[Remote] Chief Compliance Officer, Derivatives Exchange

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values, seeking to accelerate the global adoption of crypto. The Chief Compliance Officer will ensure the Exchange's compliance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements, managing all aspects of regulatory compliance and developing a comprehensive compliance program. Responsibilities • Develop, Implement, and enforce a comprehensive and effective compliance program designed to meet all federal and state regulatory requirements applicable to CFTC-registered Designated Contract Markets, including the Commodity Exchange Act, Bank Secrecy Act, and emerging regulations applicable to digital assets • Coordinate the timely preparation and submission of required regulatory filings; prepare Annual CCO Report • Conduct and document compliance and operational risk assessments; identify potential areas of vulnerability and implement corrective action plans • Create, update, and enforce the firm's compliance policies and procedures, ensuring they are well-documented and reflect best practices • Investigate and document compliance-related inquiries and issues, escalating to CRO when necessary • Develop and maintain a system for tracking and reporting compliance-related requirements; ensure the timely preparation and completion of requisite regulatory filings and reports, risk assessments, and updates to policies and procedures • Train and supervise Market Surveillance employees conducting real time and T+1 market surveillance • Develop and deliver compliance training for all personnel Skills • Bachelor's degree • 7+ years of experience in a financial services regulatory and compliance environment, such as at an exchange/MTF, trading firm, or regulator, with significant exposure to derivatives. • Deep understanding of the Commodity Exchange Act, related CFTC regulations, the Bank Secrecy Act (AML/KYC), and compliance best practices. • Experience with compliance requirements of foreign jurisdictions is a plus. • Knowledge of exchange traded financial products and markets, understanding of trading strategies and market surveillance systems, and digital assets. • Proven ability to manage compliance functions. • Must be initiative-taking, flexible, innovative, and adaptive. • J.D. Company Overview • Kraken is a global cryptocurrency exchange platform that allows users to buy, sell, and trade digital assets securely. It was founded in 1911, and is headquartered in Remote First, US, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship • Kraken has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025, 13 in 2023, 12 in 2022, 7 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job Apply tot his job