Europe, Middle East and AfricaBuilding the Future of Crypto

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

Europe, Middle East and AfricaWhat makes us different?Europe, Middle East and Africa

Europe, Middle East and AfricaKraken 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.Europe, Middle East and Africa

Europe, Middle East and AfricaBefore you apply, please read the Europe, Middle East and AfricaKraken CultureEurope, Middle East and Africa page to learn more about our internal culture, values, and mission.Europe, Middle East and Africa

Europe, Middle East and AfricaAs 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 Europe, Middle East and Africaindustry-leading securityEurope, Middle East and AfricaEurope, Middle East and Africa, Europe, Middle East and Africacrypto educationEurope, Middle East and AfricaEurope, Middle East and Africa, and Europe, Middle East and Africaworld-class client supportEurope, Middle East and Africa through our products like Europe, Middle East and AfricaKraken ProEurope, Middle East and AfricaEurope, Middle East and Africa, Europe, Middle East and AfricaKraken NFTEurope, Middle East and AfricaEurope, Middle East and Africa, and Europe, Middle East and AfricaKraken FuturesEurope, Middle East and AfricaEurope, Middle East and Africa.Europe, Middle East and Africa

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Europe, Middle East and AfricaThe TeamEurope, Middle East and Africa

Europe, Middle East and AfricaOur 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 dynamic industry.Europe, Middle East and Africa

Europe, Middle East and AfricaThe team embraces hyper-transparency, fostering an environment of open dialogue, candid discussions staying adaptable in the ever-evolving crypto industry whilst ensuring, at all times, that risk management remains a key driver as we expand and scale our market leading proposition and services globally.Europe, Middle East and Africa

Europe, Middle East and AfricaThe OpportunityEurope, Middle East and Africa

Europe, Middle East and AfricaAs the Head of International Compliance at Kraken you will be a key leader responsible for overseeing and coordinating the compliance functions across various regions globally. The role involves managing a team of Regional Compliance Officers (RCOs) to ensure the company's operations align with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in maintaining the integrity and reputation of Kraken in the cryptocurrency market.Europe, Middle East and Africa

Europe, Middle East and AfricaThe ideal candidate should have experience leading in a high-growth, fast-moving crypto, fintech or exchange trading environment, with a deep understanding of requirements applicable to Kraken’s activity consistent with regulators’ requirements including anti-financial crimes (AML/CTF), markets and trading regulations relevant to crypto asset activities globally. The candidate must have prior regulated crypto services experience. She or he will deliver scalable solutions to help Compliance operate as an agile, regulatory tech, data driven machine. She or he will have a bias for action, focusing on automation and scalable business solutions that help Kraken to improve clients’ experience while complying with regulatory requirements.Europe, Middle East and Africa

Europe, Middle East and AfricaThis role is based remotely in the EU and reports to the Global CCO.Europe, Middle East and Africa

Europe, Middle East and AfricaThe OpportunityEurope, Middle East and Africa

• Europe, Middle East and AfricaGlobal Compliance Oversight:Europe, Middle East and Africa
• Europe, Middle East and AfricaWork with the Global and Regional Compliance as well as Regional Operations leadership teams to develop and implement a robust global compliance strategy to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements across jurisdictions where Kraken operates.Europe, Middle East and Africa
• Europe, Middle East and AfricaProvide strategic guidance to RCOs in interpreting and applying relevant laws and regulations and control frameworks.Europe, Middle East and Africa
• Europe, Middle East and AfricaSupport the Kraken Product Team and Product Compliance on new product roll outs by coordinating and harmonising advice on the compliance impacts and requirements associated with localized product launches.Europe, Middle East and Africa
• Europe, Middle East and AfricaCoordinate, manage or contribute to independent assessments and examinations of both the regional and global compliance programmes.Europe, Middle East and Africa
• Europe, Middle East and AfricaTeam Leadership and Coordination:Europe, Middle East and Africa
• Europe, Middle East and AfricaLead, develop and manage a team of RCOs
• Europe, Middle East and AfricaFoster a culture of compliance, ethical conduct, and continuous improvement within the compliance team at Group and local level.Europe, Middle East and Africa
• Europe, Middle East and AfricaWork closely with Kraken’s Executive Leadership to implement scalable operational compliance requirements across regions.Europe, Middle East and Africa
• Europe, Middle East and AfricaMonitor internal and external business, regulatory and technology environments to identify new or emerging compliance risks and verify remediation of issues as applicable.Europe, Middle East and Africa
• Europe, Middle East and AfricaPartner with the Managing Directors and Regional Operations executives to leverage regulatory technology, and scale operational efficiencies and controls for regional group entities.Europe, Middle East and Africa
• Europe, Middle East and AfricaManage resources and budgeting aligned with Regional Operations and RCOs.Europe, Middle East and Africa
• Europe, Middle East and AfricaDevelop and support RCOs to achieve career goals.
• Europe, Middle East and AfricaPolicy Development and Implementation:Europe, Middle East and Africa
• Europe, Middle East and AfricaCollaborate with legal, policy and regulatory compliance teams to develop and update compliance policies and procedures.Europe, Middle East and Africa
• Europe, Middle East and AfricaEnsure consistent implementation of policies and procedures across all regions, focusing on implementation of the EU Markets in Crypto Asset Regulation.Europe, Middle East and Africa
• Europe, Middle East and AfricaReporting:Europe, Middle East and Africa
• Europe, Middle East and AfricaOversee and harmonise regulatory reporting to relevant authorities in various jurisdictions.Europe, Middle East and Africa
• Europe, Middle East and AfricaWork with Regional Compliance Officers to keep abreast of changes in regulatory requirements and promptly update internal processes accordingly.Europe, Middle East and Africa
• Europe, Middle East and AfricaMaintain robust key performance and risk indicator reporting.
• Europe, Middle East and AfricaTraining and Awareness:Europe, Middle East and Africa
• Europe, Middle East and AfricaSupport the regulatory compliance team in developing and delivering employee compliance training programs.Europe, Middle East and Africa
• Europe, Middle East and AfricaPromote a culture of compliance awareness throughout the organization.Europe, Middle East and Africa
• Europe, Middle East and AfricaRisk Assessment, Mitigation and Remediation::Europe, Middle East and Africa
• Europe, Middle East and AfricaManage risk assessments to identify potential compliance risks and develop strategies to mitigate these risks.Europe, Middle East and Africa
• Europe, Middle East and AfricaInterface with global teams to ensure monitoring and surveillance programs detect and address risks consistent with local requirements.Europe, Middle East and Africa
• Europe, Middle East and AfricaCommunicate findings, self-identified risks and recommendations to management and stakeholders regarding escalated or high-risk compliance issues.Europe, Middle East and Africa
• Europe, Middle East and AfricaCollaborate to enhance exam and audit management programs, and ensure resolution of findings.Europe, Middle East and Africa
• Europe, Middle East and AfricaCollaborate with the internal remediation and prioritization’s team.
• Europe, Middle East and AfricaAct as escalation point of contact to RCOs and MDs on regulatory compliance matters and help to design scalable solutions.Europe, Middle East and Africa
• Europe, Middle East and AfricaOversee RCOs to ensure local entities’ compliance with applicable regulatory requirements
• Europe, Middle East and AfricaSupport RCOs with Board of Director and executive reporting.
• Europe, Middle East and AfricaAssess and oversee the implementation of new regulatory compliance requirements, perform regulatory horizon scanning, and advise executive management accordingly.Europe, Middle East and Africa
• Europe, Middle East and AfricaCoordinate and contribute to Markets in Crypto Asset Regulation strategy, design and implementationEurope, Middle East and Africa
• Europe, Middle East and AfricaOversee obtaining and maintaining regulatory licenses and/or registrations, including proactive identification of changes required to maintain registrations or licenses.Europe, Middle East and Africa
• Europe, Middle East and AfricaCoordinate and liaise across Compliance to ensure alignment between global, regional and local compliance policies, procedures, and operations.Europe, Middle East and Africa
  

Europe, Middle East and AfricaSkills You Should HOLDLEurope, Middle East and Africa

• Europe, Middle East and Africa10+ years in a regulatory or compliance position at a crypto, fintech or financial institution.Europe, Middle East and Africa
• Europe, Middle East and AfricaProven track record of successfully managing global compliance teams.Europe, Middle East and Africa
• Europe, Middle East and AfricaExperience in managing licenses or registrations in at least 2 geos, preferably crypto or e-money.Europe, Middle East and Africa
• Europe, Middle East and AfricaPrevious experience in managing regulators and providing compliance program oversight.Europe, Middle East and Africa
• Europe, Middle East and AfricaComprehensive knowledge of the crypto asset regulatory environment, developments, and relevant registration and licensing requirements for crypto and adjacent financial services.Europe, Middle East and Africa
• Europe, Middle East and AfricaDeep understanding of anti-money laundering and know-your-customer best practices including implementation of the EU Anti Money Laundering Directive.Europe, Middle East and Africa
• Europe, Middle East and AfricaExecutive presence including Board presentation skills.Europe, Middle East and Africa
• Europe, Middle East and AfricaComfort managing in a global, highly matrixed environment across various cultures.Europe, Middle East and Africa
• Europe, Middle East and AfricaStrong understanding of E-money, MIFID and Multilateral Trading Facility related regulations.Europe, Middle East and Africa
• Europe, Middle East and AfricaTactical experience in managing independent audits and regulatory examinations.Europe, Middle East and Africa
• Europe, Middle East and AfricaSkilled in collaborating with stakeholders at all levels across technical and non-technical groups.Europe, Middle East and Africa
• Europe, Middle East and AfricaExperience developing policies and procedures that ensure hyper-growth innovation is advanced compliantly.Europe, Middle East and Africa
• Europe, Middle East and AfricaStrong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across different functional areas.Europe, Middle East and Africa
  
  

Europe, Middle East and AfricaNice to HaveEurope, Middle East and Africa

• Europe, Middle East and AfricaJ.D., L.L.M. or other advanced degree
• Europe, Middle East and AfricaAdvanced professional certifications such as "CAMS", "CFE", etc.Europe, Middle East and Africa
  
  

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Europe, Middle East and AfricaKraken 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!Europe, Middle East and Africa

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