Senior Lead, Compliance – Sanctions Operations

Kraken Digital Asset Exchange

. Perform sanctions reviews for escalations from blockchain monitoring, name screening, transaction screening, anti-circumvention controls, and account sign-up and maintenance rules .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $72,600 - $145,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in compliance and sanctions investigations, particularly within banking, crypto, or fintech environments. Proficient in analyzing risks related to sanctions and utilizing automation and AI tools to enhance compliance processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sanctions Investigations ExperienceKnowledge Of US OFAC, EU, UK, And UN SanctionsExperience With Case Management SystemsStrong Analytical And Writing SkillsACAMS (CAMS) Certification

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Hard Skills

Sanctions ReviewsRisk AnalysisData AnalysisWriting Investigation NarrativesCompliance Documentation ReviewBlockchain MonitoringTransaction ScreeningName ScreeningAutomation ToolsAI-Assisted Tools

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationDetail-Oriented Problem SolvingCollaboration Across FunctionsSound JudgmentHigh Integrity

Tools & Technologies

HummingbirdZendeskClaudeChatGPT

Certifications & Qualifications

ACAMS (CAMS) CertificationACSS Sanctions Certification

Industry Keywords

Financial Crime ComplianceRegulatory ComplianceSanctions ProgramsCryptoBankingPayment ProcessesRegulatory ReportsStakeholder ManagementConfidential Information HandlingFast-Paced Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform sanctions reviews for escalations from blockchain monitoring, name screening, transaction screening, anti-circumvention controls, and account sign-up and maintenance rules
Review name-screening and transaction-screening alerts escalated to the Sanctions team
Review blockchain-monitoring alerts for direct and indirect sanctions exposure
Analyze Kraken accounts for potential sanctions circumvention risk
Review account-opening documentation escalated by the first line of defence
Review large data sets for proactive and ad-hoc risk analyses
Communicate with Regional Compliance Officers and other Compliance teams
Coordinate streamlined processes using automation and AI-assisted tools with appropriate human oversight
Prepare regulatory reports in response to investigations
Prepare and deliver presentations as needed
Report directly to Kraken's Chief Sanctions Officer

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in compliance, sanctions, or financial crime compliance
Hands-on sanctions investigations experience, ideally in banking, crypto, or fintech
Working knowledge of US OFAC, EU, UK, and UN sanctions programmes
Experience writing sanctions reviews or investigation narratives
Strong analytical and writing skills
Sound judgment and detail-oriented problem-solving approach
Knowledge of crypto, banking, or payment processes, procedures, and systems
Experience with case management systems such as Hummingbird, Zendesk, or equivalent
Hands-on experience using automation and AI tools such as Claude or ChatGPT
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to convey complex issues and manage stakeholders across global and regional compliance partners
Ability to collaborate across functions
Record of delivering results in a fast-paced environment
High integrity, discretion, and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
ACAMS (CAMS) or ACSS sanctions certification preferred
Prior regulatory experience or blockchain analytics vendor experience preferred
Experience supporting regulatory exams, audits, or enforcement-related inquiries preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus program
Equity program
Wellness allowance
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
401(k)
Remote work arrangement
Kraken product dogfooding opportunity/requirement after joining