Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values, dedicated to accelerating the global adoption of crypto. The Product Manager II for US Derivatives will lead the roadmap and strategy for derivatives products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact solutions and enhance user engagement.
Responsibilities
- Assume ownership of the prediction markets and event-based contracts product roadmap, functional design and competitive strategy
- Lead relevant working groups including front-end applications and APIs from ideation to product launch
- Work closely with Engineering, Design, Operations, Compliance and other product managers to manage priorities within the working group and balance the needs of internal stakeholders on the product road map
- Contribute to the development of the strategy, road map, and business plan for prediction markets, event based contracts and other US derivative products
- Perform research to gain market insights across the industry
- Perform User Acceptance Testing and ensure that engineering work has been built to meet the requirements laid out
- Help to manage engagement with customers, internal and various other external parties
- Evangelize the power of analytics and experimentation in building a data-driven organization
Skills
- Working knowledge of US CFTC based derivative products, including but not limited to event-based contracts and strong understanding of market design and structure
- Previous experience building out US derivative trading products for institutional and/or retail clients
- Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams to deliver complex, high-impact products
- Familiarity with flow of funds within different parties that engage with US based derivatives products and crypto native spot products
- Previous product management experience, with a minimum of 1 year in crypto and/or forex/brokerage industries; preferably derivative focused offerings
- Strong knowledge of global crypto derivative offerings across traditional markets and crypto-native CeFi & DeFi
- Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and the ability to distill complex ideas
Company Overview
Kraken is a global cryptocurrency exchange platform that allows users to buy, sell, and trade digital assets securely. It was founded in 1911, and is headquartered in Remote First, US, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.kraken.com/.Company H1B Sponsorship
Kraken has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.