Product Manager – OTC

Building the Future of Crypto 

Our Krakenites are a world-class team with crypto conviction, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology.

What makes us different?

Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values. As a Krakenite, you’ll join us on our mission to accelerate the global adoption of crypto, so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. For over a decade, Kraken’s focus on our mission and crypto ethos has attracted many of the most talented crypto experts in the world.

Before you apply, please read the Kraken Culture page to learn more about our internal culture, values, and mission. We also expect candidates to familiarize themselves with the Kraken app. Learn how to create a Kraken account here.

As a fully remote company, we have Krakenites in 70+ countries who speak over 50 languages. Krakenites are industry pioneers who develop premium crypto products for experienced traders, institutions, and newcomers to the space. Kraken is committed to industry-leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support through our products like Kraken Pro, Kraken NFT, and Kraken Futures.

Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto!

Proof of WorkThe Team

Kraken OTC strives to provide seamless and robust trading & lending solutions that cater to our high net worth and institutional clients looking to execute or borrow large amounts of crypto with best pricing, security, privacy, and minimal market impact.

Our team tackles unique challenges within crypto markets such as fragmented liquidity, slippage, execution of various yield strategies, and regulatory complexities associated with digital assets.

Joining our team means being at the forefront of the crypto industry, where your work directly influences the market and contributes to shaping the future of digital finance.  You’ll collaborate with experts in a stimulating environment that values innovation, integrity, and foresight.

Recently we successfully launched an OTC Lending program that is fully collateralized allowing clients to borrow assets off-platform.  Additionally we have expanded our sources of liquidity to provide better pricing to our clients.

Looking ahead, our main goals are to expand our global footprint, develop deeper liquidity pools, and pioneer innovating spot trading, derivatives, and lending products.  We aim to lead the charge in regulatory advancements, sustainable crypto practices, uphold crypto culture and values, setting benchmarks for the entire industry.

The opportunity

• Create, adjust and deliver overall product strategy and product roadmap

• Work closely in a cross-functional team environment coordinating with multiple team leads to utilize resources in delivering the OTC Desk needs

• Work closely with OTC and Institutions stakeholders to define and develop detailed product and business requirements

• Perform User Acceptance Testing and ensure requirements were understood and implemented as requested

• Influence product and technology strategy and direction (roadmap), and product and user experience decision-making

• Manage engagement with internal and external parties

• Evangelize the power of analytics and experimentation in building a data-driven organization

• Actively prioritize product backlog , pre planning, prioritization and user story mapping sessions

• Develop product documentation including specifications, wireframes, site-maps, and process flows

• Facilitate communication across all project phases and proactively alert management of changes to scope, timelines and resources

• Ensure proper integration and scalability of shared systems, products and tools

Skills you should HODL

• Expert knowledge of cryptocurrency trading, derivatives, lending, and complex automated platforms

• A deep understanding of the needs of the end consumer: institutions and high net worth individuals

• 3+ years of product management experience

• Expertise in data gathering and analysis

• Solution oriented, highly-motivated and proactive self-starter

• SQL and Python experience is encouraged, but not required

• Strong grasp of information architecture and user experience best practices

• Strategic mindset coupled with a keen attention to detail

• Well-rounded interpersonal skills, and experience interacting with diverse personalities

• Outstanding organizational and communication skills and the ability to balance multiple priorities

• Advocate for project management principles and best practices

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills

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This job is accepting ongoing applications and there is no application deadline.

Please note, 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.

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Kraken is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate all Krakenites for their diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions and unique perspectives. We hire strictly based on merit, meaning we seek out the candidates with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills considered the most suitable for the job. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don’t fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you’re passionate or knowledgable about crypto!

As an equal opportunity employer, we don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Whether that’s based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws. 

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