Sr. Group Product Manager - US Derivatives

Sr. Group Product Manager - US Derivatives 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 https://www.kraken.com/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 https://support.kraken.com/hc/en-us/articles/226090548-How-to-create-an-account-on-Kraken. 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 https://blog.kraken.com/crypto-education/security-at-kraken, crypto education https://blog.kraken.com/category/crypto-education, and world-class client support https://blog.kraken.com/crypto-education/support-at-kraken through our products like Kraken Pro https://pro.kraken.com/, Desktop https://www.kraken.com/desktop, Wallet https://www.kraken.com/wallet, and Kraken Futures https://www.kraken.com/features/futures. Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto! PROOF OF WORK THE TEAM Kraken’s Pro business unit is responsible for our global exchange businesses and trading platforms, including our flagship Kraken Pro web and mobile products, high performance APIs and connectivity, and matching infrastructure across spot, margin and derivative products. Our secure, trusted platform and deep liquidity fuel a wide range of clients and partners, from individuals making their first trade on our powerful yet elegant GUIs, to the most sophisticated algorithmic trading firms and prime brokerages. We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Group Product Manager to lead the development and evolution of our US Derivatives product suite. This role demands a practitioner with deep expertise in US Derivatives trading, crypto and traditional markets, and risk management, combined with an ability to design intuitive UX and raise the bar on our world-class trading experience. As a hands-on leader, you will be responsible for the vision, build, profitable and safe operation of our US Derivative offering. Our success will require your collaboration with senior cross-functional partners across product, engineering, design, finance, risk, legal, compliance, and operations. THE OPPORTUNITY - Partner with senior leadership to define and execute the US derivatives strategy, covering futures, perpetuals, options, structured products, and emerging retail-friendly contracts. - Lead product innovation in US retail derivatives, including prediction markets, event contracts, and simplified instruments designed for accessibility. - Dive deep into the technical, operational, functional, mathematical and legal complexities in order to design and improve the scale, performance, profitability, and efficiency of our US Derivative offering. - Establish detailed product requirements including UI/UX, calculations, API, and processes, and take ownership of their successful build and delivery. - Keep track of industry trends, regulatory developments, and competitive offerings to ensure Kraken is positioned for long-term success in a highly dynamic market - Leverage analytics to monitor product performance, trader behavior, and market trends - Lead and mentor a team of product managers and analysts, in order to achieve our ... (truncated, view full listing at source)