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Kraken · 1 month ago

Data Analyst - Payments & Blockchain

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$110K/yr - $176K/yr

3+ years exp

Kraken is a mission-focused company dedicated to accelerating global adoption of crypto and blockchain technology. The Data Analyst in the Payments & Blockchain team will analyze blockchain and payments data, build automated data models, and communicate insights to influence product improvements and operational efficiency.

BitcoinBlockchainCryptocurrencyEthereum

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Analyze blockchain and payments data (wallet activity, liquidity flows, protocol events) at scale

Validate blockchain transactions and reconcile onchain data with internal ledgers and data sources

Interact with blockchain APIs and our data lake to ensure data accuracy and consistency

Build and maintain automated data models and ETL pipelines using SQL, Python, Airflow, and dbt

Design dashboards that reveal trends across user growth, capital movement, and transaction health

Develop and automate KPIs to monitor product health, payments success, and system reliability

Partner with engineers to improve data quality, schema design, and pipeline performance

Communicate insights through clear, actionable storytelling accessible to all audiences

Qualification

Blockchain fundamentalsSQLPythonETL pipelinesData visualizationAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsDetail-oriented mindset

Required

3+ years in analytics, ideally in crypto, fintech, or financial platforms

Strong understanding of blockchain fundamentals (wallets, bridges, DEXs, token mechanics)

Proficiency in SQL and Python (pandas, numpy, visualization tools)

Experience developing ETL pipelines with Airflow or equivalent orchestrators

Familiarity with dbt and version-controlled analytics workflows

Ability to build clear and intuitive BI dashboards (QuickSight, Tableau, etc.)

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented mindset

Excellent communication skills for translating technical findings into business impact

Preferred

Experience reconciling blockchain and internal financial data at scale

Expertise automating reconciliation, validation, or monitoring systems in data environments

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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