Product Manager - Payments & Blockchain

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.

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.

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!

The Team

We are currently seeking an experienced Product Manager to join our growing Payments & Blockchain team, with a focus on analyzing and optimizing growth across Kraken's crypto systems. The Payments & Blockchain team is responsible for the first and last mile of every dollar (digital or fiat) that goes in or out of Kraken, as well as driving strategic decisions that improve asset listings and liquidity.

Join our Crypto team to help integrate Kraken's systems with an ever-expanding universe of cryptocurrencies and blockchains while providing actionable insights from both on-chain and internal data.

As a member of this team, your focus is on protecting client funds and driving continuous improvement. You will build systems and analyses that inform listings strategies, monitor market performance, and enable the timely and secure processing of client transactions, ensuring the safety and security of all funds on the exchange.

The Opportunity

Lead the delivery of new features, enhancements, and optimizations for Launchpad and Token Services products

Define and articulate detailed product requirements, supported by business analysis and stakeholder input

Produce clear documentation including product specifications, wireframes, and process flows

Collaborate cross-functionally to align stakeholders, communicate product vision, and maintain a transparent roadmap

Continuously improve the crypto funding client experience (CX) through structured experimentation and insights

Support and enhance mission-critical crypto funding infrastructure to ensure system reliability and performance

Support the development of 0-1 product initiatives, from ideation to execution

Leverage data to drive prioritization, monitor product performance, and iterate toward improved outcomes

Skills You Should Hodl

3-5 years of product management experience

1-2+ years of experience launching successful products in fintech, DeFi, Crypto Exchange or other complex technical domains

Strong understanding of crypto infrastructure and tooling you consider yourself a crypto native

Proficiency in data analysis, applying a metrics-driven approach to guide decision making

Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with strong ownership and execution ability

Ability to operate strategically while managing details effectively

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with experience collaborating across diverse teams

Outstanding organizational and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment

Nice to Haves

Experience with Asset listings, Crypto Launchpads, Accelerators, or Tokenomics platforms

Demonstrated success in driving product-led growth, including activation, retention, and monetization strategies

Background in B2B or SaaS product models

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 knowledgeable 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.