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
📍Crypto investigations SME for the FIU leading the most complex investigations involving on-chain finance crime 📍Analyze blockchain data to uncover patterns, trends, and potential risks, providing clear insights for decision-making 📍Develop, refine, and deploy scripts to handle, manipulate, and manage large datasets, ensuring efficient and accurate processing 📍Analyze large datasets derived from multiple sources to identify trends, draw conclusions and make mitigating recommendations 📍Lead and participate in FIU and Compliance wide projects as SME for Financial Crime Investigation 📍Perform cross-department collaboration and act as point of contact for Compliance’s complex projects 📍Introduce new options, systems, automations, and efficiency gains that will benefit the department as a whole 📍Act as an SME and point of contact to outside stakeholders, and facilitate a cohesive and engaged team environment 📍Proactive identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks associated with financial crimes 📍Utilize advanced tools for data analysis including data visualization to track metrics and generate reports for FIU decision-making processes
Skills you should HODL
📍Expert knowledge of cryptocurrency investigative techniques with top-level accreditation from a major blockchain analytics firm (such as Chainalysis, TRM Labs, or Elliptic) 📍3+ years of experience in blockchain analytics with a focus on financial crime 📍Strong data analysis skills 📍Ability to mentor colleagues and lead projects including leading training and case studies 📍Advance ability to perform research and write position papers on crypto compliance topics 📍Ability to test and validate 3rd party vendor tools 📍Highly organized, operationally astute and data-oriented 📍Motivated by the challenges and needs of growing business, especially those of a scaling start-up build the crypto industry 📍Passion or growing intrigue for cryptocurrency adoption and extensive personal experience with crypto