BUILDING THE FUTURE OF CRYPTO
Our Krakenites are a world-class team with crypto conviction, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology.
What makes us different?
Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values. As a Krakenite, you’ll join us on our mission to accelerate the global adoption of crypto, so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. For over a decade, Kraken’s focus on our mission and crypto ethos has attracted many of the most talented crypto experts in the world.
Before you apply, please read the Kraken Culture https://www.kraken.com/culture page to learn more about our internal culture, values, and mission. We also expect candidates to familiarize themselves with the Kraken app. Learn how to create a Kraken account here https://support.kraken.com/hc/en-us/articles/226090548-How-to-create-an-account-on-Kraken.
As a fully remote company, we have Krakenites in 70+ countries who speak over 50 languages. Krakenites are industry pioneers who develop premium crypto products for experienced traders, institutions, and newcomers to the space. Kraken is committed to industry-leading security https://blog.kraken.com/crypto-education/security-at-kraken, crypto education https://blog.kraken.com/category/crypto-education, and world-class client support https://blog.kraken.com/crypto-education/support-at-kraken through our products like Kraken Pro https://pro.kraken.com/, Desktop https://www.kraken.com/desktop, Wallet https://www.kraken.com/wallet, and Kraken Futures https://www.kraken.com/features/futures.
Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto!
PROOF OF WORK
THE TEAM
The U.S. Compliance team ensures Kraken’s regulated entities operate in full adherence with federal and state requirements, including consumer protection obligations. The team is responsible for end-to-end regulatory compliance activities, such as complaint handling, license management, regulatory communications, and compliance program implementation—while proactively managing risk, supporting scalable operations, safeguarding customers, and maintaining trust with regulators.
To ensure consistent oversight, strong consumer outcomes, and effective implementation of U.S. consumer protection requirements, Kraken is seeking a Principal Compliance Associate to support the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) for U.S. operations in the implementation and delivery of Kraken’s regulatory compliance program, including consumer protection obligations. Reporting directly to the U.S. CCO and working closely with senior leadership and Kraken’s Global Compliance team, the role will provide leadership over assigned compliance program elements, ensure robust regulatory practices, maintain industry-leading compliance standards, and enable responsible innovation as the business scales.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Principal Compliance Associate will provide senior-level leadership and subject matter expertise i