Principal, Business Operations, xStocks

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! Proof of work The team xStocks is Kraken’s tokenized equities platform, building core market infrastructure for globally accessible, onchain equities. The market is early but demand is real, and the opportunity is significant as the business sits at the intersection of crypto infrastructure and traditional capital markets. Unlike point solutions, xStocks integrates issuance, custody, compliance, trading infrastructure, and distribution into a single stack, enabling exchanges, fintechs, brokers, and regional operators to offer tokenized equities at scale. As the business grows, we are strengthening the operating backbone to support disciplined expansion. As Principal, Business Operations, you will act as a co-owner of the xStocks and Equities business—partnering with leadership to drive growth, own cross-functional initiatives, and help scale a category-defining platform.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in strategy, business operations, consulting, or similar analytical roles
Strong generalist mindset with the ability to move across strategy, finance, product, and operations
Strong structured problem-solving skills
Comfort operating in ambiguity with high ownership
Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across functions
Passion for fintech, capital markets, and the evolution of financial infrastructure

Nice To Haves

Background at a top-tier consulting firm (MBB or equivalent) strongly preferred
Experience in fintech, crypto, or financial infrastructure strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Drive the business forward across product, commercial, operational, and regulatory fronts
Identify gaps, bottlenecks, and structural weaknesses – and fix them
Operate as a co-owner of the xStocks and Equities business
Own high-impact cross-functional initiatives from definition through execution
Step into ambiguous or under-owned areas and bring clarity, structure, and momentum
Support strategy, market positioning and GTM with rigorous analysis
Partner closely with Sales, Product, Engineering, Legal, Compliance, and Finance to ensure coordinated execution
Improve operating cadence, decision quality, and accountability across teams
Support market expansion initiatives and new strategic opportunities
Help grow the business – not just measure it