Vice President of Global Treasurer & Credit Risk Officer, Kraken
$235-387.2k
+ Equity and bonus
Cryptocurrency exchange
Be an early applicant
Cryptocurrency exchange
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
$235-387.2k
+ Equity and bonus
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To accelerate the adoption of cryptocurrency so that you and the rest of the world can achieve financial freedom and inclusion.
Role
Who you are
- The VP, Global Treasurer & Credit Risk Officer we seek has a broad and well-rounded treasury skill set
- They must have the proven ability to partner with the CFO and other leaders across the organization to deliver on committed financial goals, maintain the highest standards in financial management, and consistently add value to the leadership process, strategy development and business operations
- The successful candidate will have positively influenced financial performance at current and previous companies
- They should have a solid understanding of accounting principles and systems knowledge
- This person must possess exceptional attention to detail, initiative and critical thinking skills
- They must be a hands-on leader, strong communicator (oral, written, and interpersonal), and collaborator with the ability to thrive in a dynamic and results-oriented environment
- 13+ years of progressive treasury leadership experience; strong preference for fintech, cryptocurrency, or financial services industries
- Demonstrated expertise in managing global treasury operations across multiple currencies and jurisdictions
- Proven success with financial planning, working capital optimization, and cash/collateral management
- Strong familiarity with cryptocurrencies, digital wallets, blockchain transactions, and crypto trading or algorithmic bots
- Experience selecting and implementing treasury technologies, improving workflows, and driving automation
- Excellent negotiation skills in areas such as credit agreements, banking partnerships, M&A, and financing transactions
- Deep understanding of capital markets, derivatives, macroeconomics, and treasury-related risk management
- Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, BI tools (e.g., Tableau), and Excel/Google Suite
- Effective communicator with experience presenting to senior executives, board members, and investors
- Educational background in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field; MBA, CFA, or CTP preferred
What the job involves
- The VP, Global Treasurer & Credit Risk Officer will oversee treasury operations, investment management, liquidity management, capital allocation, credit/currency risk management, and back-office settlement
- This leader will develop and implement the long-term strategic vision and spearhead the technological advancement of the treasury function while partnering with the Risk Desk, Finance, Data, Product, and Engineering teams
- In executing these mandates, they will use their business knowledge and analytical skills to drive revenue, control risk, and provide value to the company and consumers
- As Kraken prepares for a potential IPO, this leader will also play a critical role in readying the treasury organization for public company standards—enhancing governance, transparency, and regulatory compliance across all functions
- Lead global treasury operations, including liquidity management, capital structure optimization, and credit risk
- Manage short- and long-term cash flows, including cash forecasting, rebalancing, and funding strategies across multiple entities and currencies
- Develop and implement global hedging strategies (e.g., FX futures, derivatives) to mitigate currency and financial risks
- Collaborate with the CFO, CAO, and cross-functional leaders to align treasury strategy with corporate goals
- Prepare the treasury function to operate within a public company environment, including enhancing transparency, compliance, controls, and audit readiness
- Oversee cryptocurrency and fiat cash management, including reconciliation of wallets and bank accounts across entities
- Own and maintain banking and financial institution relationships globally; negotiate and manage credit facilities and service contracts
- Develop treasury systems, tools (e.g., treasury workstation), and processes for automation, scalability, and SOX compliance
- Lead treasury-related components of mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, financing, and integration
- Establish and manage credit and counterparty risk policies; oversee risk management framework and internal controls
- Partner with Data, Risk, Engineering, and Product to create dashboards and insights that inform decision-making and operational improvements
- Drive the company’s capital markets strategy, including fixed income, crypto markets, and structured products
- Develop fraud detection, disaster recovery, and security processes related to treasury and financial operations
- Champion the adoption of automation and scalable technology solutions to improve operational efficiency, accuracy, and speed across all treasury workflows
- Build custom treasury dashboards and analytics capabilities in partnership with Data and Engineering teams; bring a strong perspective on best-in-class treasury tools, systems, and infrastructure
- Communicate complex financial strategies and treasury-related reporting and presentations clearly and persuasively to executive leadership, the Board of Directors and cross-functional stakeholders; influence strategic decisions through data-driven insights and strong financial storytelling.
- Grow, develop and lead a global treasury team
Our take
Kraken is the world’s largest global bitcoin exchange in euro volume and liquidity. Kraken’s clients also trade USD, CAD, ETH, XRP, LTC and other digital currencies, on a platform consistently rated the best and most secure bitcoin exchange by independent news media.
Kraken was the first bitcoin exchange to have its market data displayed on the Bloomberg Terminal, the first to pass a cryptographically verifiable proof-of-reserves audit, and one of the first exchanges to offer leveraged bitcoin margin trading.
Kraken are one of the top 3 bitcoin exchanges by volume, behind Coinbase and bit-x with an 18% market share. While this is a competitive space to operate in - the volume of crypto being exchanged every day is very high, so there's space for multiple winners.
Kraken have made a number of acquisitions and have strengthened its world-leading position with the launch of new products, features and apps and a 24/7 multi-lingual support line. The company will continue to provide clients with easier and more versatile ways to participate in the crypto ecosystem.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Feb 2019
$100m
SERIES C
Mar 2014
$5m
SERIES A
Total funding: $111.5m
Company benefits
- Work where you want: 90% of Krakenites work remotely, we believe people do their best work wherever they're happiest
- Flexibility and Autonomy: We are highly results-focused vs. time-focused. We want you to work when and how you need to keep you at your most proactive
- We value diversity: Our Team is spread across 60 countries. By joining Kraken you'll be part of a truly multicultural organization that values diversity and inclusion
- A new approach to salary: Kraken prides itself on being at the forefront of crypto innovation, and that means the majority of our workforce has the option to be paid in bitcoin
- Equity Options: Kraken owes its success and growth to its people. That's why we offer nearly all our Krakenites a stake in the company
Company HQ
Financial District, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Jesse Powell
(Chairman of the Board)Previously co-founded Verge Gallery & Studio Project, Lewt and Internet Ventures & Holdings
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