Compliance Senior Associate - Sanctions Investigations

<h1><strong>Building the Future of Crypto </strong></h1><p>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.</p><p></p><p><strong>What makes us different?</strong> </p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>Before you apply, please read the <a href="https://www.kraken.com/culture" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><u>Kraken Culture</u></a> page to learn more about our internal culture, values, and mission. </p><p></p><p>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 <a href="https://blog.kraken.com/crypto-education/security-at-kraken" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><u>industry-leading security</u></a>, <a href="https://blog.kraken.com/category/crypto-education" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><u>crypto education</u></a>, and <a href="https://blog.kraken.com/crypto-education/support-at-kraken" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><u>world-class client support</u></a> through our products like <a href="https://pro.kraken.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><u>Kraken Pro</u></a>, <a href="https://www.kraken.com/en-us/nft" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><u>Kraken NFT</u></a>, and <a href="https://futures.kraken.com/wallets" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><u>Kraken Futures</u></a>.</p><p></p><p><strong>Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto!</strong></p><h1><strong>Proof of work</strong></h1><p></p><h2><strong>The team</strong></h2><p><em>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.</em></p><p></p><p><em>Kraken’s Global Sanctions Compliance team of Senior Investigators supports the Sanctions needs of Kraken and its global subsidiaries. The team of senior investigators is responsible for performing Sanctions Reviews in response to sanctions escalations generated across Kraken. Many of these escalations are generated as a result of Kraken’s robust framework of Sanctions controls (e.g., blockchain monitoring, name screening, transaction screening, anti-circumvention controls, account signup/maintenance rules, etc.) as well as escalations from internal partners and Kraken’s first line of defense (1LOD).  The team of senior investigators focuses on complex sanctions risks across Kraken’s global footprint. </em></p><p></p><h2><strong>The opportunity</strong></h2><ul><li><p><em>Perform Sanctions Reviews as needed in response to Sanctions escalations</em></p></li><li><p><em>Perform analyses of Kraken accounts in response to potential sanctions circumvention risk</em></p></li><li><p><em>Review name screening alerts escalated to Sanctions Team of senior investigators </em></p></li><li><p><em>Review transaction screening sanctions alerts</em></p></li><li><p><em>Review blockchain monitoring alerts in response to direct and indirect sanctions exposure</em></p></li><li><p><em>Review large data sets in response to ad-hoc risk analyses</em></p></li><li><p><em>Review account opening documentation in response to escalations from Kraken’s 1LOD</em></p></li><li><p><em>Communicate as needed with Regional Compliance Officers and other Compliance Teams</em></p></li><li><p><em>Coordinate with team members to establish streamlined processes as needed </em></p></li><li><p><em>Prepare and deliver presentations as needed</em></p></li><li><p><em>Prepare regulatory reports in response to investigations as needed</em></p><p></p></li></ul><h2><strong>Skills you should HODL </strong></h2><ul><li><p><em>5+ years of relevant experience in compliance, sanctions, or financial crime compliance</em></p></li><li><p><em>Experience with Sanctions Review, or investigations, writing experience at the senior level</em></p></li><li><p><em>Knowledge of major Sanctions Regimes US OFAC, EU, UK, and UN sanctions programs</em></p></li><li><p><em>Detail Oriented and Problem Solver</em></p></li><li><p><em>Strong analytical and writing skills, and sound judgment</em></p></li><li><p><em>Knowledge of crypto, banking, or payment processes,