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Kraken · 6 hours ago

Chief Compliance Officer, Derivatives Exchange

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$127K/yr - $254K/yr

7+ years exp

Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values, seeking to accelerate the global adoption of crypto. The Chief Compliance Officer will ensure the Exchange's compliance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements, managing all aspects of regulatory compliance and developing a comprehensive compliance program.

BitcoinBlockchainCryptocurrencyEthereum

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop, Implement, and enforce a comprehensive and effective compliance program designed to meet all federal and state regulatory requirements applicable to CFTC-registered Designated Contract Markets, including the Commodity Exchange Act, Bank Secrecy Act, and emerging regulations applicable to digital assets

Coordinate the timely preparation and submission of required regulatory filings; prepare Annual CCO Report

Conduct and document compliance and operational risk assessments; identify potential areas of vulnerability and implement corrective action plans

Create, update, and enforce the firm's compliance policies and procedures, ensuring they are well-documented and reflect best practices

Investigate and document compliance-related inquiries and issues, escalating to CRO when necessary

Develop and maintain a system for tracking and reporting compliance-related requirements; ensure the timely preparation and completion of requisite regulatory filings and reports, risk assessments, and updates to policies and procedures

Train and supervise Market Surveillance employees conducting real time and T+1 market surveillance

Develop and deliver compliance training for all personnel

Qualification

Regulatory complianceRisk assessmentCompliance program managementCommodity Exchange ActBank Secrecy ActMarket surveillanceAnalytical skillsTraining developmentInnovationJ.D.Attention to detailInitiative-takingFlexibilityAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree

7+ years of experience in a financial services regulatory and compliance environment, such as at an exchange/MTF, trading firm, or regulator, with significant exposure to derivatives

Deep understanding of the Commodity Exchange Act, related CFTC regulations, the Bank Secrecy Act (AML/KYC), and compliance best practices

Experience with compliance requirements of foreign jurisdictions is a plus

Knowledge of exchange traded financial products and markets, understanding of trading strategies and market surveillance systems, and digital assets

Proven ability to manage compliance functions

Must be initiative-taking, flexible, innovative, and adaptive

Preferred

J.D

Company

Kraken

Glassdoor4.5

Kraken is a global cryptocurrency exchange platform that allows users to buy, sell, and trade digital assets securely.

Founded in 1911

Remote First, US

1001-5000 employees

https://www.kraken.com/

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