Compliance Monitoring Officer - EMI - UK

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Head of Compliance and Risk and operational leadership team to help develop and implement Kraken’s compliance policies in the UK.
• Assist and deliver regulatory and controls mapping where applicable.
• Support the preparation and execution of the Compliance Monitoring Plan.
• Enhance the Compliance Monitoring Plan where needed and assist with the on-going implementation including escalation of the findings and work on the remedial plans.
• Support the development of required compliance policies, processes and procedures to fulfil regulatory obligations.
• Act as an internal subject matter expert and provide support for regulatory compliance issues across a range of internal functions and stakeholder groups.
• Support the review, analysis, and documentation for regulator responses to ongoing licensing activity and translate to actionable recommendations and next steps for the entity.
• Manage various inboxes and provide timely responses to all stakeholders.
• Support the implementation of the Vulnerable Customers framework and Consumer Duty-related projects.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in a compliance role at a financial institution or equivalent (EMI preferred).
• Knowledge of the UK regulatory environment and specifically in EMRs, PSRs and MLRs.
• Understanding of the Guidance for firms on the fair treatment of Vulnerable Customers and Consumer Duty.
• Familiar with the process of on-site and thematic inspections conducted by regulatory authorities.
• Experience in the crypto asset space is preferredFamiliarity with anti-money laundering and know-your-customer best practices.
• Impeccable communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills.
• Ability to take ownership of work product and consistently deliver results.
• Adaptability to global business needs.
• Ability to work in a rapidly changing regulatory environment.