Product Manager II - US Derivatives

Kraken

2d • Remote

About The Position

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 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.
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, crypto education, and world-class client support through our products like Kraken Pro, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures.
Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto!
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The team
The Derivatives Product Team is responsible for driving the derivatives roadmap and strategy forward to deliver our clients a best in class derivatives exchange. Our team builds a range of derivatives services including the derivatives trading engine, trading APIs and UIs, and the products that trade on them.
The opportunity
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.

Requirements

• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed