[Remote] Principal, Business Operations at Kraken

United States

Kraken Logo
$111,000 – $176,000Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
CryptocurrencyIndustries

Requirements

  • 5+ years of proven experience in Business Operations, FP&A, Product Strategy, or Consulting at a high-growth fintech, crypto, or technology company, or with a top-tier management consulting firm or investment bank
  • Proven success leading complex, cross-functional initiatives involving multiple business units (Finance, Legal, Product, KX) from inception through execution
  • Strong grasp of financial planning, reporting, and controls processes, with the ability to bridge Product and Finance and translate roadmap decisions into financial and operational outcomes
  • Analytical and strategic thinker, skilled at identifying business drivers and uncovering insights that lead to measurable improvements
  • Experienced in driving company planning cycles and operational processes that support scale and strong business outcomes
  • Excellent communicator and presenter, able to distill complex information into clear, action

Responsibilities

  • Drive cross-functional initiatives that enhance processes, strengthen controls, and improve operational efficiency across Product, Finance, Legal, KX,, and Compliance
  • Maintain and refine key cross-functional operations
  • Define and track enterprise KPI targets, delivering analytic insights that inform Kraken’s strategy and shape priorities across Product and Commercial teams
  • Support annual and quarterly planning, coordinating inputs across FP&A, Product, and Data teams, and preparing materials for business reviews, board decks, and executive updates
  • Lead or contribute to integration projects from acquisitions or strategic partnerships, ensuring alignment, synergy, and data consistency across functions
  • Partner with Finance, Audit, and Treasury teams to build robust business processes and strengthen company-wide financial controls
  • Build trusted relationships across teams and levels, from C-suite leaders to product managers, fostering alignment, accountability, and execution on key initiatives

Skills

Business Intelligence
Performance Measurement
Financial Control
Product Execution
Enterprise Operations
Planning

Kraken

Cryptocurrency exchange for buying and trading

About Kraken

Kraken is a cryptocurrency exchange platform that allows users to buy, sell, and trade various digital assets. It offers features that cater to both beginners and experienced traders, making it easy to navigate the cryptocurrency market. Users can execute trades with high liquidity, which means their transactions are completed quickly. The platform charges low transaction fees, sometimes as low as 0%, helping users keep more of their profits. Kraken also provides advanced charting tools to help investors track their investments effectively. Security is a major focus, with multiple protective measures in place to keep user assets safe. The platform supports 70 different asset pairs and is continuously expanding its offerings. Additionally, Kraken offers 24/7 global support to assist users with any questions or issues.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$108.5MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Crypto & Web3, Financial ServicesIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Competitive salary and equity plan
401k contribution plan
Vacation & Generous PTO
Paid Tranings

Risks

Increased competition from Binance and Coinbase could impact Kraken's market share.
Regulatory scrutiny in the EU may raise Kraken's compliance costs.
The volatility of cryptocurrency prices can affect Kraken's revenue from transaction fees.

Differentiation

Kraken offers both spot and futures trading for over 40 digital assets.
The platform provides advanced charting tools for professional traders and technical analysts.
Kraken's 24/7 global support ensures assistance for users at any time.

Upsides

Kraken's acquisition of Staked enhances its staking services for consumers and institutions.
Sponsorship deals with major soccer clubs boost Kraken's visibility and brand recognition.
The rise of crypto derivatives attracts advanced traders to Kraken's sophisticated tools.

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