Principal, Business Operations

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.

What makes us different?

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.

Before you apply, please read the Kraken Culture page to learn more about our internal culture, values, and mission. We also expect candidates to familiarize themselves with the Kraken app. Learn how to create a Kraken account here.

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!

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The team

Business Operations is the nerve center of the company, leading the charge on planning, business intelligence, performance measurement, and transformational initiatives. The team has deep insight into the metrics that drive the business and works cross-functionally to ensure all Krakenites are working in tandem to reach and exceed Kraken’s goals.

We’re looking for a Principal, Business Operations to own core processes while driving key operational uplift projects across Finance, Product, and Treasury. This role sits at the intersection of financial control, product execution, and enterprise operations — ensuring the business runs smoothly while helping prepare Kraken for its next phase of growth.

The opportunity

• Drive cross-functional initiatives that enhance processes, strengthen controls, and improve operational efficiency across Product, Finance, Legal, KX,, and Compliance.
• Maintain and refine key cross-functional operations.
• Define and track enterprise KPI targets, delivering analytic insights that inform Kraken’s strategy and shape priorities across Product and Commercial teams.
• Support annual and quarterly planning, coordinating inputs across FP&A, Product, and Data teams, and preparing materials for business reviews, board decks, and executive updates.
• Lead or contribute to integration projects from acquisitions or strategic partnerships, ensuring alignment, synergy, and data consistency across functions.
• Partner with Finance, Audit, and Treasury teams to build robust business processes and strengthen company-wide financial controls.
• Build trusted relationships across teams and levels, from C-suite leaders to product managers, fostering alignment, accountability, and execution on key initiatives.

Skills you should HODL

• 5+ years of proven experience in Business Operations, FP&A, Product Strategy, or Consulting at a high-growth fintech, crypto, or technology company, or with a top-tier management consulting firm or investment bank.
• Proven success leading complex, cross-functional initiatives involving multiple business units (Finance, Legal, Product, KX) from inception through execution.
• Strong grasp of financial planning, reporting, and controls processes, with the ability to bridge Product and Finance and translate roadmap decisions into financial and operational outcomes.
• Analytical and strategic thinker, skilled at identifying business drivers and uncovering insights that lead to measurable improvements.
• Experienced in driving company planning cycles and operational processes that support scale and strong business outcomes.
• Excellent communicator and presenter, able to distill complex information into clear, actionable narratives for executives and cross-functional stakeholders.
• High-ownership mindset, comfortable rolling up your sleeves to build processes, solve problems, and drive change in fast-paced environments.
• Trusted advisor to senior executives, capable of influencing key decisions and advancing high-impact initiatives.

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This job is accepting ongoing applications and there is no application deadline.

Please note, applicants are permitted to redact or remove information on their resume that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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 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.