Principal, Product Compliance

Summary

Join Kraken's Consumer Business Unit as Principal, Compliance to drive compliance initiatives and fuel the mission to bring world-class crypto products to users worldwide.

Requirements

• 6+ years in a Compliance, Risk, or Legal function, ideally within a B2C fintech or crypto company
• Strong working knowledge of the global regulatory landscape for crypto and financial services, with a preference for candidates with knowledge of the EU landscape
• Proven track record of delivering results in complex, cross-functional projects with practical, business-oriented compliance solutions
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to distill complex regulatory insights into clear, actionable recommendations for business leaders
• Keen attention to detail combined with executive presence and the ability to communicate insights effectively to diverse audiences
• Deep technical or product expertise within the crypto ecosystem, with hands-on familiarity in blockchain, DeFi, or related technologies
• Resourceful and curious mindset, with the ability to analyze both structured and unstructured data from various sources
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and swiftly switching contexts in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Google Sheets) and PowerPoint (Google Slides) for clear and impactful data visualization and presentations

Responsibilities

• Partner with Consumer BU leaders to ensure that compliance considerations accelerate, rather than inhibit, product and market expansion
• Serve as the primary liaison with Kraken’s global compliance teams, ensuring our Consumer products are aligned with regulatory requirements without slowing innovation
• Develop and implement compliance processes that are efficient, agile, and designed to support rapid product development
• Provide insights on new regulations and market trends, identifying compliance-forward opportunities that can strengthen the business
• Advocate for the Consumer BU’s vision within the compliance function, ensuring the compliance team understands and supports our mission of empowering consumers
• Develop compliance risk management plans and coordinate with various compliance functions to ensure successful implementation of necessary controls
• Work with regional compliance teams to ensure local considerations are taken into account for new global Consumer product rollouts
• Stay ahead of changes in the crypto industry including blockchain trends, emerging network protocols, prominent industry participants
• Build content to equip the broader Consumer team to proactively manage regulatory and AML/CTF risks