Risk, Compliance & Operations Analyst

Kraken Digital Asset Exchange

Risk, Compliance & Operations Analyst enhancing operational processes using AI at Kraken. Collaborating across teams to support compliance, risk management, and strategic initiatives.

Posted 6/22/2026full-timeRemote • 🇮🇪 IrelandJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Enhance, develop and mature operational processes across Risk, Compliance and Operations - using AI where appropriate to streamline workflows, automate operational processes to enhance efficiency and operational scalability
Support on key compliance and operations initiatives including asset listing and market surveillance
Support the implementation of the Risk Management Framework - identifying, logging and managing risks
Support the lifecycle management of outsourcing service providers, in line with regulatory requirements
Support end-to-end execution of EU MiCAR, and other entities regulatory projects and Product Launches, coordinating across Product, Legal, Risk, Compliance, and Finance
Support the preparation of Board and Committee materials, including regulatory updates, operational MI, outsourcing oversight reporting, and strategic initiatives for regulated entities
Prepare executive and Board-level reporting that translates regulatory, operational, and commercial developments into clear risk, performance, and strategic insights for senior leadership and non-executive directors
Engage cross functional teams and help influence decisions that are aligned with the entity’s strategy
Work on and lead strategic cross functional projects (e.g. license applications)
Support commercial and product teams in understanding MiCAR requirements and opportunities when designing new offerings

Requirements

What you’ll need

2–3 years in consulting, financial services, strategy, or operations — ideally in financial services, fintech, or crypto
Proven experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives with a commercial or regulatory focus
Commercially astute — connects regulatory compliance with business growth and customer trust
Operates with a consulting mindset: structured, analytical, and action-oriented
Thrives in ambiguity and moves quickly from concept to execution
Collaborative, low-ego, and able to influence senior stakeholders
Passionate about crypto, innovation, and responsible scaling in regulated environments
Nice to haves: Knowledge of EU regulatory frameworks (EMRs, MiCAR, MiFID II, PSD2, AMLD5/6, DORA, etc)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development opportunities
Flexible working hours

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Hard Skills & Tools

risk managementcomplianceoperational processesmarket surveillancelifecycle managementregulatory projectsstrategic initiativesreportingproject managementdata analysis

Soft Skills

collaborationinfluencinganalytical thinkingaction-orientedcommercial acumenadaptabilitycommunicationleadershipproblem-solvingstrategic thinking