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Kraken · 1 month ago

Middle Office Manager (US)

Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values, aiming to accelerate the global adoption of crypto. As a Middle Office Manager, you will support institutional trading and lending operations, ensuring seamless post-trade execution across settlement, reconciliation, and inventory flows while collaborating with various departments to deliver operational excellence.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

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
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
Monitor digital asset and fiat balances across custodians, venues, and wallets
Support Trading and Treasury in maintaining optimal inventory allocation and settlement readiness
Execute processes and workflows defined by the global Head of Middle Office
Identify inefficiencies and propose improvements, contributing to continuous enhancement of operational infrastructure
Partner with Trading, Treasury, Risk, Product, and Engineering to support new product launches, infrastructure upgrades, and system enhancements

Qualification

Middle Office ExperienceTrade Lifecycle ExpertiseSettlement SkillsOperational RigorCross-Functional CommunicationInstitutional MindsetCrypto KnowledgeTradFi Knowledge

Required

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
Solid understanding of trade capture, allocations, settlements, reconciliation, and exception management across digital assets or traditional markets
Comfortable with settlement flows, confirmation processes, wallet/custodian coordination, and resolving breaks in a fast-moving environment
Detail-oriented mindset with a strong understanding of controls, risk awareness, and data accuracy. Ability to follow SOPs and maintain high-quality operational execution
Able to coordinate effectively with Trading, Treasury, Risk, and Product teams. Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Experience supporting institutional clients or counterparties; able to handle urgency, complexity, and precision in post-trade workflows
Comfortable operating in both crypto-native and traditional finance environments. Passion for digital assets and operational innovation

Preferred

Experience with OTC crypto trading or custodial settlement platforms
Familiarity with wallet operations, blockchain settlement, or custody solutions
Exposure to prime brokerage, securities settlement, or collateral management
Knowledge of post-trade automation or reconciliation tools

Benefits

Equity
Commission
Bonus program
Equity program
Wellness allowance
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)

Company

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

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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David Ripley
CEO
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Trevor Rutar, MBA
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Kraken Bank
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