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
📍Conduct thorough, written investigations of high-risk clients, including gathering and analyzing financial documents, source of wealth/source of funds, business activities, and beneficial ownership structures. Identify potential risks and ultimately make recommendations to approve or exit the relationship. 📍Use various research tools and OSINT to assess potential red flags and identify potentially suspicious activity for closure / referral to risk partners. 📍Prepare detailed investigation reports summarizing findings, risk assessments, and recommendations. 📍Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for Client Engagement teams on EDD-related matters to support a positive client experience.
Skills you should HODL
📍Four-year degree or equivalent experience in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field. 📍1–3 years experience in a compliance role at a cryptocurrency exchange, financial institution, or equivalent. 📍Thrive in a fast-paced environment and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders and between multiple teams. 📍Excellent analytical/problem solving, verbal and written communication, and organization skills 📍Acts independently to analyze a client’s risk factors.