Senior Risk & SOX Controls Manager

Summary

Join Kraken's Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) team as a Senior Manager, leading the development and execution of risk and control frameworks, ensuring SOX compliance. You will be responsible for strengthening global operations, enhancing risk oversight, and fostering a risk-aware culture. This role involves close collaboration with various stakeholders across the organization. The position requires extensive experience in risk management, SOX compliance, and strong leadership skills. Kraken offers a fully remote work environment and a commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in a risk management, internal audit, or SOX compliance role, with 2+ years in a management/leadership capacity
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Risk Management, Business, Finance, Accounting)
• Expertise in ERM frameworks (e.g., COSO) and risk management best practices, including risk appetite, KRIs, and RCSAs
• Strong knowledge of SOX 404 requirements, ICFR, SOC reports, and the documentation/testing needed to support compliance
• Demonstrated ability to integrate risk management practices into business processes and drive a risk-aware culture
• Proven project management skills, with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a track record of collaborating across departments and influencing stakeholders
• Experience with GRC systems

Responsibilities

• Scope, design, and implement SOX controls, ensuring compliance through risk assessments, controls mapping, and documentation
• Coordinate annual SOX audits, manage evidence collection, testing, and remediation efforts, and collaborate with internal teams and external auditors
• Conduct gap analyses, track control effectiveness, and drive automation to enhance SOX compliance efficiency
• Deliver SOX training, prepare compliance reports, and support ad hoc reporting and special projects
• Align with the global ERM team to integrate enterprise-wide risk strategies, leverage GRC systems, and enhance oversight through risk appetite statements and reporting
• Develop and implement KRIs, RCSAs, and tactical risk assessments, drive automation initiatives, and improve operational efficiency and scalability
• Lead risk evaluations for major projects, new product launches, and regulatory changes, while supporting emerging risk monitoring and enterprise-wide initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA
• Knowledge of cryptocurrency markets and related technical products
• Previous experience working with complex, cross-regional risk frameworks

Benefits

Fully remote work environment