Head of AML & CTF Compliance - Remote Role at Kraken

About the Role

We're hiring a Head of AML & CTF Compliance to join Kraken, a leading crypto exchange. As the Head of AML & CTF Compliance, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our compliance with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing regulations. This remote position allows you to work from anywhere while contributing to our mission of accelerating global crypto adoption.

What You'll Do

• Lead and maintain the firm’s AML/CFT compliance framework in line with applicable legal, regulatory, and internal policy requirements.
• Act as the senior accountable officer for AML/CFT compliance governance, oversight, and escalation.
• Develop, implement, and periodically review AML/CFT policies, standards, procedures, and controls.
• Oversee the firm’s enterprise-wide AML/CFT risk assessment and ensure that risks are identified, assessed, mitigated, and reported appropriately.
• Ensure robust controls are in place for customer due diligence, enhanced due diligence, ongoing monitoring, screening, transaction monitoring, and suspicious activity escalation.
• Provide oversight of sanctions compliance controls, including screening governance, escalation processes, and regulatory developments.
• Advise senior management and the board on AML/CFT matters, emerging risks, regulatory expectations, and control enhancements.
• Prepare and deliver regular AML/CFT management information, reporting, and risk updates to relevant governance forums, senior management, and the board.

Requirements

• Experience in crypto, fintech, or another regulated, fast-paced industry with a high volume of transactions.
• Significant experience in AML/CFT, financial crime compliance, or regulatory compliance within a regulated financial services firm.
• Strong knowledge of Irish and EU AML/CFT legislation, regulatory expectations, and applicable guidance.
• Experience designing, implementing, and overseeing AML/CFT compliance frameworks in complex or high-growth environments using technology.
• Excellent written, verbal, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice to Have

• Previous experience as a PCF-52 with a VASP or financial services firm.
• Previous experience with MiFID II/Market Abuse Directive.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $150,000 to $200,000 per year.
• Fully remote work environment with flexibility.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse team of industry pioneers.
• Access to ongoing professional development and training.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and wellness programs.