Overview

Our mission is to accelerate the adoption of cryptocurrency so that you and the rest of the world can achieve financial freedom and inclusion.  Founded in 2011 and with over 4 million clients, Kraken is one of the world’s largest, most successful bitcoin exchanges and we’re growing faster than ever. Our range of successful products are playing an important role in the mainstream adoption of crypto assets.  We attract people who constantly push themselves to think differently and chart exciting new paths in a rapidly growing industry. Kraken is a diverse group of dreamers and doers who see value in being radically transparent. Let’s change the way the world thinks about money! Join the revolution!

About the Role

Kraken is expanding our rapidly growing compliance team comprised of talented and motivated individuals. We are looking for a senior compliance officer to join the team of motivated financial/technology professionals in Singapore, and be part of the expert global compliance group.

Responsibilities

  • Be primary point of contact for regulators and banking partners in Singapore and regionally including, but not limited to MAS
  • Coordinate with Corporate Compliance to ensure compliance policies are in alignment with both SG and corporate expectations
  • Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk
  • Assess general compliance risks for all new products and services offered to the SG market, and recommend appropriate risk mitigation strategies
  • Perform compliance testing and monitoring required by corporate compliance policy
  • Periodically review and revise policies and procedures to ensure they are current and complete
  • Review and enhance corporate compliance training to ensure all local requirements are addressed
  • Oversee preparation and filing of regulatory reporting requirements
  • Manage the AML audit process related Singaporean regulators, other regulatory bodies, and banking partners
  • Stay abreast of regulatory policies for relevant SG agencies – i.e. MAS
  • Similarly monitor global regulatory environment – i.e. Asia-Pacific (APAC) markets
  • Review responses to all compliance inquiries from partner banks, regulators, etc.
  • Review marketing and sales literature, performance presentations, and advertising materials for compliance with applicable laws and regulations
  • Conduct enhanced due diligence (EDD) reviews on high risk customers and AML/CTF investigations as appropriate
  • Assess potential sanctions matches and coordinate appropriate action for confirmed matches as required by local regulation

Skills and Experience

  • Fluency in English
  • Bachelors in Law, Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics or related field
  • B.A., J.D., L.L.M., or other advanced degree is a plus
  • Professional certification such as Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), are required absent an advanced degree
  • 3+ years in a previous compliance managerial position at a brokerage, banking, trading, or payments institution, preferably in a technology function
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the Singaporean regulatory environment, including regulations, and other federal laws and expectations
  • Familiarity with anti-money laundering and know-your-customer best practices in SG and other APAC markets.
  • Experience and established relationships in any of the following industries: Brokerage, Banking, Online Payments, Cryptocurrency, Trading, Markets, or Exchanges
  • Experience developing policies and implementing procedures that balance compliance and risk versus innovation
  • Skilled in collaborating with stakeholders at all levels across technical and non-technical groups
  • Ability to lead in a growing company environment with focused and hardworking individuals
  • International travel may be required

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