About the company
Kraken, the trusted and secure digital asset exchange, is on a mission to accelerate the adoption of cryptocurrency so that you and the rest of the world can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. Our 2,350+ Krakenites are a world-class team ranging from the crypto-curious to industry experts, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology. As a fully remote company, we already have Krakenites in 70+ countries (speaking 50+ languages). We're one of the most diverse organizations on the planet and this remains key to our values. We continue to lead the industry with new product advancements like Kraken NFT, on- and off-chain staking and instant bitcoin transfers via the Lightning Network.
Job Summary
The opportunity
šDeliver Operational Excellence Across Institutional Flows - Execute and maintain middle-office processes supporting OTC, exchange, and lending activity. Ensure accurate trade capture, flawless settlement, and timely reconciliation for all regional institutional clients and counterparties. šEnsure Accurate and Timely Settlement - Oversee post-trade processing, manage settlement instructions, coordinate with custodians, venues, and counterparties, and resolve trade breaks or exceptions. Maintain high data integrity across systems and uphold operational best practices. šInventory and Balance Monitoring - Monitor digital asset and fiat balances across custodians, venues, and wallets. Support Trading and Treasury in maintaining optimal inventory allocation and settlement readiness. šSupport Process & SOP Implementation - Execute processes and workflows defined by the global Head of Middle Office. Identify inefficiencies and propose improvements, contributing to continuous enhancement of operational infrastructure. šCross-Functional Coordination - Partner with Trading, Treasury, Risk, Product, and Engineering to support new product launches, infrastructure upgrades, and system enhancements. Ensure regional needs are accounted for in global workflows.
Skills you should HODL
šMiddle Office & Post-Trade Understanding - 3+ years of experience in middle office, trading operations, settlements, clearing, or reconciliations within a trading firm, OTC desk, brokerage, exchange, or investment banking institution. šTrade Lifecycle Expertise - Solid understanding of trade capture, allocations, settlements, reconciliation, and exception management across digital assets or traditional markets. šSettlement & Reconciliation Skills - Comfortable with settlement flows, confirmation processes, wallet/custodian coordination, and resolving breaks in a fast-moving environment. šOperational Rigor - Detail-oriented mindset with a strong understanding of controls, risk awareness, and data accuracy. Ability to follow SOPs and maintain high-quality operational execution. šCross-Functional Communication - Able to coordinate effectively with Trading, Treasury, Risk, and Product teams. Strong communication and problem-solving skills. šInstitutional Mindset - Experience supporting institutional clients or counterparties; able to handle urgency, complexity, and precision in post-trade workflows. šCrypto-Friendly, TradFi-Ready - Comfortable operating in both crypto-native and traditional finance environments. Passion for digital assets and operational innovation.
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