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Kraken · 2 months ago

Senior Product Manager - Margin - Regulatory

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$127K/yr - $203K/yr

4+ years exp

Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values, aiming to accelerate the global adoption of crypto for financial freedom and inclusion. The Senior Product Manager will partner with Legal, Compliance, and Regulatory Affairs to develop compliant margin products and drive their expansion for US retail customers.

BitcoinBlockchainCryptocurrencyEthereum

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Act as an individual contributor with the opportunity to grow into broader ownership as our product and regulatory landscape evolves

Partner closely with Legal, Compliance, and Regulatory Affairs to define and deliver regionally compliant margin products

Work directly with US regulators and legal experts to explore licensing pathways and frameworks (CFTC, state-level regimes, etc.)

Drive the expansion of margin trading for US retail customers, developing strategies for nationwide or phased state-by-state launches

Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, design, and trading operations to ensure Kraken’s margin offerings are secure, scalable, and intuitive

Contribute to strategic initiatives that push the boundaries of what’s possible in regulated crypto trading, influencing product direction through 2026 and beyond

Engage with EEA regulation (MiCA/MiFID) and other regional frameworks to help Kraken expand globally while maintaining compliance and innovation balance

Qualification

Product ManagementRegulatory ExpertiseCross-Functional CollaborationStrategic & Tactical BalanceExecution OwnershipUser EmpathyGrowth Mindset

Required

Ideally 4+ years in Product Management within crypto trading, brokerage, or TradFi margin/lending platforms

Regulatory Expertise: Deep understanding of US financial regulation — particularly CFTC frameworks, state-by-state licensing, and retail customer protections. Experience with MiCA/MiFID or equivalent EEA regulation a strong plus

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven ability to work with Legal, Compliance, and Regulatory Affairs teams to design and launch compliant financial products

Strategic & Tactical Balance: You can dive deep into the technical details of trading systems, while maintaining a strategic view of market and regulatory opportunities

Execution Ownership: Skilled in defining product requirements, prioritizing initiatives, and driving cross-functional teams to deliver impact

User Empathy: Understands the needs of retail traders and can translate regulatory complexity into seamless, customer-first experiences

Growth Mindset: Excited by ambiguity, driven by curiosity, and motivated to expand your scope as Kraken's product and regulatory landscape evolves

Company

Kraken

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Kraken is a global cryptocurrency exchange platform that allows users to buy, sell, and trade digital assets securely.

Founded in 1911

Remote First, US

1001-5000 employees

https://www.kraken.com/

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