Director, Asset Liability Management

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Salary: $168K - $269K

Kraken is building the future of crypto with a world-class team united by a passion for crypto and blockchain technology. Our mission is to accelerate the global adoption of crypto, enabling financial freedom and inclusion for everyone. As a fully remote company with employees in over 70 countries, we are industry pioneers developing premium crypto products for traders, institutions, and newcomers.

The Team

The Director, Liquidity and Financial Management will be responsible for building and overseeing a team of experienced Treasury professionals, establishing a best-in-class Asset Liability Management (ALM) function, and developing the capabilities to support Kraken's growth and success.

The Opportunity

This role will support the prudent use of the balance sheet across liquidity, capital, and return objectives. Key responsibilities include:

• Partnering closely with Finance, Risk, Product, and Business teams, as well as senior management.
• Participating in the management of liquidity, funding, and risk across the asset and liability sides of the balance sheet.
• Establishing and monitoring limits related to liquidity, FX, and interest rate risk.
• Contributing to the active management of the enterprise-wide balance sheet and capital structure to meet internal metrics and regulatory requirements.
• Supporting the Treasurer in ensuring the Balance Sheet Management Group (BSMG) drives effective financial resource allocation and governance.
• Monitoring current and projected balance sheets in coordination with strategic planning and budgeting cycles.
• Helping to develop enterprise-wide liquidity policies, including stress testing frameworks and legal entity liquidity oversight.
• Collaborating with senior leaders and product heads, preparing materials for executive-level discussions.
• Working cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and Strategy to assess and communicate product pricing, liquidity, and balance sheet impacts.
• Tracking industry trends, peer practices, and relevant developments through research, earnings calls, and market news.

Skills You Should HODL

• 10+ years of experience in asset liability management, ideally within financial services, fintech, or a high-growth technology company.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics; MBA preferred. CPA or CFA highly valued.
• Deep knowledge and passion for crypto, digital assets, and blockchain.
• Strong analytical and modeling skills; deep understanding of liquidity, capital, and balance sheet management.
• Effective communicator, confident in presenting to senior leadership, board members, and regulators.
• Proven track record of building and scaling teams, processes, and systems from the ground up.
• Strong relationship-builder with the ability to collaborate across product, finance, and engineering teams.
• Skilled at improving process efficiency, financial transparency, and strategic financial resource allocation.

Company Information

Krakenites are a world-class team with crypto conviction, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology. Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values. We are committed to industry-leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support through our products like Kraken Pro, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures.

Application Instructions

• This job is accepting ongoing applications with no application deadline.
• 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.

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