Product Manager – Consumer Trading

Title: Product Manager – Consumer Trading

Location: United States United States

Job Description:

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!

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The team

Consumer Trading is a full-stack team behind the Consumer experience in Kraken mobile and web applications. Our flagship product allows our clients to instantly buy, sell, convert any combination of cryptocurrencies and cash. We are constantly working on extending the product suite with new features and improvements.

The opportunity

• Deliver Consumer Trading initiatives – new features, functionalities, enhancements
• Work closely with key stakeholders to gather feedback and communicate roadmap
• Define and develop detailed product and business analysis and requirements
• Perform User Acceptance Testing and ensure requirements were understood and implemented as requested
• Develop product documentation including specifications, wireframes and process flows
• Take ownership over the product and ensure business continuity by collaborating with Finance and Operations teams
• Evangelize the power of analytics and experimentation in building a data-driven organization
• Evaluate new product opportunities and bring forward proposals for products to engage consumers
• Facilitate communication across all project phases and proactively alert management of issues as well as changes to scope, timelines and resources

Skills you should HODL

• 3-5 years of product management experience
• Intimate knowledge of the cryptocurrency exchange space
• Experience in trading on cryptocurrency exchanges
• Prior crypto, trading, or banking experience is required
• Expertise in data gathering and quantitative analysis (SQL, data visualization tools)
• Solution oriented, highly-motivated and proactive self-starter
• Macro-to-micro versatility: 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

Nice to haves

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Good understanding of project management principles and best practices
• Strong grasp of information architecture and user experience best practices

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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.