Compliance Associate

BUILDING THE FUTURE OF OPEN FINANCE Payward - the parent company behind Kraken, NinjaTrader, Breakout, xStocks, Payward Services and CF Benchmarks - has spent the last 15 years building one of the most modern and globally accessible financial infrastructure platforms in the industry, built to advance an open, global financial system. THE TEAM Founded in 2011, Kraken is one of the world's longest-standing crypto platforms, trusted by over 10 million individuals and institutions across the globe. It offers spot trading, margin, futures, staking, and OTC services, with products built for both individual investors and institutional clients.   THE OPPORTUNITY - Support the Head of Compliance in approving assets, including ensuring the Asset Listing process is operating in line with regulatory requirements and that assets are listed correctly - Manage the policies and procedures inventory - Oversee the delivery of PGSL’s Compliance Monitoring Plan - Manage the CBI correspondence log and associated reg scanning feeds - Assist in preparing reports for Committee and Board meetings on compliance matters - Assist in the delivery of the annual PGSL Training Plan - Assist in the maintenance of PGSL’s AML/CFT Framework - Collaborate with the Head of Compliance on horizon scanning and the implementation of new regulatory requirements as they arise - Support ongoing compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements - Assist in managing regulatory inquiries and exams, including document and data retrieval - Continually seek out and implement efficiencies and process improvements     WHAT YOU BRING - Significant experience of delivering Compliance and AML/CFT plans with precision & speed - Demonstrated ability to effectively manage tight deadlines and key stakeholder relationships - Practical knowledge of compliance and AML/CFT management techniques - Experience and/or passion for crypto preferred - Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written - Strong attention to detail and strong organisational skills - 5+ years of experience in Compliance related business functions - Strong knowledge of regulations, domestic and international, particularly in crypto         Unless a specific application deadline is stated in the job posting, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Please note, applicants are permitted to redact or remove information on their resume that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. OUR COMMITMENT Payward is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate the diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions, and unique perspectives that everyone brings to the table. We hire based on merit, seeking out people with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills for the job. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgeable about crypto. We may ask candidates to complete job-related skills or work-style assessments as part of our hiring process. These assessments evaluate competencies relevant to the role and are applied consistently across candidates for similar positions. Results are considered alongside experience and interviews, and are not the sole basis for any employment decision. As an equal opportunity employer, we don't tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind, whether based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Stay connected Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/krakenfx Learn on the Kraken Blog https://blog.kraken.com/#:~:text=Enter%20your%20email%20address Connect on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/kraken-exchange/ Candidate Privacy Notice https://www.kraken.com/legal/candidate-privacy-notice