Principal Product Compliance Associate

Join to apply for the Principal Product Compliance Associate role at Kraken . 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. 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 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. 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. Role Overview As a Principal Product Compliance Associate , you’ll play a key role in ensuring that Kraken’s Consumer Product portfolio — including spot trading, equities/xStocks, P2P, and payments — continues to evolve within a sound and scalable compliance framework. You’ll help design the future of compliance in crypto by partnering with cross‑functional teams to embed controls that enable responsible innovation. Responsibilities Conduct compliance risk assessments for new and evolving products, identifying and mitigating regulatory and conduct risks across global markets. Collaborate closely with Product, Legal, and Engineering to design and implement controls that meet both local regulatory requirements and Kraken’s internal standards. Evaluate new market entry opportunities by analyzing licensing and compliance obligations in emerging jurisdictions, coordinating with regional compliance leads to operationalize requirements. Design and test control frameworks that align with key U.S. and global regulatory expectations. Monitor and interpret emerging regulations impacting digital assets, payments, and trading to ensure proactive readiness and continuous improvement of compliance programs. Partner with internal audit and regulatory engagement teams to ensure evidence‑based adherence to compliance requirements and best practices. Qualifications 7+ years of experience in product or regulatory compliance within financial services, fintech, or digital assets, with exposure to AML/CTF, sanctions, KYC/CDD, and consumer protection. In‑depth understanding of multiple regulatory regimes (CFTC, SEC, NFA, FinCEN, OFAC, FCA, ESMA/MiFID II, MAS, etc.) and their implications for crypto and fintech product design. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to translate regulatory expectations into actionable product requirements and controls. Demonstrated ability to manage multi‑jurisdictional, cross‑functional projects under tight timelines with accountability and precision. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, able to influence and advise senior leaders across Legal, Product, and Engineering. Strategic thinker who can balance regulatory integrity, customer experience, and business growth. Additional Information This job is accepting ongoing applications and there is no application deadline. 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. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Kraken is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate all Krakenites for their diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions and unique perspectives. We hire strictly based on merit, meaning we seek out the candidates with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills considered the most suitable for the job. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don’t fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you’re passionate or knowledgable about crypto As an equal opportunity employer, we don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Whether that’s based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws. Candidate Privacy Notice. Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Finance and Sales #J-18808-Ljbffr