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
šDive deep into the technical, mathematical and legal complexities in order to design and improve the scale, performance, profitability, efficiency and safety of our margin offering šDevelop risk models and operational procedures for quick and reliable handling of collateral, position limits and market parameters in order to give clients superior capital efficiency. šEstablish detailed product requirements including UI/UX, calculations, API, and processes, and take ownership of their successful build and delivery šKeep track of industry trends, regulatory developments, and competitive offerings to ensure Kraken is positioned for long-term success in a highly dynamic market šDesign intuitive and powerful UX tailored to the professional trader, incorporating the best principles from both traditional and crypto-native platforms šLeverage analytics to monitor product performance, trader behavior, and market trends šLead and mentor a team of product managers and analysts, in order to achieve our objectives šPartner with Pro BU and cross-functional leaders to accelerate product and market expansion
Skills you should HODL
šDeep understanding of trading, leverage, risk, clearing, liquidation and settlement mechanisms šFirst hand experience in trading on both cryptocurrency and traditional exchanges šProven track record of leading cross-functional teams to deliver complex, high-impact products šStrong quantitative and analysis skills, including SQL and a language like Python šFamiliarity with regulatory and accounting frameworks and experience collaborating with regional legal and compliance to develop creative, scalable product solutions and superior UX šThorough grasp of relevant risks (market, liquidity, operational, etc), with first-principles thinking šStrong knowledge of trading market participants, their different incentives and constraints šMacro-to-micro versatility: strategic mindset coupled with obsessive attention to detail