Strategy & Operations Manager - Staking

Building the Internet of Money

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The team

As the Strategy & Operations Manager - Staking , you will play a critical role in the leadership and execution of Kraken’s global on-chain staking business. You will have responsibility for driving strategy, operations and governance for this important business line. Operating within a highly cross-functional context, you will work directly with nearly every team and department within the company. You will have the opportunity to take on a subsidiary leadership role within one or more entities as a director and/or officer.

You are an ambitious individual who is excited by the challenge of solving tough, often ambiguous problems in this dynamic space. You are able to make well-informed recommendations based on data and analysis. You can communicate your findings and recommendations verbally and in concise and actionable reports. You are not afraid to ‘roll-up your sleeves’ to get things done.

The opportunity

• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to set up the staking business for success - navigating the legal/regulatory landscape, identifying opportunities, prioritizing initiatives, driving revenue growth, improving efficiency, and aligning against broader company objectives.
• Take on one or more staking subsidiary leadership roles (Officer, Director)
• Oversee the P&L for one or more staking subsidiaries
• Define and monitor key performance metrics for business health, such as liquidity levers, inflows and outflows
• Create, execute and maintain the staking business operations to ensure the sustainability, growth and compliance of our staking entities.

Skills You Should HODL

• Experience leading in a highly matrix environment
• Some experience with SQL queries highly preferred
• Passion for cryptocurrency adoption and staking, as well as personal experience with crypto
• Prior experience in management consulting or corporate strategy
• Degree in Business, Engineering or a related field
• High-energy individual and self-starter who is comfortable working in a dynamic environment
• Minimum 7 years of related experience in business operations and working with cryptocurrency or other financial technologies

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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!

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