73K–145K USD / year
Compliance Senior Lead - Sanctions Operations
OperationsRemote — United States
Published on 2026-10-22
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About this role
Handle complex sanctions escalations across Kraken’s global operations, including screening, blockchain exposure, and potential circumvention. The role also supports regulatory reporting and helps improve the team’s processes through automation and AI-assisted tools.
About the company
Kraken is a leading cryptocurrency exchange that provides a platform for buying, selling, and trading a diverse range of digital assets. The company focuses on compliance, security, and innovative financial solutions to serve both individual and institutional clients.
The team
Global Sanctions Compliance function, reporting to the Chief Sanctions Officer.
What you'll do
- Review escalated name, transaction, and blockchain monitoring alerts for sanctions risk.
- Investigate potential sanctions circumvention and escalated account-opening documentation.
- Analyze large datasets for proactive and ad hoc risk reviews.
- Coordinate with regional and cross-functional compliance teams.
- Improve processes using automation and AI-assisted tools with human oversight.
- Prepare regulatory reports and presentations as needed.
What we're looking for
- At least 5 years of compliance, sanctions, or financial crime compliance experience, including hands-on sanctions investigations.
- Working knowledge of US OFAC, EU, UK, and UN sanctions regimes.
- Experience writing sanctions reviews or investigation narratives.
- Knowledge of crypto, banking, or payment processes and systems.
- Experience with case management systems such as Hummingbird, Zendesk, or equivalent.
- Hands-on experience using automation and AI tools such as Claude or ChatGPT.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
Nice to have
- CAMS or ACSS sanctions certification.
- Regulatory experience or blockchain analytics experience attributing sanctions risk.
- Experience supporting regulatory exams, audits, or enforcement-related inquiries.
Benefits
- Bonus and equity programs.
- Wellness allowance.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage, and 401(k) (US only).