Chief Compliance Officer, Kraken
Canada
$127-203k
+ Bonus. Compensation range listed in USD. Hired Krakenite for this role will be compensated in CAD
Cryptocurrency exchange
Be an early applicant
Cryptocurrency exchange
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
$127-203k
+ Bonus. Compensation range listed in USD. Hired Krakenite for this role will be compensated in CAD
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To accelerate the adoption of cryptocurrency so that you and the rest of the world can achieve financial freedom and inclusion.
Role
Who you are
- 10+ years in compliance roles within financial services or digital asset management
- Strong preference for candidates with direct experience in crypto asset trading platforms (CTPs), fintech, or capital markets regulation
- Proven track record of regulatory engagement in a Chief Compliance Officer or registered capacity with agencies such as CIRO, OSC, CSA members, and FINTRAC
- Deep knowledge of Canadian securities laws and regulatory frameworks (e.g., CIRO, CSA, and FINTRAC)
- Completion of the CSI Partners, Directors and Senior Officers Qualification Examination ("PDO") and Chief Compliance Officer Qualifying Examination ("CCO"), and Canadian Securities Course (“CSC”)
- Proven leadership in compliance strategy and operational execution
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a global, fast-paced, and dynamic environment
What the job involves
- Kraken seeks an experienced Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), based remote in Canada, to oversee all compliance related functions for its Canadian operations
- Reporting to executive leadership and working closely with Kraken’s Global Compliance team, the CCO will be responsible for ensuring robust regulatory practices, maintaining industry-leading standards, and enabling innovation through compliance
- Oversee CIRO Investment Dealer application and buildout of applicable controls
- Identify, assess, and manage regulatory risks (including the drafting and implementation of effective risk management policies and procedures), while ensuring adherence to Canadian requirements including KYC, KYP, client suitability, and disclosure standards
- Develop, maintain and update the Canadian Compliance Manual, AML Program, and internal SOPs to align with evolving regulatory obligations
- Oversee regulatory reporting obligations (monthly, quarterly data reporting, financial reporting through CSA portals)
- Work closely with the technology team and senior management to define detailed business requirements for systems initiatives aimed at improving the operating efficiencies and monitoring capabilities of the entity
- Oversee client reporting obligations (e.g., statements, trade confirmations, performance reports)
- Review sales and marketing materials for regulatory alignment
- Lead registration processes for both the firm and individual representatives
- Serve as primary liaison for Canadian regulators (OSC, CIRO and FINTRAC) and regulatory audits
- Collaborate with global teams on:
- Client onboarding, due diligence (CDD/EDD), and sanctions screening
- Trade surveillance and transaction monitoring
- Investigations and suspicious transaction reporting (STR), AML, privacy, and fraud cases
- Complaint handling and law enforcement inquiries
- Monitor emerging regulations and recommend updates to policies and products. Partner with Product and Engineering to embed compliance controls into client onboarding, trading, custody, and reporting platforms
- Act as a subject matter expert (SME) supporting cross-functional teams on compliant product development and client solutions
- Provide strategic guidance and leadership on compliance matters to senior management and the board of directors
Application process
- This job is accepting ongoing applications and there is no application deadline
- Please note, applicants are permitted to redact or remove information on their resume that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution
Our take
Kraken is the world’s largest global bitcoin exchange in euro volume and liquidity. Kraken’s clients also trade USD, CAD, ETH, XRP, LTC and other digital currencies, on a platform consistently rated the best and most secure bitcoin exchange by independent news media.
Kraken was the first bitcoin exchange to have its market data displayed on the Bloomberg Terminal, the first to pass a cryptographically verifiable proof-of-reserves audit, and one of the first exchanges to offer leveraged bitcoin margin trading.
Kraken are one of the top 3 bitcoin exchanges by volume, behind Coinbase and bit-x with an 18% market share. While this is a competitive space to operate in - the volume of crypto being exchanged every day is very high, so there's space for multiple winners.
Kraken have made a number of acquisitions and have strengthened its world-leading position with the launch of new products, features and apps and a 24/7 multi-lingual support line. The company will continue to provide clients with easier and more versatile ways to participate in the crypto ecosystem.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Feb 2019
$100m
SERIES C
Mar 2014
$5m
SERIES A
Total funding: $111.5m
Company benefits
- Work where you want: 90% of Krakenites work remotely, we believe people do their best work wherever they're happiest
- Flexibility and Autonomy: We are highly results-focused vs. time-focused. We want you to work when and how you need to keep you at your most proactive
- We value diversity: Our Team is spread across 60 countries. By joining Kraken you'll be part of a truly multicultural organization that values diversity and inclusion
- A new approach to salary: Kraken prides itself on being at the forefront of crypto innovation, and that means the majority of our workforce has the option to be paid in bitcoin
- Equity Options: Kraken owes its success and growth to its people. That's why we offer nearly all our Krakenites a stake in the company
Company HQ
Financial District, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Jesse Powell
(Chairman of the Board)Previously co-founded Verge Gallery & Studio Project, Lewt and Internet Ventures & Holdings
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