growth environment and thrive in a continually evolving environment. This is an individual contributor role, but requires extensive leadership experience as communications, documentation, partnership, and strategy are key to success, as well as time management.

The opportunity

• Program Ownership – Maintain and enhance Kraken’s enterprise‑wide Global Sanctions Compliance Program in line with applicable laws, regulations, regulatory guidance and Kraken policies

• Risk Assessments – Participate in annual and ad‑hoc enterprise, product and sanctions risk assessments; identify emerging risks and control gaps, develop remediation plans and track to closure

• Control Governance – Uplift and maintain documentation on Kraken’s technical controls, develop Governance testing routines, and coordinate cross functionally to automate those routines

• Reporting & Metrics – Develop and deliver periodic reports for leadership, highlighting key risk indicators (KRIs), key performance indicators (KPIs), and program health metrics

• Audit & Regulatory Engagement – Oversee the coordination of materials and responses for internal audits, external audits, testing and exams relative to Kraken’s Controls; represent Kraken as a subject‑matter expert

• Cross‑Functional Leadership – Partner with Product, Engineering, Legal, Client Engagement and Finance to embed risk‑based thinking and efficient controls into new and existing products

• Continuous Improvement – Drive workflow automation, data‑driven decision‑making and process efficiencies across all Sanctions verticals

• Respond to third party and internal requests relating to controls

• Preparation of VSDs and Subpoena responses as needed<