55K–109K USD / year
Senior Compliance Associate - Automation & Systems
OtherRemote — United States
Published on 2026-10-28
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About this role
Improve the Financial Intelligence Unit’s transaction monitoring and operational capabilities as Payward expands across products and jurisdictions. The role focuses on optimizing monitoring rules, automating workflows, and applying AI-enabled tools to FIU activities.
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
Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) Scale Team
Stack
ChainalysisTRM LabsEllipticLLM and AI-enabled tools
What you'll do
- Test and tune transaction monitoring rules, thresholds, and scenarios to improve detection and reduce false positives
- Identify and implement automation and workflow improvements across FIU processes
- Evaluate AI and LLM tools for alert triage, investigations, and suspicious activity report filing
- Partner with Product, Engineering, and Operations on vendor integrations and monitoring infrastructure
- Maintain well-governed monitoring frameworks aligned with regulatory expectations
- Develop scalable monitoring processes for new products, regions, and transaction volumes
What we're looking for
- 5+ years of AML, financial crime compliance, or FIU experience, with knowledge of BSA/AML requirements
- 3+ years designing, testing, and tuning transaction monitoring rules
- 3+ years using transaction monitoring systems, case management platforms, or investigative workflows
- Experience optimizing or automating compliance processes
- Strong analytical skills, including use of metrics, dashboards, and data analysis
- Experience working cross-functionally to implement compliance technology or monitoring controls
- Experience with AI, machine learning, or LLM-enabled compliance tools
- Familiarity with blockchain analytics tools
Nice to have
- ACAMS, CAMS-Audit, CFCS, or similar financial crime certification
- Experience in regulated financial institutions, fintech, payments, or crypto
Benefits
- Bonus program
- Equity program
- Wellness allowance
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k)