Building the Future of Open Finance

Payward - the parent company behind Kraken, NinjaTrader, Breakout, xStocks, Payward Services and CF Benchmarks - has spent the last 15 years building one of the most modern and globally accessible financial infrastructure platforms in the industry, built to advance an open, global financial system.

Before you apply, we encourage you to explore our culture page to understand what drives us and how we work.

The team

Founded in 2011, Kraken is one of the world's longest-standing crypto platforms, trusted by over 10 million individuals and institutions across the globe. It offers spot trading, margin, futures, staking, and OTC services, with products built for both individual investors and institutional clients.

The opportunity

• Conducting financial investigations and writing SARs/STRs

• Monitor and proactively adjust to volume fluctuations, and effectively handle volume surges to maintain operational efficiency and compliance

• Utilize advanced tools and spreadsheet functions for data analysis

• Focus on multiple priorities, including individual production efforts and ad hoc projects

What you bring

• 2+ years of anti-financial crime related experience with a crypto-background

• Understanding of compliance operational functions and processes

• Proven ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with financial crimes

• Familiarity with Google Suite applications, with emphasis on Google Sheets and Google Doc or similar programs

• Familiarity and comfort utilizing AI and technology for automation

• Familiarity with specific tools (Chainalysis, Elliptic, TRM) and practices used in FIU

• Good attention to detail and organizational skills

Nice to haves

• Financial crime related certifications (e.g., CAMS, ICA, CRCM, CRC)

• Database and programming skills such as SQL and Python

Unless a specific application deadline is stated in the job posting, 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.

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.

Our commitment

Payward is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate the diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions, and unique perspectives that everyone brings to the table. We hire based on merit, seeking out people with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills 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 knowledgeable about crypto.

We may ask candidates to complete job-related skills or work-style assessments as part of our hiring process. These assessments evaluate competencies relevant to the role and are applied consistently across candidates for similar positions. Results are considered alongside experience and interviews, and are not the sole basis for any employment decision.

As an equal opportunity employer, we don't tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind, whether 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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