Principal FIU Associate, Blockchain Analysis

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 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, Kraken NFT, and Kraken Futures.

Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto!

The team

Join our Financial Investigation Unit (FIU) and start shaping the future of financial compliance in the crypto industry! The FIU plays a vital role in ensuring that Kraken meets its regulatory requirements by utilizing cutting edge tools and techniques. to detect, prevent and report suspicious financial activity. We protect Kraken and the crypto industry from bad actors to drive mainstream adoption of cryptocurrency and the technology.

This role is an excellent opportunity for individuals who excel in dynamic environments, possess a strong background in financial investigations and are skilled in managing critical compliance initiatives. If you are ready to take on this challenging and impactful role, we look forward to your application.

The opportunity

• Crypto investigations SME for the FIU leading the most complex investigations involving on-chain finance crime

• Analyze blockchain data to uncover patterns, trends, and potential risks, providing clear insights for decision-making

• Develop, refine, and deploy scripts to handle, manipulate, and manage large datasets, ensuring efficient and accurate processing

• Analyze large datasets derived from multiple sources to identify trends, draw conclusions and make mitigating recommendations

• Lead and participate in FIU and Compliance wide projects as SME for Financial Crime Investigation

• Perform cross-department collaboration and act as point of contact for Compliance’s complex projects

• Introduce new options, systems, automations, and efficiency gains that will benefit the department as a whole

• Act as an SME and point of contact to outside stakeholders, and facilitate a cohesive and engaged team environment

• Proactive identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks associated with financial crimes

• Utilize advanced tools for data analysis including data visualization to track metrics and generate reports for FIU decision-making processes
  

Skills you should HODL 

• Expert knowledge of cryptocurrency investigative techniques with top-level accreditation from a major blockchain analytics firm (such as Chainalysis, TRM Labs, or Elliptic)

• 3+ years of experience in blockchain analytics with a focus on financial crime

• Strong data analysis skills

• Ability to mentor colleagues and lead projects including leading training and case studies

• Advance ability to perform research and write position papers on crypto compliance topics

• Ability to test and validate 3rd party vendor tools

• Highly organized, operationally astute and data-oriented

• Motivated by the challenges and needs of growing business, especially those of a scaling start-up build the crypto industry

• Passion or growing intrigue for cryptocurrency adoption and extensive personal experience with crypto
  
  

Nice to have's

• Proficiency in scripting such as Python or SQL is a plus
  

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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. 

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