We’re looking for a highly experienced and strategic Senior Manager to lead our Financial Risk function, specifically focused on our growing crypto treasury operations. In this critical role, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing robust financial risk management frameworks, policies, and controls to safeguard Kraken’s assets and ensure the stability of our financial position in a dynamic and rapidly evolving market.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the buildout and ongoing enhancement of financial risk policies, frameworks, and controls related to Kraken’s treasury and broader crypto assets.
- Develop and implement models and tools for identifying, measuring, monitoring, and reporting financial risks, including market risk, credit risk, liquidity risk, and operational risk.
- Conduct scenario analysis, stress testing, and backtesting to assess the resilience of Kraken’s financial position under various market conditions.
- Collaborate with Treasury, Finance, Engineering, and other teams to integrate risk management practices into business operations and decision-making processes.
- Monitor global financial markets, regulatory developments, and emerging risks in the crypto space, providing timely insights and recommendations to senior management.
- Prepare comprehensive risk reports and presentations for executive leadership, board committees, and external stakeholders.
- Manage and mentor a team of risk professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
- Drive initiatives to automate and streamline risk management processes, leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and internal policies related to financial risk management.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field; Master’s degree or CFA/FRM certification preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in financial risk management, with a significant portion in a leadership role within the cryptocurrency industry or a related fintech sector.
- Deep understanding of financial markets, treasury operations, and various financial instruments, including traditional and crypto assets.
- Proven expertise in developing and implementing risk methodologies, models, and systems (e.g., VaR, CVaR, stress testing, backtesting).
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with proficiency in statistical software and programming languages (e.g., Python, R, SQL).
- Experience with regulatory compliance and reporting in a financial services context.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex risk concepts to diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a high-performing team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating emerging risks.
- Experience with Google Suite and Slack preferred.
