Kraken
Location
United States
Salary
$110400 - $220800
Posted
Recently
Job Type
Full Time
Required Skills
About the Role
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, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures.
Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto!
Kraken’s Pro business unit is responsible for our global exchange businesses and trading platforms, including our flagship Kraken Pro web and mobile products and matching infrastructure across spot, margin and derivative products. Our secure, trusted platform and deep liquidity fuel a wide range of clients and partners, from individuals making their first trade on our powerful yet elegant GUIs, to the most sophisticated algorithmic trading firms and prime brokerages.
Act as an individual contributor with the opportunity to grow into broader ownership as our product and regulatory landscape evolves.
Partner closely with Legal, Compliance, and Regulatory Affairs to define and deliver regionally compliant margin products.
Work directly with US regulators and legal experts to explore licensing pathways and frameworks (CFTC, state-level regimes, etc.).
Drive the expansion of margin trading for US retail customers, developing strategies for nationwide or phased state-by-state launches.
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, design, and trading operations to ensure Kraken’s margin offerings are secure, scalable, and intuitive.
Contribute to strategic initiatives that push the boundaries of what’s possible in regulated crypto trading, influencing product direction through 2026 and beyond.
Engage with EEA regulation (MiCA/MiFID) and other regional frameworks to help Kraken expand globally while maintaining compliance and innovation balance.
Ideally 4+ years in Product Management within crypto trading, brokerage, or TradFi margin/lending platforms.
Regulatory Expertise: Deep understanding of US financial regulation — particularly CFTC frameworks, state-by-state licensing, and retail customer protections. Experience with MiCA/MiFID or equivalent EEA regulation a strong plus.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven ability to work with Legal, Compliance, and Regulatory Affairs teams to design and launch compliant financial products.
Strategic & Tactical Balance: You can dive deep into the technical details of trading systems, while maintaining a strategic view of market and regulatory opportunities.
Execution Ownership: Skilled in defining product requirements, prioritizing initiatives, and driving cross-functional teams to deliver impact.
User Empathy: Understands the needs of retail traders and can translate regulatory complexity into seamless, customer-first experiences.
Growth Mindset: Excited by ambiguity, driven by curiosity, and motivated to expand your scope as Kraken’s product and regulatory landscape evolves.
Unless a specific application deadline is stated in the job posting, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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!
We may ask candidates to complete job-related skills or work-style assessments as part of our hiring process. These assessments are designed to evaluate competencies relevant to the role and are applied consistently across candidates for similar positions. Assessment results are considered alongside other relevant information, such as experience and interviews, and are not the sole basis for any employment decision.
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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