Kraken is looking for a Senior Compliance Associate to ensure the ongoing compliance of its CySEC-regulated investment firm with the full range of EU regulations, directives, and ESMA guidelines. You will be a critical part of our mission-focused company, working within a global, fully remote team to maintain industry-leading standards while accelerating the adoption of crypto.
What You'll Do
- Monitor and ensure ongoing compliance with CySEC regulatory requirements, MiFID II, AML directives, and other applicable EU regulations like IFR and DORA.
- Assist in the development, implementation, and review of compliance policies, procedures, and manuals.
- Conduct compliance risk assessments and audits, and recommend corrective actions where necessary.
- Support the preparation and timely submission of regulatory reports, notifications, and filings to CySEC and other authorities.
- Advise management and business units on compliance-related matters and regulatory changes.
- Liaise with CySEC and external auditors on compliance issues and inspections.
- Perform ongoing monitoring of client transactions, KYC/AML reviews, and reporting of suspicious activities (SARs).
- Provide compliance training and guidance to staff across all departments.
- Contribute to the firm’s compliance monitoring program and assist in regulatory gap analyses.
- Maintain a deep understanding of complex compliance risks, identify root causes of inefficiencies, and develop effective process improvement strategies.
- Review Marketing Communication and advise on alignment of content with MiFID II marketing guidelines.
- Stay abreast of industry standards and CySEC/EU regulatory developments and consider application of regulatory requirements with a global focus.
- Deputise for the company’s Head of Compliance and the AMLCO in their absence.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum 3-4 years of experience in a compliance role within an EU MiFID II investment firm, CySEC, or an EU MiFID II regulated firm.
- Hold CySEC AML and Advanced certificates.
- Strong understanding and extensive knowledge of CySEC/EU regulatory frameworks and compliance best practices, including in-depth knowledge of CySEC regulations, MiFID II, AML directives, and other EU financial legislation.
- Prior experience with submitting reports to CySEC TRS and Portal.
- Excellent English and Greek written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently and under pressure.
Nice to Have
- Master’s degree or professional certification.
Work Mode
This is a fully remote, global position. Krakenites operate from 70+ countries and speak over 50 languages.
As an equal opportunity employer, we don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind, whether based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.
