Kraken

Product Manager, Payments

United States

$110,000 – $176,000Compensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Technology, Cryptocurrency, PaymentsIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Salary: $110K - $176K

Kraken is seeking an experienced Product Manager to join the Payments & Blockchain team. The role focuses on unlocking faster, easier, and more reliable access to the Kraken platform across global markets. You'll own a portfolio of payment rails, directly influencing how customers fund and withdraw from their accounts and how efficiently those flows scale. This is a fully remote position with Krakenites located in 70+ countries.

Requirements

  • Experience as a Product Manager
  • Understanding of crypto and blockchain technology
  • Familiarity with the Kraken app and Kraken culture (as detailed on the Kraken Culture page)
  • Ability to drive cross-functional efforts spanning backend integrations, partner onboarding, frontend UX, and compliance-sensitive flows.

Responsibilities

  • Own and evolve a set of payment rails across both specific methods and geographic regions.
  • Lead partner integrations and manage relationships with payment processors, acquirers, and banking partners.
  • Drive continuous improvement of authorization rates, settlement speed, and overall user conversion.
  • Collaborate with fraud and compliance teams to ensure payment flows meet security, regulatory, and operational standards.
  • Drive UX enhancements through structured experimentation and customer insights.
  • Ensure payment capabilities are scalable and adaptable across the consumer app, pro trading app, and external interfaces.

Application Instructions

  • Please read the Kraken Culture page to learn more about the company's internal culture, values, and mission: [Link to Kraken Culture Page - Not provided in original text]
  • Familiarize yourself with the Kraken app: [Link to Kraken Account Creation - Not provided in original text]

Company Information

  • Company: Kraken
  • Mission: To accelerate the global adoption of crypto, so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion.
  • Products: Kraken Pro, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures.
  • Commitment: Industry-leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support.
  • Team Location: Fully remote (70+ countries)

Skills

Product Management
Crypto
Blockchain
Payment Processing
Partner Management
UX Design
Cross-functional Collaboration
Regulatory Compliance
Customer Insights

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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