Sr. Product Manager, Custody

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!

The team

The Asset Growth & Management Product Group is responsible for helping our clients maintain and build their wealth with cryptocurrency.  From staking and asset listings to custody solutions, we ensure that our clients have access to a diverse range of tools to help our users grow and manage their assets effectively.

The ideal candidate will have experience building on-chain crypto products and infrastructure within exchanges or financial institutions. They will have a strong understanding of client journeys relating to crypto funding flows, be data-driven, technically adept and have a proven track record of Product Management achievements. 

The opportunity

• Manage Product Initiatives from inception through completion while leveraging your excellent stakeholder management and program management skills, including crypto custody management and cross-chain liquidity management

• Collaborate with a diverse cross-functional team (Product, Engineering, Operations, Marketing, UX, UXR, Data and others) to deliver critical product development programs and projects

• Establish roadmaps and milestones, anticipate and manage risks, resolve technical and operational challenges

• Establish and manage product launches, communication forums, artifacts, reporting formats and tools to scale high quality product development operations

• Have the energy and patience to work in a dynamic team and rapidly growing industry, while applying a methodical and analytical mindset

Skills you should HODL

• 7+ years experience working as a tenacious product manager or similar role in a technology company

• Comprehensive understanding of crypto custody and wallet management, with experience in cross-chain liquidity management

• Experience coordinating a full lifecycle of product development, incl. launching features to consumers, through frontend and backend platform development

• Experience working with and coordinating operations of large cross-functional and interdisciplinary working groups (e.g. product management, engineering, data, design, etc.)  

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, both written and verbal

• Ability to exercise technical and product judgment in solving roadblocks 

• Ability to be an influential member of a highly integrated team composed of both technical and non-technical members

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, other technical or analytical fields, or equivalent practical experience

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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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