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<h3>Building the Future of Crypto </h3>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 <a href="https://www.kraken.com/culture" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" target="_blank">Kraken Culture</a> 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 <a href="https://support.kraken.com/hc/en-us/articles/226090548-How-to-create-an-account-on-Kraken" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" target="_blank">here</a>.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 <a href="https://blog.kraken.com/crypto-education/security-at-kraken" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" target="_blank">industry-leading security</a>, <a href="https://blog.kraken.com/category/crypto-education" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" target="_blank">crypto education</a>, and <a href="https://blog.kraken.com/crypto-education/support-at-kraken" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" target="_blank">world-class client support</a> through our products like <a href="https://pro.kraken.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" target="_blank">Kraken Pro</a>, <a href="https://www.kraken.com/desktop" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" target="_blank">Desktop</a>, <a href="https://www.kraken.com/wallet" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" target="_blank">Wallet</a>, and <a href="https://www.kraken.com/features/futures" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" target="_blank">Kraken Futures</a>.Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto!<h3>Proof of work</h3><h3>The team</h3>Payward's Global Compliance team is the regulatory backbone of one of the world's most trusted and longest-standing crypto exchanges — spanning AML/KYC, sanctions, financial crime, regulatory affairs, and compliance operations across dozens of licensed entities and multiple geos.<h3>The opportunity</h3>You will serve as the primary architect and builder of AI-powered solutions within the Kraken Compliance team. This is a full-stack ownership role spanning opportunity identification, solution design, deployment, governance, and capability transfer. This global role will require you to work strategically to “automate everything” while building Compliance’s data driven machine across multiple jurisdictions and products (e.g. crypto, payments, futures, equities, custody, margin). Responsibilities span the following areas:Design and deploy AI-powered Compliance solutions<ul><li>Architect and build agentic workflows using n8n, Claude API, Python, and MCP that take real actions in Compliance processes with appropriate human oversight and approval gates.</li><li>Design and deliver solutions across priority Compliance use cases: alert pre-screening, case narrative generation, regulatory change summarization, EDD report drafting, and audit-ready documentation.</li><li>Build scalable, automated analytics solutions that deliver high-quality, repeatable risk insights for Compliance leadership and regulators.</li><li>Apply AI-enabled techniques for text analysis, transaction pattern recognition, and workflow automation to surface actionable signals from high-volume data.</li><li>Build error handling, audit trails, regulatory-calendar awareness, and human-in-the-loop checkpoints into every production system before deployment.</li><li>Ensure all automations comply with data classification requirements for customer PII, regulated financial data, and cross-jurisdictional privacy obligations including GDPR and applicable AML data retention rules.</li></ul>Own governance and risk for Compliance AI systems<ul><li>Classify all automation builds by risk tier before work begins. No build goes to production without a named Process Owner, documented data flows, access controls confirmed, and regulatory impact assessed.</li><li>Maintain audit logging and documentation for all systems touching regulated data, SAR workflows, or sanctions-adjacent processes.</li><li>Halt or redesign builds that introduce unacceptable regulatory, legal, or data privacy risk. Own that decision and secure organizational acceptance before proceeding.</li><li>Serve as the Compliance domain representative in contributing to governance standards, model risk management, and cross-functional build alignment across the Automate Everything initiative.</li></ul>Multiply the Compliance team's capability<ul><li>Produce documentation, workflow templates, and runbooks that Compliance professionals can use and maintain without technical support.</li><li>Train Compliance team members on AI-assisted tools and workflows deployed in production. Drive adoption, not just delivery.</li><li>Track and report on automation impact: alert review time reduced, case throughput increased, regulatory report cycle time shortened, and analyst capacity unlocked for higher-risk work.</li><li>Act as a force multiplier for the Compliance team, enabling investigators and analysts to focus on high-judgment, high-risk decisions through process, technology, and AI enablement.</li></ul><h3>Skills you should HODL</h3><ul><li>8+ years of experience in Compliance operations, financial crime, regulatory technology, or a combined compliance and technical role with demonstrated senior-level execution.</li><li>Strong fluency with AI and workflow automation tools, with demonstrated experience designing, deploying, and driving adoption of AI solutions within Compliance or RegTech workflows.</li><li>Demonstrated hands-on experience designing and deploying AI-powered or automated workflows in a production environment used by others, not just experimentation.</li><li>Deep working knowledge of anti-financial crime (e.g. AML/CFT, sanctions, transaction monitoring systems), capital markets compliance (e.g. sales and trading, market conduct, transaction surveillance, conflicts management) and data privacy frameworks.</li><li>Systems thinker with a strong implementation mindset -- able to move from discovery to design to build to deployment to optimization without relying on external consultants.</li><li>Proficiency with AI tooling stack: n8n, Python, Claude API/Anthropic SDK, or equivalent. Experience connecting Compliance systems via API is required.</li><li>Strong analytical problem-solving skills with the ability to structure ambiguous compliance questions into clear, actionable, automated analysis.</li><li>Solid understanding of data classification, customer PII handling, and cross-jurisdictional compliance obligations including GDPR, BSA, FATF standards, and applicable AML data retention requirements.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills. Able to translate technical automation solutions and complex analytical results for Compliance professionals, senior leadership, and regulators who are not technical.</li></ul><h3>Nice to haves</h3><ul><li>Experience with case management platforms (Actimize, NICE Actimize, Quantexa, or equivalent) and their API or integration architecture.</li><li>Experience using AI for document analysis, transaction narrative generation, or regulatory report drafting in a financial crime or compliance context.</li><li>Familiarity with regulatory examination readiness: documentation standards, model risk governance, and audit trail requirements for AI-assisted compliance decisions.</li><li>Experience with spreadsheet automation (Google Apps Script or equivalent) and advanced proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets for compliance analytics.</li><li>Python programming skills for transaction data analysis, risk scoring models, or compliance pipeline automation.</li><li>Background in compliance technology platform administration: AML systems, KYC platforms, case management, markets business conduct or sanctions screening tools.</li><li>Prior experience standing up or operating a RegTech, compliance automation, or financial crime analytics function.</li><li>Experience in crypto, fintech, payments, capital markets or a regulated financial institution operating across multiple jurisdictions with exposure to FinCEN, SEC, FCA, MAS, or equivalent regulatory bodies.</li></ul>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.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!We may ask candidates to complete job-related skills or work-style assessments as part of our hiring process. These assessments are designed to evaluate competencies relevant to the role and are applied consistently across candidates for similar positions. Assessment results are considered alongside other relevant information, such as 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 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. Stay in the know<a href="https://twitter.com/krakenfx" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><a href="https://blog.kraken.com/#:~:text=Enter%20your%20email%20address" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" target="_blank">Learn on the Kraken Blog</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/kraken-exchange/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" target="_blank">Connect on LinkedIn</a><a href="https://www.kraken.com/legal/candidate-privacy-notice" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" target="_blank">Candidate Privacy Notice</a>

AI Agents Solutions Architect - Compliance

<h3>Building the Future of Open Finance</h3>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 <a href="https://www.kraken.com/culture" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" target="_blank">culture page</a> to understand what drives us and how we work.<h3>The team</h3>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.Payward Europe Solutions Ltd (PESL), Payward Inc.’s EU based virtual asset service provider offering brokerage, transfer and custody services for EEA clients, is hiring a Head of Compliance. This person is the designated Pre-Approval Controlled Function (PCF-12) under the Central Bank of Ireland’s Fitness & Probity regime.We are looking for a builder who continuously improves compliance programs to stay ahead of market growth and upcoming regulation. If you want to build the compliance infrastructure that defines what responsible crypto and regulated financial services look like in the EU, using the best technology available, at one of the most recognized names in the industry, during the most consequential regulatory moment in fintech history, this is the opportunity.This role leads the firm's regulatory compliance framework, ensuring that the business maintains effective systems, controls, governance, and reporting to comply with all applicable Irish and EU regulatory obligations. You will support PESL’s Virtual Asset Services Provider license working closely with colleagues across our EEA and global businesses.You will hold a senior control function with direct access to senior management and the board, and authority to escalate material issues independently. You will have significant influence in shaping compliance infrastructure for one of the EU’s largest crypto brokerages, part of the Payward group of companies rapidly expanding its products and services. You will be a commercially savvy leader who proactively helps the business to grow.The ideal candidate should be “systems thinker” who deploys technology solutions including AI with the goal of automating everything possible consistent with regulatory requirements to scale the program as a risk based, operationally effective, data driven machine. This is the opportunity to build a compliance function that looks nothing like what you've been running - one where the answer to volume growth is never "hire more analysts." Our flat structure promotes autonomy, interacting with senior staff, and speed. We promote internal mobility to enhance career development.Appointment is subject to approval by the CBI and PESL’s Board of Directors. The person will report to the Chief Compliance Officer and PESL’s CEO with accountability to the PESL Board, and manage a small team as our flat structure promotes autonomy, proximity to senior staff, and speed.<h3>The opportunity</h3><ul><li>Responsibility for PESL’s ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements including the VASP license</li><li>Develop and maintain CBI relationships built on trust</li><li>Oversee the implementation of new regulatory requirements as they arise including AMLR (Regulation (EU) 2024/1624), and manage horizon scanning</li><li>Work closely with the CCO, the PESL CEO and colleagues on initiatives to ensure close alignment on products, services and risk management</li><li>Partner with the business to bring to market products and services quickly</li><li>Implement operational efficiencies deploying an automate everything mindset</li><li>Provide compliance advisory support and guidance to the PESL Board on new and existing regulations, operational performance, and compliance with policies and procedures</li><li>Oversee the Compliance Monitoring Programme</li><li>Develop, implement and operationalise policies and procedures to comply with MiCA, AML and other relevant regulations</li><li>Prepare license application documents to extend products and services</li><li>Act as a trusted partner to Product, Design, Engineering and other teams to assist them to structure and launch products and services that advance Payward’s business in compliance with regulatory requirements</li><li>Review product risk assessments, marketing materials, complaints and other matters for regulatory compliance</li><li>Develop and deliver compliance training programs specific to Irish/EU and future regulatory requirements, ensuring employees are knowledgeable and aware of their obligations, while also monitoring their compliance</li><li>Foster a culture of compliance awareness and accountability through regular communication and training initiatives</li></ul><h3>What you bring</h3><ul><li>Significant senior Compliance experience in a previous managerial position at a regulated crypto exchange or payments firm, MiFiD investment firm, MTF or bank</li><li>Demonstrated success in leveraging technology including automation to scale regulatory compliance</li><li>Experience implementing markets and traditional finance rules in the EU</li><li>Experience managing relationships with regulators</li><li>Executive presence including the ability to exercise significant influence on PESL’s conduct, and confidence presenting to execs and BODs</li><li>Experience in relation to VASP registrations</li><li>Experience managing complex, global compliance projects</li><li>Demonstrated ability to effectively analyze risk and apply sound judgment in a timely manner</li><li>Practical knowledge of compliance risk management techniques</li><li>Proactive, strategic, comfortable with navigating ambiguity</li><li>Executive presence and compliance team leadership</li><li>Strategic financial crimes and markets compliance experience</li><li>Execution, bias for action mindset</li></ul><h3>Nice to haves</h3><ul><li>Experience and/or passion for crypto</li><li>Previous experience with MiFID II/Market Abuse Directive</li></ul>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.<h3>Our commitment</h3>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.Stay connected<a href="https://twitter.com/krakenfx" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><a href="https://blog.kraken.com/#:~:text=Enter%20your%20email%20address" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" target="_blank">Learn on the Kraken Blog</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/kraken-exchange/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" target="_blank">Connect on LinkedIn</a><a href="https://www.kraken.com/legal/candidate-privacy-notice" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" target="_blank">Candidate Privacy Notice</a>

Head of Compliance (PCF-12), Payward Europe Solutions Ltd

<h3>Building the Future of Open Finance</h3>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 <a href="https://www.kraken.com/culture" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" target="_blank">culture page</a> to understand what drives us and how we work.<h3>The team</h3>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.You will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations, ensuring operational efficiency, and managing the strategic implementation of Kraken’s European E-money Institution (“EMI’) goals. This role plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the E-money and Payment Services Regulations, and works closely with other senior executives to achieve Kraken EMI’s objectives.The ideal candidate should have experience working in an EMI or Payments Services Regulations (“PSRs” business, with a deep understanding of global business operating models and crypto exchanges.This role is based in Ireland and is subject to approval by the Central Bank of Ireland as PCF-42 (COO).<h3>The opportunity</h3><ul><li>Operational Management:<ul><li>Oversee the daily operations of the EMI, ensuring all processes run smoothly and efficiently</li><li>Develop and implement operational strategies to support Kraken’s EMI growth and scalability</li><li>Identify areas for process improvement and implement changes to increase efficiency and effectiveness</li><li>Oversee all outsourcing to Kraken group service providers</li></ul></li><li>Regulatory Compliance:<ul><li>Ensure that Kraken EMI operations comply with all EMI/PSR requirements and other relevant regulatory frameworks</li><li>Establish and maintain robust internal controls to ensure regulatory compliance and operational integrity</li><li>Collaborate with the regional compliance officer to prepare for regulatory audits, and to ensure accurate reporting</li></ul></li><li>Risk Management:<ul><li>Identify, assess, and manage operational risks</li><li>Develop and implement strategies to mitigate operational risks, ensuring business continuity</li><li>Oversee crisis and incident management plans and procedures, ensuring that Kraken EMI is prepared for potential disruptions</li></ul></li><li>Outsourcing Oversight<ul><li>Act as PIL's nominated senior executive accountable for outsourcing, in line with the CBI Cross-Industry Guidance on Outsourcing, including oversight of Payward Inc. (PINC) as PIL's material outsourced service provider;</li><li>Oversee ongoing monitoring and performance management of outsourced service providers, including PINC, against agreed service levels and risk indicators;</li><li>Ensure outsourcing arrangements comply with applicable CBI outsourcing requirements and, where relevant, DORA ICT third-party risk management requirements;</li><li>Act as the primary point of contact for outsourcing-related regulatory queries, including notifying the CBI of new or materially changed outsourcing arrangements as required;</li><li>Report on outsourcing risk, concentration, and performance to the CEO, Board, and relevant risk/outsourcing committees.</li></ul></li><li>Fraud Oversight<ul><li>Have overall responsibility for the Fraud function running through PIL, including fraud prevention, detection, and case management outcomes;</li><li>Oversee the outsourced Fraud Operations service provided by Payward Inc. (PINC) as PIL's material outsourced service provider, monitoring performance against agreed SLAs/KPIs;</li><li>Ensure Fraud risk appetite, controls, and management information align with PIL's Risk Appetite Statement (RAS) and applicable CBI outsourcing/operational resilience requirements;</li><li>Escalate material fraud incidents, thematic trends, and control gaps to the CEO, Board, and relevant risk committees on a timely basis.</li></ul></li><li>Technology & Security:<ul><li>Oversee Kraken EMI’s technology infrastructure to ensure it meets operational needs and regulatory requirements</li><li>Work with technology leadership to ensure the security of Kraken EMIS’s data and systems</li><li>Promote technological innovation to enhance Kraken EMI’s operations and user experience</li></ul></li><li>Customer Experience:<ul><li>Ensure that Kraken EMI provides excellent, secure customer service and support</li><li>Implement mechanisms to gather and act on customer feedback to improve service delivery</li><li>Oversee processes for resolving customer complaints and disputes effectively</li><li>Ensure that the EMI has operational processes in place that ensure compliance with Consumer Protection Code 2025</li></ul></li><li>Strategic Planning:<ul><li>Support the General Manager, E-money and Payments Operations in developing and implementing the EMI’s strategic initiatives</li><li>Set operational goals that align with EMI and Kraken overall strategy</li><li>Monitor progress towards achieving strategic goals and make adjustments as needed</li></ul></li><li>Stakeholder Engagement:<ul><li>Collaborate with other senior executives to ensure cohesive and aligned operations;</li><li>Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.</li></ul></li><li>Executive Director Responsibilities (PCF-1) The Executive Director position is the business representative on the board of directors. This individual is part of the executive management team. The role of the Executive Director is to:<ul><li>Propose strategies to the board;</li><li>Execute the agreed strategies to the highest possible standards;</li><li>Have knowledge and understanding of the material activities of the business;</li><li>Have knowledge and understanding of the risks of the business;</li><li>Have relevant skills, experience, and knowledge such as accounting, auditing, and risk management.</li></ul></li></ul><h3>What you bring</h3><ul><li>Eligible to work in Ireland, or be willing to relocate to Ireland</li><li>Extensive experience (15+ years) in operational leadership roles, preferably in the financial services or crypto-asset industry</li><li>Strong understanding EMI, PSRs and wider European Regulatory Frameworks</li><li>Strong leadership, strategic thinking, financial acumen, and excellent communication skills</li><li>Leadership & Management Skills:<ul><li>Commitment to high ethical standards and transparency</li><li>Ability to analyze complex operational issues and develop effective solutions</li><li>Flexibility to adapt to a rapidly changing regulatory and market environment</li><li>Dedication to providing a superior customer experience</li></ul></li><li>Qualifications & Certifications:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Operations Management, or a related field; advanced degree preferred</li><li>Relevant professional certifications in finance, compliance, or operations management are desirable</li></ul></li></ul>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.<h3>Our commitment</h3>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.Stay connected<a href="https://twitter.com/krakenfx" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a><a href="https://blog.kraken.com/#:~:text=Enter%20your%20email%20address" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" target="_blank">Learn on the Kraken Blog</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/kraken-exchange/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" target="_blank">Connect on LinkedIn</a><a href="https://www.kraken.com/legal/candidate-privacy-notice" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" target="_blank">Candidate Privacy Notice</a>

Head of Operations (PCF-42), Payward Ireland Ltd

<h3>Building the Future of Open Finance</h3>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 <a href="https://www.kraken.com/culture" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" target="_blank">culture page</a> to understand what drives us and how we work.<h3>The team</h3>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.Payward has a world-class team with crypto conviction that provides multiple financial services to our clients worldwide, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology.Payward Europe Solutions Ltd (PESL), Payward Inc.’s EU based virtual asset service provider offering brokerage, transfer and custody services for EEA clients, is hiring a Head of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing Compliance. This person is the designated Pre-Approval Controlled Function (PCF-52) under the Central Bank of Ireland’s Fitness & Probity regime.We are looking for a builder who continuously improves compliance programs to stay ahead of market growth and upcoming regulation. If you want to build the compliance infrastructure that defines what responsible crypto and regulated financial services look like in the EU, using the best technology available, at one of the most recognized names in the industry, during the most consequential regulatory moment in fintech history, this is the opportunity.This role leads PESL's AML/CFT compliance framework, ensuring that the business maintains effective systems, controls, governance, and reporting to comply with all applicable Irish and EU anti-money laundering, counter terrorist financing, sanctions, and related financial crime obligations. You will act as the Money Laundering Reporting Officer and support PESL’s Virtual Asset Services Provider license working closely with colleagues across our EEA and global businesses.You will hold a senior control function with direct access to senior management and the Board, and authority to escalate material issues independently. You will have significant influence in shaping compliance infrastructure for one of the EU’s largest crypto brokerages, part of the Payward group of companies rapidly expanding its products and services. You will be a commercially savvy leader who proactively helps the business to grow.The ideal candidate should be “systems thinker” who deploys technology solutions including AI with the goal of automating everything possible consistent with regulatory requirements to scale the program as a risk based, operationally effective, data driven machine. This is the opportunity to build a compliance function that looks nothing like what you've been running - one where the answer to volume growth is never "hire more analysts." Our flat structure promotes autonomy, proximity to senior staff, and speed. We promote internal mobility to enhance career development.Appointment is subject to approval by the CBI and PESL’s Board of Directors. The person will report to the Head of Compliance, PESL and PESL’s CEO with accountability to the PESL Board.<h3>The opportunity</h3><ul><li>Lead and maintain the firm’s AML/CFT compliance framework in line with applicable legal, regulatory, and internal policy requirements</li><li>Act as the senior accountable officer for AML/CFT compliance governance, oversight, and escalation</li><li>Develop, implement, and periodically review AML/CFT policies, standards, procedures, and controls</li><li>Oversee the firm’s enterprise-wide AML/CFT risk assessment and ensure that risks are identified, assessed, mitigated, and reported appropriately</li><li>Design, implement and oversee policies, procedures and controls for AMLR (Regulation (EU) 2024/1624) compliance</li><li>Partner with the business to bring to market products and services quickly</li><li>Implement operational efficiencies deploying an automate everything mindset</li><li>Ensure robust controls are in place for customer due diligence, enhanced due diligence, ongoing monitoring, screening, transaction monitoring, and suspicious activity escalation.</li><li>Oversee the firm’s suspicious transaction/reporting processes, including internal escalation, external reporting, and maintenance of appropriate records</li><li>Provide oversight of sanctions compliance controls, including screening governance, escalation processes, and regulatory developments, where applicable</li><li>Advise senior management and the board on AML/CFT matters, emerging risks, regulatory expectations, and control enhancements</li><li>Prepare and deliver regular AML/CFT management information, reporting, and risk updates to relevant governance forums, senior management, and the board</li><li>Act as the principal point of contact for the Central Bank of Ireland and other relevant authorities on AML/CFT matters</li><li>Ensure regulatory findings, audit issues, compliance reviews, and internal control gaps are remediated in a timely and effective manner</li><li>Oversee AML/CFT training and awareness programs to ensure staff understand their obligations and relevant risk indicators</li><li>Work closely with Compliance, Legal, Risk, Operations, Product, Customer Engagement, and technology teams to embed AML/CFT requirements into business processes, systems, and change initiatives</li><li>Support new product, jurisdiction, customer segment, and outsourcing assessments to ensure AML/CFT risks are appropriately considered before launch or implementation.</li><li>Maintain appropriate oversight of third parties and outsourced service providers performing AML/CFT-related activities on behalf of the firm</li><li>Promote a strong culture of financial crime compliance, accountability, and ethical conduct across the organization</li></ul><h3>What you bring</h3><ul><li>Experience in crypto, fintech, or another regulated, fast-paced industry with a high volume of transactions</li><li>Significant experience in AML/CFT, financial crime compliance, or regulatory compliance within a regulated financial services firm</li><li>Previous experience as a PCF-52 with a VASP or financial services firm</li><li>Strong knowledge of Irish and EU AML/CFT legislation, regulatory expectations, and applicable guidance</li><li>Experience designing, implementing, and overseeing AML/CFT compliance frameworks in complex or high-growth environments using technology</li><li>Demonstrated experience engaging with regulators, senior management, boards, audit, and second- and third-line oversight functions</li><li>Strong understanding of AML/CFT risk assessment, CDD/EDD, transaction monitoring, screening, suspicious activity reporting, and governance</li><li>Experience managing compliance issues in relation to new products, technology, outsourcing, and cross-border operations</li><li>Strong judgment, independence, and ability to challenge effectively at senior levels</li><li>Must satisfy Fitness & Probity standards, including competence, capability, honesty, integrity, and financial soundness</li><li>Risk-based decision-making</li><li>Cross-functional collaboration</li></ul><h3>Nice to haves</h3><ul><li>Previous experience with MiFID II/Market Abuse Directive</li></ul>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.<h3>Our commitment</h3>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. 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Head of AML & CTF (PCF-52), Payward Europe Solutions Ltd

<h3>Building the Future of Crypto </h3>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 <a href="https://www.kraken.com/culture" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" target="_blank">Kraken Culture</a> 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 <a href="https://support.kraken.com/hc/en-us/articles/226090548-How-to-create-an-account-on-Kraken" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" target="_blank">here</a>.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 <a href="https://blog.kraken.com/crypto-education/security-at-kraken" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" target="_blank">industry-leading security</a>, <a href="https://blog.kraken.com/category/crypto-education" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" target="_blank">crypto education</a>, and <a href="https://blog.kraken.com/crypto-education/support-at-kraken" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" target="_blank">world-class client support</a> through our products like <a href="https://pro.kraken.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" target="_blank">Kraken Pro</a>, <a href="https://www.kraken.com/desktop" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" target="_blank">Desktop</a>, <a href="https://www.kraken.com/wallet" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" target="_blank">Wallet</a>, and <a href="https://www.kraken.com/features/futures" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc" target="_blank">Kraken Futures</a>.Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto!<h3>Proof of work</h3><h3>The Team</h3>Kraken's Global Finance team is the operational backbone of one of the world's most trusted and longest-standing crypto exchanges. The team spans accounting, FP&A, treasury, tax, and finance operations across multiple regulated entities and 70+ countries, managing the financial infrastructure that underpins everything from daily close to regulatory reporting to crypto-native asset reconciliation.As financial complexity grows with Kraken's global footprint, this role architectures and provides hands-on building to scale growth. Finance operations at a globally regulated crypto exchange managing close cycles, reconciliations, reporting, treasury monitoring, and controls validation all generate substantial manual effort tied to critical financial and regulatory obligations. Errors carry audit, SOX, security ,and regulatory consequences.<h3>The Opportunity</h3>You will serve as the primary architect and builder of the AI-native finance operating system at Kraken. This role spans two simultaneous horizons: deploying production automation now and redesigning the finance architecture for the long term. Responsibilities span five core areas:<h3>Assess and map Finance operations</h3><ul><li>Evaluate how financial work currently flows across the organization, including close, reconciliations, treasury, reporting, controls validation, and audit preparation.</li><li>Identify capability gaps, manual bottlenecks, and integration failure points across systems including NetSuite, BlackLine, Kyriba, Fireblocks, and Lukka.</li><li>Benchmark current operations against best-in-class practices and emerging AI capabilities to build the Finance automation roadmap, prioritized by operational leverage and regulatory risk.</li><li>Work directly with accounting, FP&A, treasury, and finance operations teams to translate process pain points into buildable automation requirements.</li></ul><h3>Architect the agentic finance platform</h3><ul><li>Design the long-term architecture for an AI-native finance operating system. Define how agentic systems interact with financial infrastructure, data pipelines, and control and reporting frameworks.</li><li>Evaluate Kraken's existing finance systems stack from first principles, including platforms and the interfaces and data flows between them. Identify opportunities to simplify the stack, reduce manual intervention, and define a scalable target architecture.</li><li>Build an agentic finance layer that runs alongside the existing stack today, automating workflows while defining the migration path toward a more scalable, AI-native architecture over time.</li></ul><h3>Build and deploy production finance automation</h3><ul><li>Deploy production-grade agentic workflows that automate finance operations: reconciliations, close processes, audit and reporting preparation, treasury monitoring, financial analytics, and controls validation.</li><li>Build using modern AI tooling including Claude and Anthropic APIs, Python-based orchestration, n8n or equivalent workflow engines, and MCP or similar agent coordination layers.</li><li>Integrate internal and external systems by connecting APIs, data sources, and tools into unified automated workflows that deliver real operational leverage.</li><li>Maintain human oversight where appropriate. Design for auditability and control integrity, not just efficiency.</li></ul><h3>Own AI governance for Finance</h3><ul><li>Establish guardrails that allow automation and agent behavior to operate safely in a SOX-regulated financial environment. Define which controls are maintained, which are redesigned, and how workflow scope preserves control integrity.</li><li>Build frameworks covering data classification, auditability, human-in-the-loop checkpoints, failure detection, rollback mechanisms, regulatory compliance, and audit-ready design documentation.</li><li>Classify all automation builds by risk tier before work begins. No build goes to production without a named Process Owner, documented data flows, access controls, and audit logging confirmed.</li><li>Serve as the Finance domain representative in Kraken's Automate Everything Center of Excellence, contributing to governance standards and cross-functional build alignment.</li></ul><h3>Build the foundation for AI-native Finance</h3><ul><li>Create reusable frameworks, workflow templates, and documentation so that future Finance team members can safely build on top of the platform without relying on a single specialist.</li><li>Train finance professionals on AI-assisted tools and workflows deployed in production. Drive adoption and operational independence, not just delivery.</li><li>Build metrics, dashboards, and performance frameworks to measure efficiency gains, cost reduction, risk outcomes, and ROI from automation and AI initiatives.</li><li>Provide leadership reporting on operational improvements, risk posture, and the finance platform roadmap.</li></ul><h3>Skills You Should HODL</h3>This role is designed for a technical builder and systems architect who has already deployed agentic systems in production.<ul><li>Proven track record designing, deploying, and scaling agentic AI systems in production environments used by others, not just experimentation or internal demos.</li><li>Deep understanding of LLM orchestration, multi-agent system design, and the failure modes of autonomous AI workflows in high-stakes operational environments.</li><li>Strong systems architecture capability: able to move from discovery to design to build to deployment to optimization without relying on external consultants.</li><li>Hands-on proficiency with modern AI automation tooling: Claude/Anthropic APIs, Python-based orchestration, n8n or equivalent workflow engines, MCP or similar agent coordination layers.</li><li>Strong domain knowledge of finance operations including close processes, reconciliations, treasury, financial reporting, and controls in a regulated environment.</li><li>Experience deploying automation in a SOX-regulated or equivalent compliance environment, with demonstrated understanding of which controls must be preserved and how to design automation that maintains audit integrity.</li><li>Ability to translate finance and business requirements into technical roadmaps and scalable operational solutions.</li><li>Strong communicator who can bridge finance, technical, and business teams while influencing senior stakeholders and driving cross-functional alignment.</li><li>Comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with a high level of ownership and bias toward execution.</li></ul><h3>Nice to Have</h3><ul><li>Experience with Finance systems stack or equivalent enterprise platforms: NetSuite, BlackLine, Kyriba, Fireblocks, or Lukka.</li><li>Background as a Head of Product or Head of Engineering at an AI-native company, AI systems architect, or founder or early engineer at an agentic infrastructure company.</li><li>Familiarity with crypto-native financial infrastructure including digital asset custody, on-chain reconciliation, and blockchain-based accounting workflows.</li><li>Experience in high-velocity or resource-constrained environments: startup, PE-backed company, or an understaffed finance team where you had to build the system yourself.</li><li>Familiarity with data privacy, information governance, or compliance systems in a financial services context.</li><li>Experience managing vendor relationships and procurement for finance technology platforms.</li></ul>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.Kraken is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate all Krakenites for their diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions and unique perspectives. 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As an Engineering Manager for Card Market Expansion, you will lead the engineering effort to launch and sustain Reap's card programs across new markets in NA, EMEA, and LATAM. You'll own the end-to-end engineering delivery for market entry: from local regulatory integration and processor configuration, to coordinating cross-team dependencies (Treasury, Onboarding, Compliance, Infrastructure, and Data Warehouse), to ensuring stable, supported operations after go-live.This is a high-ownership, hands-on leadership role that sits at the intersection of product delivery, compliance requirements, and cross-functional engineering. You'll guide engineering strategy, participate in technical design, and be instrumental in shaping how Reap scales its card issuing infrastructure across multiple regulatory environments.

Engineering Manager, Card Solutions (NA/EMEA Expansion)

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