Job title: Product Manager, Payments
Company: Kraken
Job description: Building the Future of CryptoOur 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 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 .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 , , and through our products like , , , and .Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto!Proof of workThe teamWe are currently seeking an experienced Product Manager to join our growing Payments & Blockchain team to be focused on unlocking faster, easier, and more reliable access to our platform across global markets. By owning a portfolio of payment rails-both by method and geography-you’ll directly influence how customers fund and withdraw from their accounts, and how efficiently those flows scale with the business.The Payments & Blockchain team is responsible for the first and last mile of every dollar (digital or fiat) that goes in or out of Kraken.As a member of this team, you will be responsible for driving initiatives that improve authorization rates, reduce friction in user journeys, and adapt our payments infrastructure to meet the diverse needs of users-from first-time retail customers to high-volume institutional partners. This is an opportunity to lead cross-functional efforts spanning backend integrations, partner onboarding, frontend UX, and compliance-sensitive flows for all Kraken users alike.The opportunityOwn and evolve a set of payment rails across both specific methods and geographic regionsLead partner integrations and manage relationships with payment processors, acquirers, and banking partnersDrive continuous improvement of authorization rates, settlement speed, and overall user conversionCollaborate with fraud and compliance teams to ensure payment flows meet security, regulatory, and operational standardsDrive UX enhancements through structured experimentation and customer insightsEnsure payment capabilities are scalable and adaptable across our consumer app, pro trading app, and external interfaces such as on/off-rampsUse data to inform prioritization, track performance, and iterate toward better outcomesSkills you should HODL3-5+ years of product management experience, with a focus on payments, fintech, or financial infrastructureDeep domain expertise in payment systems and rails, including bank transfers, card networks, and/or alternative payment methodsExperience working on both backend systems (e.g. payment orchestration, API integrations) and user-facing featuresA strong customer-centric mindset, with a focus on simplicity, trust, and conversion in payment flowsCollaborative and effective across engineering, design, fraud, compliance, and operationsComfortable working with data to define and measure product impactNice to havesSpecific expertise in card acquiring or LATAM payments#LI-Remote #USUKEU #CANUS #LI-AM1This 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.Stay in the know
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Location: USA
Job date: Fri, 18 Apr 2025 02:56:26 GMT
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