Kraken

Product Operations Specialist

United States

$96,000 – $153,000Compensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Cryptocurrency, Blockchain TechnologyIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Salary: $96K - $153K

This role is for a Product Operations Specialist at CF Benchmarks Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kraken. CF Benchmarks is a leading provider of cryptocurrency benchmarks and indices, with over $90bn in Assets Under Reference from industry-leading partners. The company is seeking a highly ambitious and detail-oriented professional to support its suite of index products. The primary goal of this role is to ensure operational excellence across CF Benchmarks’ product lifecycle, optimizing systems, data workflows, and internal processes for scale and compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee index operations with a focus on ensuring methodology adherence and the smooth, robust functioning of the organization’s data production services.
  • Develop and refine scalable procedures that support capable and compliant growth across operational functions.
  • Map data flows across the company and lead cross-functional efforts in data gathering, analysis, and distribution.
  • Ensure that new product rollouts are supported by robust operational infrastructure and administration.
  • Define and plan for the business’s future operational capability requirements.
  • Supervise and automate data management processes both internally and externally with clients.
  • Coordinate and execute operational events, such as index reconstitutions and rebalances.
  • Partner with product and engineering teams to identify opportunities for automation of operational workflows.
  • Collaborate with product development to ensure precise documentation of methodologies and processes that support new index launches.
  • Support sales and senior management by addressing client data queries and performing quantitative analysis as needed.

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of experience in quantitatively focused roles within the indices business.
  • Experience with crypto indices is a strong plus.
  • Experience working with data to inform operational decisions.
  • Experience tracking performance metrics.

About Kraken

Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values, aiming to accelerate the global adoption of crypto and empower everyone to achieve financial freedom and inclusion. As a fully remote company with employees in over 70 countries, Krakenites are industry pioneers developing premium crypto products for experienced traders, institutions, and newcomers. Kraken is committed to industry-leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support through products like Kraken Pro, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures.

Skills

Crypto
Blockchain
Crypto Products
Financial Indices
Financial Instruments
Indices
Financial Data
Cryptocurrency
Financial Markets

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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