Kraken

Sr. Finance Manager (Institutional)

United States

$127,000 – $203,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Cryptocurrency, FintechIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Salary: $127K - $203K

Kraken is building the future of crypto with a world-class team united by a desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology. We are a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values, aiming to accelerate the global adoption of crypto for financial freedom and inclusion. Krakenites are industry pioneers developing premium crypto products for experienced traders, institutions, and newcomers. Kraken operates as a fully remote company with employees in over 70 countries.

The Team

We are seeking an experienced Senior Finance Manager for our Institutional business unit. This role is responsible for partnering with senior business unit leaders to drive growth decisions and evaluate tradeoffs across our product portfolio for our diverse institutional client base. This highly visible role will support strategic decision-making by leveraging analyses, investment frameworks, strategic insights, and a problem-solving mindset. The role will also drive special projects related to capital allocation analyses and short/long-term planning. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives in a dynamic environment, biases towards action, and can independently build strong partnerships with senior business leaders.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain deep, meaningful business partner relationships within the Institutional business to drive results and connect work to broader business strategy across client segments, products, and geographies.
  • Leverage analytic frameworks to drive business roadmap and investment decisions.
  • Partner with the Institutional business to develop and implement key business KPIs, set operational and financial performance targets, and develop strategies to achieve them.
  • Analyze operating and financial results, including monthly trends and drivers, using insights to update forecasts or highlight areas of potential concern with appropriate recommendations.
  • Develop strong perspectives on business strategy and performance relative to competitors and the market.
  • Drive special projects in partnership with Finance leadership.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience and a proven track record in Investment Banking, Consulting, and Finance or Strategy positions within a public company.
  • Served as a trusted advisor and partner to senior executives, advising on company-level strategy initiatives and investment decisions that have enabled company-wide growth.
  • Excellent problem-solving, quantitative, and analytical skills with a track record of delivering results on corporate-wide initiatives.
  • Ability to distill complex information into clear problem statements that can be systematically analyzed and communicated, framing both approaches and solutions in an actionable manner for all audiences.
  • Comfort working with metrics, building new KPIs, and navigating large datasets to find answers to complex problems.
  • Ability to navigate ambiguous workstreams and build processes from scratch.
  • Knowledge of financial markets and a strong passion for crypto.

Company Information

  • Kraken Culture: Candidates are encouraged to read the Kraken Culture page to learn more about our internal culture, values, and mission.
  • Familiarization: Candidates are expected to familiarize themselves with the Kraken app and learn how to create a Kraken account.

Skills

FinancialAnalysis
StrategicPlanning
InvestmentFrameworks
DataAnalysis
ProblemSolving
StakeholderManagement

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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