Kraken · 7 hours ago
Sr. Screening Program Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$110K/yr - $221K/yr
5+ years expKraken is a mission-focused company dedicated to the global adoption of crypto and blockchain technology. The Sr. Screening Program Manager will lead the design and execution of Kraken’s sanctions screening program, ensuring compliance with global regulations while optimizing processes and controls. This role requires strategic thinking and collaboration with various teams to manage sanctions-related risks and enhance screening frameworks.
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Responsibilities
Own and manage Kraken’s global sanctions screening program, including name screening, transaction monitoring, geo-blocking, sanctions evasion detection, and related technical controls; maintain and enhance screening frameworks to meet global regulatory expectations while supporting scalability and efficiency
Design and execute screening strategy to support regulatory compliance, business growth, product launches, and global expansion
Partner with Compliance, Risk, and Engineering to lead and execute tuning efforts for sanctions screening tooling and related controls; partner with Engineering to develop, prioritize, and execute the sanctions screening roadmap, including vendor management and system/control enhancements
Participate in annual and ad-hoc enterprise, product, and sanctions risk assessments with a focus on screening-related risks; identify emerging sanctions risks, control gaps, and data quality issues, perform root cause analyses, and recommend corrective actions
Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Legal, Client Engagement, and Finance to embed sanctions screening requirements into new and existing products; assist Sanctions peers in the completion of Product Risk Assessments, specific to sanctions controls and risk mitigants
Lead business requirements documentation (BRDs) for sanctions screening initiatives and effectively translate compliance needs to technical teams
Support regulatory exams, audits, testing, and inquiries related to sanctions screening controls and systems; provide sanctions screening advisory and guidance to leadership, regional compliance partners, and cross-functional stakeholders
Drive process improvements, documentation quality, and program maturity across all sanctions screening verticals
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in sanctions compliance, with a strong focus on screening systems and controls (or equivalent experience as a data scientist); knowledgeable on string search algorithms, compliance data, and/or controls
Knowledge of global sanctions regimes (OFAC, EU, UK, UN, and other jurisdictions) and expert knowledge of sanctions screening technologies and controls, including name screening, transaction screening, IP/geo controls, evasion detection, and blockchain analytics
Proven experience owning or managing sanctions screening programs (or similar) for a global organization
Demonstrated ability to author detailed business requirements and partner effectively with engineering and technology teams; strong analytical skills, including experience with SQL, Python, or similar tools for ad-hoc analysis and investigations
Experience supporting regulatory exams, audits, and enforcement-related inquiries
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate horizontally and vertically; strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
High degree of integrity, discretion, and ability to handle confidential information; comfortable navigating ambiguity, context switching, and evolving regulatory expectations
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
Preferred
Experience reviewing sanctions enforcement actions and translating regulatory expectations into short- and long-term controls; experience monitoring regulatory sanctions updates and driving screening enhancements
Experience managing sanctions screening vendors and platforms
Working knowledge of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency ecosystems
Background in statistics, data science, or quantitative risk analysis
Experience supporting global operations across multiple jurisdictions
Company
Kraken
Kraken is a global cryptocurrency exchange platform that allows users to buy, sell, and trade digital assets securely.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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David Ripley
CEO
Trevor Rutar, MBA
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Kraken Bank
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