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
📍Conduct business analysis of existing execution and clearance and settlement systems processes, procedures, and policies. 📍Be the subject matter expert for multiple regulatory reports and stay updated on regulatory changes liaising with clients and other experts in the industry. 📍Research new regulatory developments and reporting requirements, and plan for integration into existing workflows. 📍Develop detailed technical solutions to meet regulatory reporting requirements 📍Write technical PRDs, manage backlogs, and effectively prioritize new features vs. tech debt. 📍Develop product documentation including specifications, wireframes, site-maps, and process flows. 📍Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, compliance, legal, accounting, finance, and operations to develop and steer product strategy, roadmaps, and business plans 📍Perform User Acceptance Testing and ensure requirements are understood and implemented as requested. 📍Evangelize the power of analytics and experimentation in building a data-driven organization. 📍Facilitate communication across all project phases and proactively alert management of changes to scope, timelines and resources.
Skills you should HODL
📍5+ years experience in fintech or financial services as product manager, project manager or business analyst. 📍Experience in implementing Regulatory and/or Compliance related projects in a regulated financial services firm 📍Experience with brokerage operations and accounting and the transaction. lifecycle from order execution though clearance and settlement to final custody. 📍Intellectual curiosity, honesty, and humility. Desire to learn new skills and also share expertise. 📍Solution oriented, highly-motivated and proactive self-starter with first-principles thinking. 📍Macro-to-micro versatility: strategic mindset coupled with obsessive attention to detail. 📍Well-rounded interpersonal skills, and ability to interact with diverse personalities. 📍Outstanding organizational and communication skills and the ability to balance multiple priorities. 📍Experience and knowledge of cryptocurrency is preferred. Interest and enthusiasm for cryptocurrency is a requirement.
