Operations Manager, Kraken
$117-176k
+ Equity + Bonus
Cryptocurrency exchange
Open for applications
Cryptocurrency exchange
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
$117-176k
+ Equity + Bonus
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To accelerate the adoption of cryptocurrency so that you and the rest of the world can achieve financial freedom and inclusion.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate should have experience working in a banking, fintech, consulting or exchange trading environment, with a deep understanding of the trading cycle
- In addition, you should have experience working with Product teams to deliver on business requirements in a digital environment
- A good understanding of the regulatory frameworks applicable to crypto asset providers in the US would be beneficial
- You are an ambitious individual who is excited by the challenge of solving tough, often ambiguous problems in this dynamic space
- You are able to make well-informed recommendations based on data and analysis
- You can communicate your findings and recommendations verbally and in concise and actionable reports
- You are not afraid to ‘roll-up your sleeves’ to get things done
- Bachelors degree or higher in Business, Finance or a related field
- High-energy individual and self-starter who is comfortable working in a dynamic environment
- Knowledge of the US regulatory environment and upcoming developments is preferable
- Skilled in collaborating with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
- Ability to lead in a fast growing company environment with focused and hardworking individuals
- Strong in financial and operational data analytics (familiarity with tools such as Superset and Tableau a plus)
- Minimum 7 years of related experience in business operations and working with cryptocurrency or other fintech firms
- Passion for cryptocurrency adoption and personal experience with crypto strongly preferred
What the job involves
- As the Operations Manager, US, you will have responsibility for ensuring the smooth running of the platform while driving the build out of new products and services for the US market
- Working with the Regional Manager, US Operations, and supported by teams across Kraken globally (including Product, Marketing, Treasury, Corporate Finance, Corporate Development and Regulatory Operations)
- You will be responsible for executing initiatives that advance Kraken’s operations and products in the US in order to serve and grow its client base
- Oversee the implementation of new US regulatory and business requirements, working closely with Kraken global teams including Product and Treasury
- Be the accountable individual for all queries relating to the operation of the platform, including from both external and internal stakeholders
- Work closely with the Regional Manager, US to ensure business goals are being achieved and regulatory requirements are met
- Support the Product team to operationalize locally any new global product roll out in the region
- Monitor internal and external business, regulatory and technology environments to identify new and emerging risks and verify remediation of issues as applicable
Our take
Kraken is the world’s largest global bitcoin exchange in euro volume and liquidity. Kraken’s clients also trade USD, CAD, ETH, XRP, LTC and other digital currencies, on a platform consistently rated the best and most secure bitcoin exchange by independent news media.
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, and one of the first exchanges to offer leveraged bitcoin margin trading.
Kraken are one of the top 3 bitcoin exchanges by volume, behind Coinbase and bit-x with an 18% market share. While this is a competitive space to operate in - the volume of crypto being exchanged every day is very high, so there's space for multiple winners.
Kraken have made a number of acquisitions and have strengthened its world-leading position with the launch of new products, features and apps and a 24/7 multi-lingual support line. The company will continue to provide clients with easier and more versatile ways to participate in the crypto ecosystem.
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13% female employees
22% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Feb 2019
$100m
SERIES C
Mar 2014
$5m
SERIES A
Total funding: $111.5m
Company benefits
- Work where you want: 90% of Krakenites work remotely, we believe people do their best work wherever they're happiest
- Flexibility and Autonomy: We are highly results-focused vs. time-focused. We want you to work when and how you need to keep you at your most proactive
- We value diversity: Our Team is spread across 60 countries. By joining Kraken you'll be part of a truly multicultural organization that values diversity and inclusion
- A new approach to salary: Kraken prides itself on being at the forefront of crypto innovation, and that means the majority of our workforce has the option to be paid in bitcoin
- Equity Options: Kraken owes its success and growth to its people. That's why we offer nearly all our Krakenites a stake in the company
Company values
- Crypto Conviction
- Assume Best Intent
- Innovative
- Collaborative
- Client Obsessed
- Productively Paranoid
- Globally Inclusive
- Humble
Company HQ
Financial District, San Francisco, CA
Articles
Leadership
Jesse Powell
(Chairman of the Board)Previously co-founded Verge Gallery & Studio Project, Lewt and Internet Ventures & Holdings
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