[Remote] Chief Compliance Officer, Derivatives Exchange at Kraken

United States

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Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 7+ years of experience in a financial services regulatory and compliance environment
  • Significant exposure to derivatives
  • Deep understanding of the Commodity Exchange Act, related CFTC regulations, the Bank Secrecy Act (AML/KYC), and compliance best practices

Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and enforce a comprehensive and effective compliance program
  • Coordinate the timely preparation and submission of required regulatory filings
  • Prepare Annual CCO Report
  • Conduct and document compliance and operational risk assessments
  • Identify potential areas of vulnerability and implement corrective action plans
  • Create, update, and enforce the firm's compliance policies and procedures
  • Investigate and document compliance-related inquiries and issues
  • Develop and maintain a system for tracking and reporting compliance-related requirements
  • Train and supervise Market Surveillance employees conducting real-time and T+1 market surveillance
  • Develop and deliver compliance training for all personnel

Skills

Kraken

Cryptocurrency exchange for buying and trading

About Kraken

Kraken is a cryptocurrency exchange platform that allows users to buy, sell, and trade various digital assets. It offers features that cater to both beginners and experienced traders, making it easy to navigate the cryptocurrency market. Users can execute trades with high liquidity, which means their transactions are completed quickly. The platform charges low transaction fees, sometimes as low as 0%, helping users keep more of their profits. Kraken also provides advanced charting tools to help investors track their investments effectively. Security is a major focus, with multiple protective measures in place to keep user assets safe. The platform supports 70 different asset pairs and is continuously expanding its offerings. Additionally, Kraken offers 24/7 global support to assist users with any questions or issues.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$108.5MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Crypto & Web3, Financial ServicesIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Competitive salary and equity plan
401k contribution plan
Vacation & Generous PTO
Paid Tranings

Risks

Increased competition from Binance and Coinbase could impact Kraken's market share.
Regulatory scrutiny in the EU may raise Kraken's compliance costs.
The volatility of cryptocurrency prices can affect Kraken's revenue from transaction fees.

Differentiation

Kraken offers both spot and futures trading for over 40 digital assets.
The platform provides advanced charting tools for professional traders and technical analysts.
Kraken's 24/7 global support ensures assistance for users at any time.

Upsides

Kraken's acquisition of Staked enhances its staking services for consumers and institutions.
Sponsorship deals with major soccer clubs boost Kraken's visibility and brand recognition.
The rise of crypto derivatives attracts advanced traders to Kraken's sophisticated tools.

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