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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.
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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!
Proof of workThe teamOur Krakenites are a world-class team with crypto conviction, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology.
Kraken’s mission is to accelerate the global adoption of crypto so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and financial inclusion. For more than a decade, Kraken has built one of the most trusted and secure platforms in the industry.
Crypto markets introduce entirely new categories of financial risk — stablecoin depegs, exchange failures, liquidity fragmentation, on-chain protocol risk, and 24/7 settlement cycles. Managing these risks requires rethinking traditional financial risk frameworks.
We’re looking for a Senior Manager, Financial Risk to help design and build the systems that protect Kraken’s balance sheet and ecosystem as the industry evolves.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building risk frameworks from first principles, shaping how new crypto products launch safely, and working closely with product, treasury, and engineering teams.
Become a Krakenite and help build the financial infrastructure of the future.
The opportunityAs Senior Manager, Financial Risk, you will help design the financial risk architecture that underpins Kraken’s products, treasury, and platform infrastructure.
Rather than simply monitoring risk, this role focuses on building scalable frameworks that allow Kraken to innovate safely — whether launching new products, expanding into new markets, or integrating with on-chain ecosystems.
You will partner with teams across the company to ensure risk considerations are embedded early in product design, rather than applied after the fact.
Design Financial Risk Frameworks
Build and evolve Kraken’s financial risk frameworks covering counterparty risk, treasury risk, payment rails, and crypto market structure
Define exposure methodologies and risk limits for exchanges, custodians, banks, liquidity providers, and DeFi protocols
Design governance processes that enable safe scaling of Kraken’s financial ecosystem
Shape Product & Platform Risk
Partner with product and engineering teams to evaluate and shape new products before launch
Identify financial risks across margin, derivatives, staking, DeFi integrations, lending, and payments
Help design risk controls, collateral frameworks, and guardrails that enable safe product innovation
Stress Testing & Scenario Design
Build scenario frameworks to model extreme crypto market conditions such as:
stablecoin depegs
exchange failures
liquidity crises
large market drawdowns
Quantify firmwide impacts on liquidity, collateral, and counterparty exposures
Counterparty & Ecosystem Risk
Evaluate financial risks across Kraken’s external ecosystem including liquidity providers, market makers, banks, custodians, and DeFi protocols
Develop exposure limits and monitoring frameworks to prevent concentration risks
Design onboarding frameworks for new counterparties and venues
Treasury & Liquidity Risk
Partner with Treasury to assess risks related to firm investments, liquidity management, and balance sheet exposures
Design frameworks for managing crypto and fiat liquidity across jurisdictions and market conditions
Risk Systems & Analytics
Help design tools and data systems used to measure and visualize financial risk across Kraken
Collaborate with data and engineering teams to build scalable risk analytics infrastructure
Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned
7+ years of experience in financial risk, treasury risk, credit risk, or product risk
Experience at a major bank, trading firm, asset manager, fintech, or crypto company
Strong understanding of financial markets, liquidity risk, and counterparty risk
Interest in crypto market structure, stablecoins, and DeFi ecosystems
Ability to build risk frameworks in fast-moving environments
Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
Familiarity with on-chain analytics or blockchain data
Python or data analysis experience
Unless a specific application deadline is stated in the job posting, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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!
We may ask candidates to complete job-related skills or work-style assessments as part of our hiring process. These assessments are designed to evaluate competencies relevant to the role and are applied consistently across candidates for similar positions. Assessment results are considered alongside other relevant information, such as experience and interviews, and are not the sole basis for any employment decision.
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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The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kraken Digital Asset Exchange and has not been reviewed or approved by Kraken Digital Asset Exchange.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive for many roles, with strong total compensation reported for in‑demand technical and senior positions. Market‑aligned packages are highlighted across key functions, indicating the ability to reach top‑of‑market for certain hires.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity grants are available for most roles, complemented by bonus programs and the option to receive a portion of pay in crypto. This ownership‑oriented design is positioned as part of the standard total compensation approach.
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Flexible Benefits — A remote‑first operating model, flexible time off, and a remote‑workstation setup bonus emphasize autonomy and location flexibility. Core benefits are framed to support distributed work across multiple regions.
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Kraken is one of the world’s longest-standing and most secure crypto platforms. Our mission is to accelerate the global adoption of crypto, so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. Globally, Kraken clients trade more than 200 digital assets and 6 different national currencies, including GBP, EUR, USD, CAD, CHF, and AUD. Kraken was founded in 2011 and was one of the first platforms to offer spot trading with margin,, staking, regulated derivatives and index services. Trusted by over 10 million individuals, traders and institutions around the world, Kraken offers professional 24/7/365 client support along with one of the fastest, most performant trading platforms available. Kraken has set the industry standard for transparency and client trust, and was the first crypto platform to conduct Proof of Reserves. In 2024, Kraken ranked 12th in Newsweek's Global Top 100 list of Most Loved Workplaces. This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to providing a flexible workplace that prioritizes wellbeing and career development. Kraken prioritizes client-centricity, security, and superior products, valuing merit and encouraging bold ideas within a transparent communication framework. Kraken offers a flexible, asynchronous, and globally remote work culture, allowing its employees (aka Krakenites) to balance team and personal needs. Kraken provides diverse learning and development programs, enabling Krakenites to chart their own professional paths in the crypto industry. Benefits include globally competitive compensation (with crypto payment options), flexible time off, wellness perks, and annual team retreats. Kraken's collaborative culture promotes authenticity, humility, and respect, encouraging candid interactions and valuing diverse perspectives from its global team. Crypto conviction is central to Kraken's ethos, driving product and service development. The company views challenges as opportunities for creative problem-solving, remaining adaptable in the fast-paced crypto industry. Kraken seeks individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit and a curious, self-starting approach to complex problems. The company fosters a culture of accountability and clear communication, valuing critical feedback for continuous improvement. Overall, Kraken's EVP reflects its commitment to building a bridge from traditional finance to crypto, both in its broader mission and in supporting employees transitioning to crypto careers.
Why Work With Us
Work at Kraken to be part of a mission-driven crypto revolution. Enjoy a flexible, remote-first culture that values bold ideas. Grow your career with competitive benefits and diverse learning opportunities. Join a collaborative team that embraces innovation, accountability, and globally inclusive perspectives.
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