Deputy Sanctions Officer – Director

Job Description: • Maintain and enhance Kraken’s enterprise‑wide Global Sanctions Compliance Program in line with applicable laws, regulations, regulatory guidance and Kraken policies • Participate in annual and ad‑hoc enterprise, product and sanctions risk assessments; identify emerging risks and control gaps, develop remediation plans and track to closure • Uplift and maintain documentation on Kraken’s technical controls, develop Governance testing routines, and coordinate cross functionally to automate those routines • Develop and deliver periodic reports for leadership, highlighting key risk indicators (KRIs), key performance indicators (KPIs), and program health metrics • Oversee the coordination of materials and responses for internal audits, external audits, testing and exams relative to Kraken’s Controls; represent Kraken as a subject‑matter expert • Partner with Product, Engineering, Legal, Client Engagement and Finance to embed risk‑based thinking and efficient controls into new and existing products • Drive workflow automation, data‑driven decision‑making and process efficiencies across all Sanctions verticals • Respond to third party and internal requests relating to controls • Preparation of VSDs and Subpoena responses as needed • Support review of new products from Sanctions perspective • Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to: assisting Chief Sanctions Officer as needed, coordinating/leading projects, completing ad-hoc assignments, assisting investigators as needed, preparing presentations and documentation as needed • Working closely with the Chief Sanctions Officer Requirements: • 10+ years of experience within a Sanctions role • 2+ years of experience in a supervisory/managerial/audit role • Bachelor’s degree • CGSS Certification or equivalent (or equivalent experience) • Deep experience with OFAC, international sanction regimes, sanctions reporting requirements, watchlist screening requirements, and technologies & systems • Executive level communication and organizational skills • Experience managing regulatory exams and audits • Experience preparing regulatory strategy and responses • Proven track record and experience working with technical sanctions topics, solutions, vendors • Deep familiarity with sanctions regulatory requirements in the United Kingdom, Europe and US, and other jurisdictions • Demonstrated ability to author detailed business requirements and effectively communicate with engineering or technology teams • Prior success in project management and driving cross functional teams to execute and deliver on strategically important initiatives • Quantitative analysis and decision making Benefits: • Health insurance • 401(k) matching • Flexible work hours • Paid time off • Bonuses Apply tot his job