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, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures.

Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto!

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The team

Kraken’s Pro business unit is responsible for our global exchange businesses and trading platforms, including our flagship Kraken Pro web and mobile products and matching infrastructure across spot, margin and derivative products. Our secure, trusted platform and deep liquidity fuel a wide range of clients and partners, from individuals making their first trade on our powerful yet elegant GUIs, to the most sophisticated algorithmic trading firms and prime brokerages.

The opportunity

• Act as an individual contributor with the opportunity to grow into broader ownership as our product and regulatory landscape evolves.

• Partner closely with Legal, Compliance, and Regulatory Affairs to define and deliver regionally compliant margin products.

• Work directly with US regulators and legal experts to explore licensing pathways and frameworks (CFTC, state-level regimes, etc.).

• Drive the expansion of margin trading for US retail customers, developing strategies for nationwide or phased state-by-state launches.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, design, and trading operations to ensure Kraken’s margin offerings are secure, scalable, and intuitive.

• Contribute to strategic initiatives that push the boundaries of what’s possible in regulated crypto trading, influencing product direction through 2026 and beyond.

• Engage with EEA regulation (MiCA/MiFID) and other regional frameworks to help Kraken expand globally while maintaining compliance and innovation balance.

Skills you should HODL

• Ideally 4+ years in Product Management within crypto trading, brokerage, or TradFi margin/lending platforms.

• Regulatory Expertise: Deep understanding of US financial regulation — particularly CFTC frameworks, state-by-state licensing, and retail customer protections. Experience with MiCA/MiFID or equivalent EEA regulation a strong plus.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven ability to work with Legal, Compliance, and Regulatory Affairs teams to design and launch compliant financial products.

• Strategic & Tactical Balance: You can dive deep into the technical details of trading systems, while maintaining a strategic view of market and regulatory opportunities.

• Execution Ownership: Skilled in defining product requirements, prioritizing initiatives, and driving cross-functional teams to deliver impact.

• User Empathy: Understan