[Remote] AI Agents Solutions Architect - Finance

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Kraken is a mission-focused company dedicated to accelerating global adoption of crypto and blockchain technology. They are seeking an AI Agents Solutions Architect - Finance to design and build an AI-native finance operating system, addressing operational complexities and automating finance processes across the organization.ResponsibilitiesEvaluate how financial work currently flows across the organization, including close, reconciliations, treasury, reporting, controls validation, and audit preparationIdentify capability gaps, manual bottlenecks, and integration failure points across systems including NetSuite, BlackLine, Kyriba, Fireblocks, and LukkaBenchmark current operations against best-in-class practices and emerging AI capabilities to build the Finance automation roadmap, prioritized by operational leverage and regulatory riskWork directly with accounting, FP&A, treasury, and finance operations teams to translate process pain points into buildable automation requirementsDesign the long-term architecture for an AI-native finance operating system. Define how agentic systems interact with financial infrastructure, data pipelines, and control and reporting frameworksEvaluate Kraken's existing finance systems stack from first principles, including platforms and the interfaces and data flows between them. Identify opportunities to simplify the stack, reduce manual intervention, and define a scalable target architectureBuild an agentic finance layer that runs alongside the existing stack today, automating workflows while defining the migration path toward a more scalable, AI-native architecture over timeDeploy production-grade agentic workflows that automate finance operations: reconciliations, close processes, audit and reporting preparation, treasury monitoring, financial analytics, and controls validationBuild using modern AI tooling including Claude and Anthropic APIs, Python-based orchestration, n8n or equivalent workflow engines, and MCP or similar agent coordination layersIntegrate internal and external systems by connecting APIs, data sources, and tools into unified automated workflows that deliver real operational leverageMaintain human oversight where appropriate. Design for auditability and control integrity, not just efficiencyEstablish guardrails that allow automation and agent behavior to operate safely in a SOX-regulated financial environment. Define which controls are maintained, which are redesigned, and how workflow scope preserves control integrityBuild frameworks covering data classification, auditability, human-in-the-loop checkpoints, failure detection, rollback mechanisms, regulatory compliance, and audit-ready design documentationClassify all automation builds by risk tier before work begins. No build goes to production without a named Process Owner, documented data flows, access controls, and audit logging confirmedServe as the Finance domain representative in Kraken's Automate Everything Center of Excellence, contributing to governance standards and cross-functional build alignmentCreate reusable frameworks, workflow templates, and documentation so that future Finance team members can safely build on top of the platform without relying on a single specialistTrain finance professionals on AI-assisted tools and workflows deployed in production. Drive adoption and operational independence, not just deliveryBuild metrics, dashboards, and performance frameworks to measure efficiency gains, cost reduction, risk outcomes, and ROI from automation and AI initiativesProvide leadership reporting on operational improvements, risk posture, and the finance platform roadmapSkillsProven track record designing, deploying, and scaling agentic AI systems in production environments used by others, not just experimentation or internal demosDeep understanding of LLM orchestration, multi-agent system design, and the failure modes of autonomous AI workflows in high-stakes operational environmentsStrong systems architecture capability: able to move from discovery to design to build to deployment to optimization without relying on external consultantsHands-on proficiency with modern AI automation tooling: Claude/Anthropic APIs, Python-based orchestration, n8n or equivalent workflow engines, MCP or similar agent coordination layersStrong domain knowledge of finance operations including close processes, reconciliations, treasury, financial reporting, and controls in a regulated environmentExperience deploying automation in a SOX-regulated or equivalent compliance environment, with demonstrated understanding of which controls must be preserved and how to design automation that maintains audit integrityAbility to translate finance and business requirements into technical roadmaps and scalable operational solutionsStrong communicator who can bridge finance, technical, and business teams while influencing senior stakeholders and driving cross-functional alignmentComfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with a high level of ownership and bias toward executionExperience with Finance systems stack or equivalent enterprise platforms: NetSuite, BlackLine, Kyriba, Fireblocks, or LukkaBackground as a Head of Product or Head of Engineering at an AI-native company, AI systems architect, or founder or early engineer at an agentic infrastructure companyFamiliarity with crypto-native financial infrastructure including digital asset custody, on-chain reconciliation, and blockchain-based accounting workflowsExperience in high-velocity or resource-constrained environments: startup, PE-backed company, or an understaffed finance team where you had to build the system yourselfFamiliarity with data privacy, information governance, or compliance systems in a financial services contextExperience managing vendor relationships and procurement for finance technology platformsCompany OverviewKraken 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 https://www.kraken.com/.Company H1B SponsorshipKraken has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.