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Sr. Compliance Associate, Sanctions

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Market range (est.) $90k–$180k
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Join Kraken as a Sr. Compliance Associate, focusing on sanctions regulatory reporting. Work remotely in the US and help improve and scale the sanctions reporting program globally.

Description

Building the Future of Crypto

Our Krakenites are a world-class team with crypto conviction, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology. What makes us different? Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values. As a Krakenite, you’ll join us on our mission to accelerate the global adoption of crypto, so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. For over a decade, Kraken’s focus on our mission and crypto ethos has attracted many of the most talented crypto experts in the world. Before you apply, please read the [Kraken Culture](https://www.kraken.com/culture) page to learn more about our internal culture, values, and mission. We also expect candidates to familiarize themselves with the Kraken app. Learn how to create a Kraken account [here](https://support.kraken.com/hc/en-us/articles/226090548-How-to-create-an-account-on-Kraken). As a fully remote company, we have Krakenites in 70+ countries who speak over 50 languages. Krakenites are industry pioneers who develop premium crypto products for experienced traders, institutions, and newcomers to the space. Kraken is committed to [industry-leading security](https://blog.kraken.com/crypto-education/security-at-kraken), [crypto education](https://blog.kraken.com/category/crypto-education), and [world-class client support](https://blog.kraken.com/crypto-education/support-at-kraken) through our products like [Kraken Pro](https://pro.kraken.com/), [Desktop](https://www.kraken.com/desktop), [Wallet](https://www.kraken.com/wallet), and [Kraken Futures](https://www.kraken.com/features/futures). Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto!
Responsibilities

The opportunity

  • 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.
Requirements

Skills you should HODL

  • 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.
Conditions & Benefits

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.
Job Details
Market range (est.)$90k–$180k
LocationRemote
AI Score★★★★★★☆☆☆☆ 6/10
PostedJun 3, 2026 (53d ago)
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Tech Stack
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