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SeniorFull-timePythonAWSData Science
Salary Range
$99,450 - $134,550 /year
This salary is estimated based on similar roles. The actual salary may vary.
About the Role
We are looking for a Sanctions Screening Program Manager to join our team at Kraken. This role is responsible for the design, execution, and continuous enhancement of Kraken’s sanctions screening program, including name screening, transaction screening, geo-controls, evasion detection, and related technical controls across Kraken and its global subsidiaries.
Key Responsibilities
- →Own and manage Kraken’s global sanctions screening program, including name screening, transaction monitoring, geo-blocking, sanctions evasion detection, and related technical controls
- →Design and execute screening strategy to support regulatory compliance, business growth, product launches, and global expansion
- →Partner with Compliance, Risk, and Engineering to lead and execute tuning efforts for sanctions screening tooling and related controls
- →Participate in annual and ad-hoc enterprise, product, and sanctions risk assessments with a focus on screening-related risks
- →Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Legal, Client Engagement, and Finance to embed sanctions screening requirements into new and existing products
- →Lead business requirements documentation (BRDs) for sanctions screening initiatives and effectively translate compliance needs to technical teams
- →Support regulatory exams, audits, testing, and inquiries related to sanctions screening controls and systems
- →Drive process improvements, documentation quality, and program maturity across all sanctions screening verticals
Requirements
- ✓5+ years of experience in sanctions compliance, with a strong focus on screening systems and controls
- ✓Knowledge of global sanctions regimes (OFAC, EU, UK, UN, and other jurisdictions) and expert knowledge of sanctions screening technologies and controls
- ✓Proven experience owning or managing sanctions screening programs for a global organization
- ✓Demonstrated ability to author detailed business requirements and partner effectively with engineering and technology teams
- ✓Experience supporting regulatory exams, audits, and enforcement-related inquiries
- ✓Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate horizontally and vertically
- ✓High degree of integrity, discretion, and ability to handle confidential information
- ✓Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
