About the company
Kraken, the trusted and secure digital asset exchange, is on a mission to accelerate the adoption of cryptocurrency so that you and the rest of the world can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. Our 2,350+ Krakenites are a world-class team ranging from the crypto-curious to industry experts, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology. As a fully remote company, we already have Krakenites in 70+ countries (speaking 50+ languages). We're one of the most diverse organizations on the planet and this remains key to our values. We continue to lead the industry with new product advancements like Kraken NFT, on- and off-chain staking and instant bitcoin transfers via the Lightning Network.
Job Summary
The opportunity
📍Manage various inboxes and case/alert queues and provide timely responses to all stakeholders. 📍Consistently make appropriate decisions regarding potential sanctions and watchlist matches with accurate documentation of analysis and escalation to appropriate parties, when/if required. 📍Perform due diligence/enhanced due diligence on customers, partners, vendors, using standard procedures when/if required. 📍Develop and maintain onboarding or periodic reports for various business functions, when/if applicable. 📍Communicate effectively when participating within cross-functional projects when requested. 📍Conduct open source intelligence (OSINT) research as part of the Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) review process, leveraging publicly available information to assess potential risks, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards, and making informed decisions about clients or partners. 📍Maintain a vigilant and proactive approach to risk management by promptly restricting accounts that may present potential AML risk.
Skills you should HODL
📍Foundational knowledge of AML program and sanctions screening. 📍Knowledge of basic AML Know-Your-Customer requirements. 📍Familiar with international sanctions and/or various government watchlists. 📍Ability to act independently in analyzing a customer’s risk and effectively research compliance regulations. 📍Ability to be analytical/problem solving, and possess clear written and verbal communication skills. 📍The ability to balance competing priorities on a daily basis and organize time wisely. 📍Proficient in Microsoft/Google Suite products (Excel, Google docs, sheets). 📍Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.