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, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures.
Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto!
Proof of work
The team
The Director, Liquidity and Financial Management role will build out and oversee a team of experienced Treasury professionals while building a best in class ALM function and the capabilities to support the growth and success of Kraken.
The opportunity
Support the prudent use of the balance sheet across liquidity, capital, and return objectives.
Partner closely with Finance, Risk, Product, and Business teams, as well as senior management.
Participate in the management of liquidity, funding, and risk across the asset and liability sides of the balance sheet.
Establish and monitor limits related to liquidity, FX, and interest rate risk.
Contribute to active management of the enterprise-wide balance sheet and capital structure to meet internal metrics and regulatory requirements.
Support the Treasurer in ensuring the Balance Sheet Management Group (BSMG) drives effective financial resource allocation and governance.
Monitor current and projected balance sheets in coordination with strategic planning and budgeting cycles.
Help develop enterprise-wide liquidity policies, including stress testing frameworks and legal entity liquidity oversight.
Collaborate with senior leaders and product heads; prepare materials for executive-level discussions.
Work cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and Strategy to assess and communicate product pricing, liquidity, and balance sheet impacts.
Track industry trends, peer practices, and relevant developments through research, earnings calls, and market news.
Skills you should HODL
10+ years of experience in asset liability management, ideally within financial services, fintech, or a high-growth technology company.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics; MBA preferred. CPA or CFA highly valued.
Deep knowledge and passion for crypto, digital assets, and blockchain.
Strong analytical and modeling skills; deep understanding of liquidity, capital, and balance sheet management.
Effective communicator, confident in presenting to senior leadership, board members, and regulators.
Proven track record of building and scaling teams, processes, and systems from the ground up.
Strong relationship-builder with the ability to collaborate across product, finance, and engineering teams.
Skilled at improving process efficiency, financial transparency, and strategic financial resource allocation.
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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.
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