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About Kraken
As one of the largest and most trusted digital asset platforms globally, we are empowering people to experience the life-changing potential of crypto. Trusted by over 8 million consumer and pro traders, institutions, and authorities worldwide - our unique combination of products, services, and global expertise is helping tip the scales towards mass crypto adoption. But we’re only just getting started. We want to be pioneers in crypto and add value to the everyday lives of billions. Now is not the time to sit on the sidelines. Join us to bring crypto to the world.
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About the Role & Team
We will consider candidates at all experience levels. This is a fully remote role and we will consider applicants based throughout the world.
The team is responsible for Kraken’s trading products and services, taking ideas from concept to release, and ensuring they deliver superior user experience and performance when operating at scale 24/7. Our global clients range from individual traders and enthusiasts to the largest and most sophisticated institutions, who use our mobile and web (Kraken Pro) and API platforms to trade spot, margin, derivative and staking products across some of the most cutting edge digital assets. We tackle both strategic, greenfield projects into new business lines like custody and expansion into other asset classes, as well as continuous and relentless improvement of existing products and systems. For over 10 years we’ve been operating one the crypto industry’s most secure, liquid, fast and diverse marketplaces, and you’ll help take it to the next level.
We’re looking for product talent with experience and expertise in any of the following areas:
Mobile or web trading platforms
Electronic trading systems (CLOB, OTC, multilateral)
Modern API design and documentation
Institutional custody, credit and settlement mechanisms
Margin, derivatives (futures, options), risk management
Margin Systems Group
The Margin Systems Group is responsible for the design, development, implementation, and operation of the firm’s margin trading, collateralized lending, and exposure monitoring systems. The Margin Systems Group partners with revenue-producing business areas across the firm to provide the underlying infrastructure to support their growing business activities. This group also takes a leading role in the design and implementation of the firm’s risk policies and procedures. The ideal candidate has professional experience with trading and trading products, lending and lending products, market and credit risk theory and practice, a detailed understanding of the transaction processing lifecycle, is data-driven, technically adept and has a proven track record of Product Management achievement. The position requires interaction with a wide variety of internal stakeholders at various levels of the organization.
The successful candidate should thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, process-driven environment and be able to adapt and adjust plans on-the-fly. The position requires interaction with a wide variety of internal stakeholders at various levels of the organization. Candidates must possess the ability and willingness to balance consumer needs with business priorities and articulate the rationale behind decisions.
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Location Tagging: #US #EU
We’re powered by people from around the world with their own unique and diverse experiences. We value all Krakenites and their talents, contributions, and perspectives, regardless of their background. 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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