Building the Future of Crypto

Our Krakenites are a world-class team with crypto conviction, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology.

What makes us different?

Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values. As a Krakenite, you’ll join us on our mission to accelerate the global adoption of crypto, so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. For over a decade, Kraken’s focus on our mission and crypto ethos has attracted many of the most talented crypto experts in the world.

Before you apply, please read the Kraken Culture page to learn more about our internal culture, values, and mission. We also expect candidates to familiarize themselves with the Kraken app. Learn how to create a Kraken account here.

As a fully remote company, we have Krakenites in 70+ countries who speak over 50 languages. Krakenites are industry pioneers who develop premium crypto products for experienced traders, institutions, and newcomers to the space. Kraken is committed to industry-leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support through our products like Kraken Pro, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures.

Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto!

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The team

As a Principal Product Compliance Associate, you’ll play a key role in ensuring that Kraken’s Consumer Product portfolio — including spot trading, equities/xStocks, P2P, and payments — continues to evolve within a sound and scalable compliance framework. You’ll help design the future of compliance in crypto by partnering with cross-functional teams to embed controls that enable responsible innovation.

The opportunity

Conduct compliance risk assessments for new and evolving products, identifying and mitigating regulatory and conduct risks across global markets
Collaborate closely with Product, Legal, and Engineering to design and implement controls that meet both local regulatory requirements and Kraken’s internal standards
Evaluate new market entry opportunities by analyzing licensing and compliance obligations in emerging jurisdictions, coordinating with regional compliance leads to operationalize requirements
Design and test control frameworks that align with key U.S. and global regulatory expectations
Monitor and interpret emerging regulations impacting digital assets, payments, and trading to ensure proactive readiness and continuous improvement of compliance programs
Partner with internal audit and regulatory engagement teams to ensure evidence-based adherence to compliance requirements and best practices

Skills you should HODL

7+ years of experience in product or regulatory compliance within financial services, fintech, or digital assets, with exposure to AML/CTF, sanctions, KYC/CDD, and consumer protection
In-depth understanding of multiple regulatory regimes (CFTC, SEC, NFA, FinCEN, OFAC, FCA, ESMA/MiFID II, MAS, etc.) and their implications for crypto and fintech product design
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate regulatory expectations into actionable product requirements and controls
Demonstrated ability to manage multi-jurisdictional, cross-functional projects under tight timelines with accountability and precision
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, able to influence and advise senior leaders across Legal, Product, and Engineering
Strategic thinker who can balance regulatory integrity, customer experience, and business growth

This job is accepting ongoing applications and there is no application deadline.

Please note, applicants are permitted to redact or remove information on their resume that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Kraken is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate all Krakenites for their diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions and unique perspectives. We hire strictly based on merit, meaning we seek out the candidates with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills considered the most suitable for the job. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgable about crypto!

As an equal opportunity employer, we don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Whether that’s based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

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