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
šDrive cross-functional efforts to implement transformative initiatives that enhance processes and drive operational efficiencies, resulting in improved business outcomes šDefine and ensure accountability for Krakenās enterprise KPIs, and drive analytic insights to inform decisions that shape both Krakenās company strategy and the near-term direction of Krakenās Product and commercial teams šContribute to multi-product and multi-functional integration initiatives resulting from strategic acquisitions and partnerships, with the objective of maximizing deal synergy and enterprise value šSupport Krakenās enterprise operations model, at the nexus of the operations of multiple functions and practices, including Finance, Tax, Legal, Compliance, People, and Risk šSupport Kraken's quarterly planning efforts and own the process of preparing and presenting periodic business reviews, board presentations, and internal leadership communications that clearly articulate the key drivers of Krakenās performance šBuild and maintain close relationships with cross-functional stakeholders, including all product and corporate functions critical to business performance
Skills you should HODL
š6+ years of proven experience in a business operations role, ideally at high-growth technology companies in the fintech or crypto spaces, or with a top-tier management consulting firm or investment bank šAnalytical powerhouse, with ninja-like ability to pick apart a business and drive critical insights that lead to operational improvement šExcellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex information into clear, compelling narratives for diverse audiences šDemonstrated expertise leading change management initiatives within complex organizations šProven experience managing and leading large, complex cross-functional initiatives involving multiple BUs with interdependent capabilities, from inception to completion šExperience driving successful company planning exercises for hyper-growth companies, leading to strong business outcomes in subsequent cycles šProven ability to interact with senior executives, influencing key decisions and driving progress on complex, high-impact initiatives