Sr. Compliance Associate, Sanctions

Kraken

1d•$54,600 - $109,200•Remote

About The Position

Kraken is seeking a Sr. Compliance Associate, Sanctions Regulatory Reporting to join their fully remote US team. This role is crucial for managing, improving, and scaling the company's global sanctions reporting program. The position reports directly to Kraken's Chief Sanctions Officer and involves actively improving the reporting process, driving automation, and collaborating with engineering and AI teams to build a more scalable and regulator-ready system. The company emphasizes that compliance is a core expression of their identity and operations, sitting at the intersection of regulatory accountability and technology.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in sanctions compliance, regulatory reporting or a related financial crimes compliance function, ideally gained within financial services such as banking, crypto or fintech.
Working knowledge of OFAC regulations, SDN list screening and sanctions regulatory reporting obligations.
Hands-on experience using automation and AI tools, such as Claude or ChatGPT, to make the team faster and the work better.
Experience working with APIs, workflow connectors and case management systems such as Hummingbird, Zendesk or equivalent.
Strong attention to detail with demonstrated experience in QC or review processes involving regulatory deliverables.
Ability to interpret regulatory guidance and apply it to real-world filing and reporting scenarios.
Strong written communication skills with experience drafting or reviewing compliance reports.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent filing deadlines with a high degree of accuracy.
High degree of integrity, discretion and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
A bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

Nice To Haves

CAMS certification or equivalent.
Familiarity with UK and other non-US sanctions regimes.
Experience reviewing sanctions enforcement actions and translating regulatory expectations into operational controls.
Working knowledge of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency ecosystems.
Experience supporting regulatory exams, audits or enforcement-related inquiries.
Familiarity with cross-border regulatory reporting across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

Own the preparation, quality control, and timely submission of all outbound sanctions regulatory reports, including OFAC reports, the OFAC Annual Report of Blocked Property, and reporting obligations across Payward's international jurisdictions.
Maintain a filing calendar and proactively escalate risks of late or incomplete submissions to sanctions leadership, applying rigorous human oversight before every regulatory submission.
Identify and drive automation opportunities across the sanctions reporting workflow, from alert ingestion and case creation to report generation and filing tracker updates.
Work with AI and engineering teams to scope and test connectors between sanctions tooling and downstream reporting systems, using AI-assisted platforms including Claude to accelerate template drafting, narrative generation, and QC workflows.
Partner with Regional Compliance Officers across non-US jurisdictions to solicit and incorporate local regulatory feedback, ensuring regional perspectives are integrated while maintaining sanctions programme integrity.
Serve as a trained backup for sanctions investigations and account closure decisions, supporting caseload surges and ensuring timely resolution to minimise regulatory exposure and client impact.
Document current-state processes and propose improvements that reduce manual effort without compromising regulatory accuracy or accountability.

Benefits

Fully remote company
Kraken Culture page to learn more about internal culture, values, and mission
Kraken app and Kraken account creation information provided
Industry pioneers developing premium crypto products
Commitment to industry-leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support
Opportunity to accelerate global adoption of crypto
Opportunity to achieve financial freedom and inclusion
Opportunity to build the future of crypto
Opportunity to work with AI and engineering teams
Opportunity to partner with Regional Compliance Officers
Opportunity to support regulatory exams, audits or enforcement-related inquiries
Equal opportunity employer
Consideration for qualified applicants with criminal histories
Celebration of diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions, and unique perspectives
Hiring strictly based on merit
Encouragement to apply for roles even if not fully meeting listed requirements
Potential for job-related skills or work-style assessments