Chief of Staff to the CEO, Kraken
Administrative
$96-192k
More information about location
Cryptocurrency exchange
Open for applications
Cryptocurrency exchange
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
$96-192k
More information about location
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To accelerate the global adoption of crypto, so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion.
Role
Who you are
- Experience as a Chief of Staff, senior Executive Assistant, or Business Partner to a C-level executive, ideally in a high-growth startup
- Experience supporting a CEO through board cycles and company-wide communications
- Experience in crypto, fintech, or another regulated industry
- A proven record of managing complex, high-stakes calendars and logistics with exceptional precision and no missed details
- Exceptional judgment and discretion in handling confidential matters and acting on the Co-CEO’s behalf
- Excellent communication skills and the executive presence to work comfortably with C-suite leaders, board members, and external partners
- Experience managing or mentoring executive assistants or other administrative professionals
- Ability to travel at a moment’s notice
- 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
What the job involves
- As Chief of Staff to the Co-CEO, you will run the administrative engine of the Office of the CEOs, owning how the Co-CEO’s time, travel, and meetings operate. You will serve as the Co-CEO’s trusted partner in preparing for and executing the company’s most important conversations, from one-on-ones to Board sessions and company-wide forums
- You will report directly to the Co-CEO and work closely with the executive team and administrative staff
- Own the Co-CEO’s calendar end to end: prioritize, protect focus time, resolve conflicts without needing to ask, and anticipate needs before they become problems
- Own preparation for the Co-CEO’s meetings, with briefing materials, context, and follow-ups
- Travel with the Co-CEO and other executives, handling logistics, scheduling, and day-of coordination
- Manage logistics for Board meetings, including scheduling, materials coordination, and day-of execution
- Manage logistics for executive team meetings
- Manage logistics for company-wide meetings
Our take
Kraken is one of the world's leading and longest-standing cryptocurrency exchanges, known for its focus on transparency and security. The platform offers trading across a wide range of digital assets and fiat currencies, including USD, EUR, and CAD, and serves millions of users globally. Consistently rated as one of the most trusted and secure exchanges in the industry, Kraken has built a reputation on reliability, users protection, and a commitment to its proof-of-reserves verification that allows clients to independently confirm their holdings.
Kraken allows users to trade and invest in spot and derivatives markets, as well as participate in staking, custody, and tokenized asset products. It was also among the first exchanges to undergo a cryptographically verifiable proof-of-reserves audit and continues to lead with innovations such as tokenized US stocks ("xStocks") for non-US customers and expanded institutional services. Alongside this, the company's offerings are designed to make digital finance more accessible and complaint while supporting traders, investors, and enterprises navigating the fast-evolving crypto landscape.
On top of this success, Kraken reported a standout performance in the third quarter of 2025 - doubling its revenue year-on-year to $648M and boosting quarterly profit margins to nearly 28%. Trading volumes climbed to $562B, while assets on the platform rose to $59B, emphasizing the exchange's growth and strong customer confidence. Having expanded its product suite, strengthened its institutional reach, and invested in governance and compliance, Kraken is now in a position for continued expansion (and, potentially, a future public listing), as one of the most resilient and respected names in the global crypto market.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Nov 2025
$800m
LATE VC
Sep 2025
$500m
LATE VC
Total funding: $1.4bn
Company benefits
- Remote-first and work from anywhere
- Competitive salary regardless of location, and the option to be paid in crypto
- Equity grants offered with most roles
- Flexible paid time off
- Wellness Program that includes a fitness coach, free access to wellbeing apps, and a monthly wellness stipend
- Mental health and life coaching benefits for you and your dependents
- Startup-level autonomy with the scale and learning opportunities of a global platform
- Remote workstation set-up bonus
- And more!
Leadership
David Ripley
(Co-CEO)David joined Kraken in 2016 as COO and became Co-CEO in 2023. Prior to this, he co-founded Glidera where he served as the CEO for nearly 3 years. He also spent over 6 years at The Boston Consulting Group, joining as a Consultant before becoming a Project Lead and then Principal.
Arjun Sethi
(Co-CEO)Arjun is the co-founder of Tribe Capital, Foundation, Termina, and Kapital.
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