Kraken - Head of AML & CTF (PCF-52), Payward Europe Solutions Ltd

• Experience in crypto, fintech, or another regulated, fast-paced industry with a high volume of transactions. • Previous experience as a PCF-52 with a CASP or financial services firm • Strong knowledge of Irish and EU AML/CFT legislation, regulatory expectations, and applicable guidance. • Experience designing, implementing, and overseeing AML/CFT compliance frameworks in complex or high-growth environments using technology. • Demonstrated experience engaging with regulators, senior management, boards, audit, and second- and third-line oversight functions. • Strong understanding of AML/CFT risk assessment, CDD/EDD, transaction monitoring, screening, suspicious activity reporting, and governance. • Experience managing compliance issues in relation to new products, technology, outsourcing, and cross-border operations. • Strong judgment, independence, and ability to challenge effectively at senior levels. • Must satisfy Fitness & Probity standards, including competence, capability, honesty, integrity, and financial soundness. • Risk-based decision-making • Cross-functional collaboration • Previous experience with MiFID II/Market Abuse Directive • 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 • 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.