Principal, Business Operations, Xstocks - Remote Eligible

Building the Future of Crypto

Our Krakenites are a world-class team with crypto conviction, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology.

Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values. As a Krakenite, you'll join us on our mission to accelerate the global adoption of crypto, so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. For over a decade, Kraken's focus on our mission and crypto ethos has attracted many of the most talented crypto experts in the world.

As a fully remote company, we have Krakenites in 70+ countries who speak over 50 languages. Krakenites are industry pioneers who develop premium crypto products for experienced traders, institutions, and newcomers to the space. Kraken is committed to industry-leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support through our products like Kraken Pro, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures.

Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto!

The Opportunity

• Drive the business forward across product, commercial, operational, and regulatory fronts
• Identify gaps, bottlenecks, and structural weaknesses – and fix them
• Operate as a co-owner of the xStocks and Equities business
• Own high-impact cross-functional initiatives from definition through execution
• Step into ambiguous or under-owned areas and bring clarity, structure, and momentum
• Support strategy, market positioning and GTM with rigorous analysis
• Partner closely with Sales, Product, Engineering, Legal, Compliance, and Finance to ensure coordinated execution
• Improve operating cadence, decision quality, and accountability across teams
• Support market expansion initiatives and new strategic opportunities
• Help grow the business – not just measure it

Skills You Should Hodl

• 8+ years of experience in strategy, business operations, consulting, or similar analytical roles
• Background at a top-tier consulting firm (MBB or equivalent) strongly preferred
• Strong generalist mindset with the ability to move across strategy, finance, product, and operations
• Experience in fintech, crypto, or financial infrastructure strongly preferred
• Strong structured problem-solving skills
• Comfort operating in ambiguity with high ownership
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across functions
• Passion for fintech, capital markets, and the evolution of financial infrastructure

Kraken is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate all Krakenites for their diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions and unique perspectives. We hire strictly based on merit, meaning we seek out the candidates with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills considered the most suitable for the job. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgeable about crypto!

We may ask candidates to complete job-related skills or work-style assessments as part of our hiring process. These assessments are designed to evaluate competencies relevant to the role and are applied consistently across candidates for similar positions. Assessment results are considered alongside other relevant information, such as experience and interviews, and are not the sole basis for any employment decision.

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.