Suspicious Activity Reporter — Crypto Compliance & SARs

Kraken; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraken, via its Financial Intelligence Unit, seeks an experienced SAR filing professional to draft and submit Suspicious Activity Reports across multiple regulatory authorities. The role supports the open finance framework, focusing on AML/fincrime detection, reporting, and regulatory adherence.

The incumbent will manage caseloads, follow SOPs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely SAR filings while staying current on crypto-related compliance developments.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in financial services, preferably in crypto or compliance.
• Proven ability to follow written procedures and defined operational processes.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and high-volume workloads while meeting SLAs.
• Willingness to learn new processes in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• CAMS certification and/or blockchain investigations accreditation are a plus.
• Weekend/shift work is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create and file Suspicious Activity Reports with multiple regulatory authorities.
• Ensure SAR creations and filings are accurate and timely per regulatory and internal SLAs.
• Prioritize and manage caseloads to meet deadlines.
• Utilize external portals to file SARs and follow SOPs.
• Attend team meetings and stay updated on SOP developments.
• Contribute to Compliance projects as needed.
• Use team tools like Slack, Admin, Adobe Acrobat to perform duties.
• Develop knowledge of AML typologies and crypto crime trends.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Proactive ownership

Fast learner

Education

CAMS certification

Tools

Slack

Adobe Acrobat

Administrative tools

Job description

Kraken, via its Financial Intelligence Unit, seeks an experienced SAR filing professional to draft and submit Suspicious Activity Reports across multiple regulatory authorities. The role supports the open finance framework, focusing on AML/fincrime detection, reporting, and regulatory adherence.

The incumbent will manage caseloads, follow SOPs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely SAR filings while staying current on crypto-related compliance developments.