Compliance Associate

As a Compliance Associate at Kraken (Payward), you support the Head of Compliance in maintaining regulatory standards across one of the world's longest-standing crypto platforms. You work on asset approvals, compliance monitoring, AML/CFT framework maintenance, and regulatory correspondence for a platform trusted by over 10 million individuals and institutions globally.

What you'll do

• Support the Head of Compliance in approving assets, ensuring the Asset Listing process operates in line with regulatory requirements and that assets are listed correctly
• Manage the policies and procedures inventory
• Oversee the delivery of PGSL's Compliance Monitoring Plan
• Manage the CBI correspondence log and associated regulatory scanning feeds
• Assist in preparing reports for Committee and Board meetings on compliance matters
• Assist in the delivery of the annual PGSL Training Plan
• Assist in the maintenance of PGSL's AML/CFT Framework
• Collaborate with the Head of Compliance on horizon scanning and the implementation of new regulatory requirements as they arise
• Support ongoing compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements
• Assist in managing regulatory inquiries and exams, including document and data retrieval
• Continually seek out and implement efficiencies and process improvements

What you bring

• 5+ years of experience in Compliance related business functions
• Significant experience of delivering Compliance and AML/CFT plans with precision and speed
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage tight deadlines and key stakeholder relationships
• Practical knowledge of compliance and AML/CFT management techniques
• Strong knowledge of regulations, domestic and international, particularly in crypto
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Experience and/or passion for crypto preferred

About Kraken (Payward)

Kraken is one of the world's longest-standing crypto platforms, offering spot trading, margin, futures, staking, and OTC services to over 10 million individuals and institutions. It is part of Payward, a parent company that has spent the last 15 years building modern financial infrastructure to advance an open, global financial system.