Global Data Protection Officer
Building the Future of Crypto
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. We also expect candidates to familiarize themselves with the Kraken app. Learn how to create a Kraken account here.
As a fully remote company, we have Krakenites in 70+ 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!
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The team
The Privacy & AI Compliance team at Kraken is focused on building an industry-leading privacy and AI program that upholds data protection for our clients and staff while enabling Kraken’s mission of financial security and inclusion. With a forward-looking approach to privacy and AI, we aim to foster trust and operational resilience as we support global regulatory compliance. Our team plays a pivotal role in driving Kraken’s privacy strategy and strengthening our AI governance as we prepare for expanding international privacy and AI requirements, including the EU AI Act. Joining this team means being part of a mission-driven group dedicated to transparency, privacy innovation, and seamless compliance - empowering Kraken’s growth as a trusted leader in crypto.
The opportunity
Lead and implement Kraken’s global privacy and AI compliance program, focusing on cross-functional risk management, privacy-by-design, control design and implementation, operations uplift, M&A advisory, AI assurance, and technology integrations.
Serve as the designated Data Protection Officer for a number of Kraken’s regional entities, act as the main contact point for data protection authorities in those regions, and oversee data protection regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.
Oversee the expansion and development of Kraken’s privacy operations, including the uplift of: Data Subject Rights processes; incident response and readiness; third-party risk management; privacy metrics; and internal privacy support request workflows.
Collaborate with Product, Legal, Design, Engineering and client facing teams to provide proactive and repeatable privacy guidance for compliance and innovation, including developing scalable privacy and AI impact assessment processes for global as well as regional products and services.
Manage and support Kraken’s global team of privacy & AI compliance professionals.
Advocate and build a client-focused privacy culture, providing training and resources to foster awareness of privacy and AI compliance across departments.
Skills you should HODL
8+ years in privacy or data protection roles, ideally within tech or financial services, with a focus on GDPR and AI compliance.
Demonstrated expertise in global privacy & AI regulations, including the GDPR, UK GDPR, EU AI Act, BIPA, PIPEDA, CCPA. Plus familiarity with other global regulations.
Proven track record in developing a fully operational and data-driven global privacy and AI compliance program with automated workflows for clients’ data subject rights requests, seamless privacy-by-design support, and consistent regulatory engagement.
Experience deploying a data driven, creative, risk-based approach to privacy regulatory compliance.
Demonstrated experience leveraging regulatory technology to design, build and maintain global data privacy program controls and processes.
Demonstrated expertise in cross-functional risk management, including privacy impact assessments, AI risk assessments, M&A advisory, incident response management, third-party risk management, and complex data subject rights management.
Certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, or AIGP are highly desired.
Strong leadership and communication skills to engage with regulatory bodies and cross-functional teams.
Familiarity with privacy-enhancing technologies, data transfer frameworks, and third-party risk management.
Nice to haves
Bachelor’s degree in law, data science, or related field; advanced degrees or certifications in privacy or AI governance preferred.
Experience leading AI compliance programs
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This job is accepting ongoing applications and there is no application deadline.
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.
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. Whether that’s 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.
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At Kraken, we’re on a mission to build the future of crypto, and we're looking for a Global Data Protection Officer to make it happen! As a vital part of our Privacy & AI Compliance team, you’ll lead initiatives that uphold our commitment to data protection while facilitating the innovation that our clients expect. This role is perfect for seasoned professionals who have over 8 years of experience in privacy or data protection, particularly in tech or financial services. You’ll have the chance to create and implement a global privacy and AI compliance program, all while collaborating with diverse teams across the company. You'll be responsible for overseeing our privacy operations, managing risk, and ensuring compliance with an exciting range of global regulations. As a fully remote company, Krakenites collaborate across 70+ countries, promoting a culture of privacy talent and innovation. If you have a strong grasp of GDPR, UK GDPR, and the EU AI Act amongst other regulations, this is your opportunity to drive meaningful change in the crypto space. Join us to cultivate a privacy culture that prioritizes client trust and awareness! We're excited to welcome someone who can not only advance our privacy strategy but also mentor a global team towards embracing the latest in AI and data protection protocols. Step into a role where your expertise can shape the future of financial inclusion as part of a company that shares your crypto conviction. Become a Krakenite and help us unlock the potential of cryptocurrency!
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