Canada Remote (Global) Full-time

Kraken is hiring a Senior Analyst, Security Compliance

Responsibilities

  • Manage SOC 1 and SOC 2 audits under AICPA guidelines by collaborating with external auditors and internal teams to refine IT control processes in a dynamic tech environment
  • Support full-cycle SOX compliance activities, including system scoping, audit preparation, and delivering training to control owners in a high-growth regulated setting
  • Serve as a strategic partner to technical and finance teams, interpreting compliance and audit requirements into effective, scalable controls compatible with modern infrastructure
  • Conduct security and IT control gap analyses, assess design and operational effectiveness, and lead remediation initiatives with control owners
  • Advance the maturity of IT general and application controls while aligning compliance with rapid product development cycles
  • Ensure audit quality and accuracy by applying professional judgment to detect control weaknesses, evaluate risks, and guide teams through complex compliance issues
  • Evaluate the impact of SOX control deficiencies and create risk-based, practical remediation strategies that satisfy auditors without impeding business operations
  • Strengthen monitoring mechanisms and layered security controls across critical IT domains to enhance audit results and overall control resilience
  • Collaborate across departments to uncover systemic issues, propose process enhancements, and implement sustainable solutions in a scaling organization
  • Create and maintain well-documented, audit-ready materials such as data flow diagrams and process maps for high-risk financial and security processes
  • Partner with internal and external auditors to help them understand complex IT environments and ensure audits are conducted efficiently and effectively
  • Support evidence collection and continuous improvement efforts, including integrating automation to boost consistency, efficiency, and scalability

Benefits

  • Deepen technical expertise by working within a modern infrastructure featuring cloud-native systems and real-time data processing
  • Expand professional influence through collaboration with integrated, global teams and top-tier specialists across engineering and security
  • Move beyond routine compliance tasks to help shape how controls are built and scaled in a growing, regulated tech environment
  • Take on significant ownership and visibility while contributing to the evolution of a maturing audit and compliance function

Work Arrangement

Remote (Worldwide)

Other

  • Applications are reviewed continuously unless a deadline is specified
  • Applicants may omit age, date of birth, or educational dates from their resumes
  • Candidates with criminal records are evaluated in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Job-related assessments may be part of the selection process
  • Employer provides equal opportunity without discrimination based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or other protected traits
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Kraken
Kraken is a cryptocurrency exchange building premium crypto products for experienced traders, institutions, and newcomers. The company is committed to industry-leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support through products like Kraken Pro, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures.
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Job Details
Department Security & IT
Category security
Posted 4 months ago