Building the Future of CryptoĀ 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, youāll 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, Krakenās focus on our mission and crypto ethos has attracted many of the most talented crypto experts in the world.Before you apply, please read theĀ
Kraken CultureĀ page to learn more about our internal culture, values, and mission.As a fully remote company, we have Krakenites in 60+ 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,
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Kraken Futures.Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto!
The TeamJoin our growing regulatory legal team (16 professionals) working on matters such as advisory, licensing, regulatory inquiries and product set up - all to further Krakenās mission.
The Opportunity
- Advise a comprehensively authorised crypto native exchange in the UK, with the most diverse product set and a leading market share. Kraken currently operates an FCA registered crypto asset business, FCA authorised investment firm, and FCA authorised benchmarks administrator.Ā
- Plan and implement company-wide regulatory strategy for the rapidly evolvingĀ regulatory landscape in the crypto industry.
- Work at the cutting edge of the UK financial services regime, particularly with regard to FSMA and the FCA Handbook, Payment Services & E-Money Regulation, the MLRs, and the UKās future regulatory regime for crypto assets.
- Guide new product creation and regulatory acquisition strategy working with the product and strategy teams
- Work with prominent financial services regulators and policy makers on challenging regulatory issues.
Skills to HODL
- UK qualified lawyerĀ
- 8+ years of relevant experience applying financial regulations, whether at a top law firm, in house, or a financial regulator.
- Mindset that is team-oriented, plus proactive and entrepreneurial: an opportunity-making person who uses the law to increase the companyās optionality, not decrease it.
- Interest in the crypto industry / what our company is offering to the world and why
Nice to haves
- Experience of Australian financial services regulation
- Experience both in-house and at a law firm
- Experience at a regulator
Location Tagging - #UKKraken 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 donāt tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Whether thatās 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.Ā
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