Compliance Officer, Digital Assets

Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values, dedicated to accelerating the global adoption of crypto for financial freedom and inclusion. With over a decade of experience, we attract top crypto experts and operate as a fully remote company with a diverse global team. We develop premium crypto products for all types of users, offering industry-leading security, education, and client support through platforms like Kraken Pro, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures.

Introduction

Kraken is seeking a dedicated and experienced Compliance Officer to join our team in Bermuda. This role is crucial for supporting compliance operations across two Bermuda Class F digital asset businesses, which are part of a global group. If you are passionate about complex regulation, global crypto markets, and building effective compliance frameworks within a fast-moving, high-integrity environment, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day compliance activities for two related Bermuda Class F licensees.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with the Digital Asset Business Act, AML/ATF laws, and custody requirements.
• Engage directly in Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) regulatory interactions, including supervisory requests and reviews.
• Support AML/ATF activities such as customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), sanctions screening, and escalation processes.
• Contribute to compliance oversight for exchange activity, custodial wallet services, derivatives trading, and digital asset lending.
• Participate in product and token due diligence as well as material change assessments.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and operations teams to embed compliance into real-world workflows.

Requirements

• 3–6 years of experience in compliance, AML/ATF, or financial crime.
• Experience in digital assets, fintech, crypto exchanges, or regulated financial services.
• Ability to navigate global platforms while maintaining local regulatory accountability.
• Detail-oriented, practical, and confident in exercising judgment.
• Must be a resident of Bermuda and eligible to work on the island.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Bermuda-regulated entities or BMA supervision.
• Exposure to custody, exchanges, derivatives, or lending products.
• AML or compliance certifications (e.g., CAMS, ICA, ACAMS).

Benefits

• (Benefits information not provided in original posting)

About Company

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. 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, crypto education, and world-class client support through our products like Kraken Pro, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures.

How to Apply

Unless a specific application deadline is stated, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Please note, applicants are permitted to redact or remove information on their resume that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. The successful candidate for this role must demonstrate integrity, sound judgment, regulatory credibility, and professional competence, in line with BMA Fit and Proper requirements. Appointment may be subject to BMA notification or approval.