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About the Role & Team
This is a fully remote role, we will consider applicants based throughout the world.
The Product Manager will be responsible for the products offered on the Kraken OTC Trading Desk. The ideal candidate has financial trading knowledge (preferably within cryptocurrency markets) and experience working with institutional clients. Additionally they must be data-driven, process oriented, technically adept and have a proven track record of achievement.
Responsibilities include product and market expertise, the creation of product requirements, project schedules and supporting materials in partnership with design, content, technology and service teams. The product manager provides day-to-day cross-functional leadership to ensure the timely delivery of projects which meet established feature, usability, content and quality requirements.
The successful candidate should thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, process-driven environment and be able to adapt and adjust plans on-the-fly. The position requires interaction with a wide variety of internal stakeholders at various levels of the organization. Candidates must possess the ability and willingness to balance consumer needs with business priorities and articulate the rationale behind decisions. They must also have exceptional project management skills.
Responsibilities
- Create, adjust and deliver overall product strategy and product roadmap
- Work closely in a cross-functional team environment coordinating with multiple team leads to utilize resources in delivering the OTC Desk needs
- Work closely with Head of OTC operations to define and develop detailed product and business requirements
- Perform User Acceptance Testing and ensure requirements were understood and implemented as requested
- Influence product and technology strategy and direction (roadmap), and product and user experience decision-making
- Manage engagement with internal and external parties
- Evangelize the power of analytics and experimentation in building a data-driven organization
- Actively prioritize product backlog , pre-planning, prioritization and user story mapping sessions
- Develop product documentation including specifications, wireframes, site-maps, and process flows
- Facilitate communication across all project phases and proactively alert management of changes to scope, timelines and resources
- Ensure proper integration and scalability of shared systems, products and tools
Requirements
- Expert knowledge of cryptocurrency trading, lending, and complex automated platforms
- A deep understanding of the needs of the end consumer: institutions and high net worth individuals
- 3+ years of product management experience
- Expertise in data gathering and analysis
- Solution oriented, highly-motivated and proactive self-starter
- SQL and Python experience is encouraged, but not required
- Strong grasp of information architecture and user experience best practices
- Strategic mindset coupled with a keen attention to detail
- Well-rounded interpersonal skills, and experience interacting with diverse personalities
- Outstanding organizational and communication skills and the ability to balance multiple priorities
- Advocate for project management principles and best practices
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills
We’re powered by people from around the world with their own unique and diverse experiences. We value all Krakenites and their talents, contributions, and perspectives, regardless of their background. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgable about crypto!
As an equal opportunity employer we don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Whether that’s based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.
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