Compliance Associate, Kraken Mena

5 days ago


Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates kraken Full time

**About Kraken**

As one of the largest and most trusted **digital asset platforms** globally, we are empowering people to experience the life-changing potential of crypto. Trusted by over 8 million consumer and pro traders, institutions, and authorities worldwide - our unique combination of products, services, and global expertise is helping tip the scales towards mass crypto adoption. But we’re only just getting started. We want to be pioneers in crypto and add value to the everyday lives of billions. Now is not the time to sit on the sidelines. Join us to bring crypto to the world.

**About the role**

Kraken is one of the world's largest, most successful bitcoin exchanges and we're growing faster than ever. Our range of successful products are playing an important role in the mainstream adoption of crypto assets. We attract people who constantly push themselves to think differently and chart exciting new paths in a rapidly growing industry.

**Responsibilities**:

- Report to the Kraken MENA Compliance Officer to implement the firm’s regulated compliance program.
- Assist the Compliance Officer in executing the Compliance Monitoring Plan for the firm
- Represent the firm as a professional AML/CTF compliance expert with all parties, internal and external
Manage various inboxes and provide timely responses to all stakeholders
- Ensure adequate and timely responses to all law enforcement inquiries
- Ability to review, analyze, and document findings of transaction monitoring alerts
- Consistently make appropriate decisions regarding potential OFAC matches with accurate documentation of analysis and escalation to appropriate parties when necessary
- Perform due diligence/enhanced due diligence on customers, partners, vendors as required
- Identify and develop workflow efficiencies
- Perform AML/CTF investigations as assigned
- File Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) with the Central Bank of UAE as and when required

**Requirements**:

- Four-year degree or equivalent experience
- 1-3 years’ experience in a compliance role at a financial institution or equivalent
- Knowledge of the FSRA regulatory environment and specifically the Virtual Asset Activities Framework
- CAMS certification preferred
- Experience in the crypto asset space is preferred
- Familiarity with anti-money laundering and know-your-customer best practices
- Impeccable communication skills, both verbal and written
- Attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills
- Ability to take ownership of work product and consistently deliver results
- Adaptability to global business needs
- Ability to work in a rapidly changing regulatory environment

We’re powered by people from around the world with their own unique and diverse experiences. We value all Krakenites and their talents, contributions, and perspectives, regardless of their background.

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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