About the company
Kraken, the trusted and secure digital asset exchange, is on a mission to accelerate the adoption of cryptocurrency so that you and the rest of the world can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. Our 2,350+ Krakenites are a world-class team ranging from the crypto-curious to industry experts, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology. As a fully remote company, we already have Krakenites in 70+ countries (speaking 50+ languages). We're one of the most diverse organizations on the planet and this remains key to our values. We continue to lead the industry with new product advancements like Kraken NFT, on- and off-chain staking and instant bitcoin transfers via the Lightning Network.
Job Summary
The opportunity
šAct as the functional COO for Kraken Canada, overseeing day-to-day operations, regulatory audits, client lifecycle management, and market performance. šLead product operations for our global consumer trading products and Kraken Canada and our MTL-licensed U.S. states owning business šPartner with Product to deliver features that meet compliance and operational requirements across jurisdictions. šManage readiness and go-to-market of new products with a sharp eye on process scalability and internal controls. šDrive cross-functional execution on roadmap milestones, compliance deliverables, and infrastructure upgrades. šWork closely with our compliance teams to ensure audit-readiness and operational risk mitigation. šPartner with Finance and Data to own forecast inputs, monitor cost-performance metrics, and support P&L clarity across regulated business units. šRepresent the operational side of Canada and U.S. in board, regulatory, and executive discussions. šChampion a high-leverage operating model: define core metrics, improve systems, and elevate how Kraken builds and scales regulated products.
Skills you should HODL
šSignificant experience in product operations, general management, or go-to-market roles, ideally in fintech, crypto, or regulated financial tech. šDemonstrated experience launching and scaling products in regulated environments. šStrong track record of cross-functional execution youāve shipped with product teams and delivered under pressure. šFluency in crypto-native operations, including treasury flows, custody structure, and digital wallet architecture.
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