Senior Compliance Associate - Europe

Kraken Digital Asset ExchangeWorldwideRemote

Job FunctionsCompliance advisory support and guidance to local AMLOs, COs, and EU Regional Compliance team.VASP compliance ownership and implementation of policies/procedures for regulatory requirements.Collaboration with Product, Design, Engineering, and Markets teams on product launches in compliance with regulations.Ongoing monitoring and preparation of licens Written Response:Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. Make sure to group tags into job function, skills, soft skills, job requirements, and company culture categories. Additionally, provide a brief explanation for each tag's relevance to the job position described below.Create a comprehensive set of tags for this job description: Senior Data Scientist at an AIdriven healthcare startup that specializes in personalized medicine using machine learning algorithms. The company is known for its innovative approach and commitment to improving patient outcomes through data analysis and predictive modeling.Job Description:As a Senior Data Scientist, you will be responsible for developing advanced analytics models and tools that help the healthcare startup deliver personalized medicine solutions. Your work will involve collaborating with crossfunctional teams, including clinicians, product managers, and data engineers, to ensure that your insights are actionable and impactful.Key Responsibilities:Design and implement machine learning algorithms for predictive modeling in personalized medicine.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into technical requirements.Develop data pipelines, preprocessing techniques, and feature engineering strategies.Conduct exploratory data analysis (EDA) and statistical inference on healthcare datasets.Communicate complex results in a clear and concise manner for stakeholders.Stay up to date with the latest advancements in AI and machine learning techniques relevant to healthcare applications.Contribute to research projects, publications, and presentations within the organization.

Job RequirementsStrong problem-solving skills and ability to think critically about complex data problems.Excellent communication, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain technical concepts in an accessible manner for non-technical stakeholders.Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies and techniques as they emerge.Leadership skills and experience working effectively within cross-functional teams.

SkillsMaster's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Data Scientist with expertise in machine learning algorithms for healthcare applications.Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and R.Familiarity with data engineering tools like Apache Spark, Hadoop, and SQL databases.Strong understanding of statistical analysis techniques and their application to real-world problems.Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.

Soft SkillsInnovative and collaborative environment that encourages creativity and experimentation.Commitment to improving patient outcomes through data analysis and predictive modeling.Emphasis on continuous learning, professional development, and staying up to date with the latest advancements in AI and machine learning techniques relevant to healthcare applications.Diverse team of experts from various backgrounds working together towards a common goal.

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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 Kraken Culture 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, crypto education, and world-class client support through our products like Kraken Pro, Kraken NFT, and Kraken Futures.Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto!Proof of workThe teamYou will play a key role within the Europe-focused RegOps team. The successful candidate will be involved in a full breadth of processes and will be open, inquisitive and willing to take ownership of delivery of a variety of different initiatives.

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Provide compliance advisory support and guidance to the local AMLOs, COs and EU Regional Compliance team on new and existing regulations and rules, best practices and compliance with internal procedures and directives
Take ownership of VASP compliance and drive forward from day one, including, develop, implement and operationalise policies and procedures required to be compliant with EU regulations
Act as a trusted partner (in conjunction with the Regional Operations MDs) to Product, Design, Engineering and Markets teams to assist them to structure and launch products and services that advance Kraken’s mission in compliance with regulatory requirements, including ensuring all regulatory reporting requirements are met
Responsible for the ongoing compliance of EU entities with all applicable regulatory requirements
Assist in remediating clients in different jurisdictions to comply with regulatory requirements
Oversee the implementation of new regulatory requirements as they arise and assisting with horizon scanning (in close cooperation with colleagues from the Strategy and Regulatory teams)
Assist in writing policies and procedures that comply with the local law in new jurisdictions that Kraken is pursuing
Monitor outsourced compliance functions
Assist in the preparation of Management Information (MI) as required
Develop and deliver compliance training programs specific to existing EU and future regulatory requirements, ensuring employees are knowledgeable and aware of their obligations
Assist in preparation of licence/ registration applications

Skills you should HODL

5+ years of experience in Compliance or Risk-related business functions
Strong knowledge of regulations, particularly in EU AML, EMI and MiFID requirements in particular in France, Spain, Italy
Experience implementing finance rules in the EU, particularly in Ireland, Italy, France and Spain
Significant second-line Compliance experience in a regulated bank, crypto exchange or payments firm
Significant European regulatory experience including in relation to VASP licensing/ registrations
Demonstrated ability to effectively analyse risk and apply sound judgement in a timely manner
Practical knowledge of compliance risk management techniques
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Attention to detail and strong organisational skills
Ability to prioritise workload in line with tight deadlines and work effectively under pressure
Ability to learn quickly
Strong report writing skills

Nice to have

Experience and/or passion for crypto

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!As an equal opportunity employer, we don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind.

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Based in San Francisco, Kraken is the world's largest global bitcoin exchange in euro volume and liquidity. Kraken's clients also trade US dollars, Canadian dollars, British pounds, Japanese yen and other digital currencies, including ether, on a platform consistently rated the best and most secure bitcoin exchange by independent news media. Founded in 2011, Kraken was the first bitcoin exchange to have its market data displayed on the Bloomberg Terminal, the first to pass a cryptographically verifiable proof-of-reserves audit, a partner in the first cryptocurrency bank, and one of the first exchanges to offer leveraged bitcoin margin trading. Kraken is trusted by millions of traders, institutions, and authorities across the world, from Toyko's court-appointed trustee to Germany's BaFin regulated Fidor Bank. In January 2016, Kraken announced that it was acquiring prominent bitcoin exchanges Coinsetter and Cavirtex to expand into American and Canadian markets. Kraken is backed by investors including, Money Partners Group, Hummingbird Ventures, Blockchain Capital, and Digital Currency Group, among others. "We wake up every single day determined to change the world by delivering a great exchange. Bitcoin is more than just a new way to make purchases. It's even more than a protocol for exchanging value over the internet without an intermediary. We are empowering people to live simply, efficiently and more connected to others. We put our clients best interests first and foremost. They are at the heart of our company and drive everything we do. We believe in having a laser focus when pursuing our strategic goals and participate only in markets where we can make a significant contribution. We believe in complete transparency, deep collaboration and we never forget that people come first. Having this mindset allows us to grow and advance at a rate which others cannot." - Jesse Powell, CEO of Kraken

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