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
Kraken is looking for an experienced recruiter across a multitude of geographies, to support non-technical areas of our global business. We value speed, accuracy and a high bar and in turn you would join a team of high performing best in class individuals.
You will partner with senior stakeholders and hiring managers to build winning strategies that deliver outstanding talent, against ruthless competition, in a fully remote, high-paced and asynchronous environment. This is an opportunity to partner with the brightest minds in the Crypto industry, hand in hand helping shape one of the most innovative businesses in the world.
In return, we offer the chance to leave a mark in one of the most innovative companies in the space as well as the opportunity to join a world-class and high-performance team. If you believe you have what it takes, continue reading below.
The opportunity
- Design and execute merit-first and scalable recruitment processes across one of the most critical and competitive function at Kraken
- Partner with Hiring Managers and different teams to drive end-to-end campaigns, supporting their decision making with sound data and market insights
- Act as a force of change - navigate complex environments, force uncomfortable conversations, act relentlessly in the interest of Kraken
- Operate as a problem solver and force multiplier by removing blockers and delivering high-value hires
- Contribute to cross-functional projects that elevate our global recruiting infrastructure and help define what “great” looks like.
Skills you should HODL
- Recruitment experience from a reputable, fast-growing technology/product business against ruthless competition
- High motor - you bring relentless energy and consistent effort to everything you do. You don’t coast, you’re always in motion and making things happen.
- Scrappyness - you do not see problems but opportunities
- Sound appreciation for the fundamentals of talent acquisition, but creative and inquisitive when considering modern tactics
- High agency, strong bias for action, and the confidence to push boundaries, influence stakeholders, and close exceptional talent without compromise.
- Comfort in the chaos, thriving in ambiguity, owning your outcomes, and moving with urgency in a fully async, remote-native setting
- Interest for financial technologies and cryptocurrency
Please note: this is a temporary position for a duration of 6 to 12 months, depending on the company’s needs.
This job is accepting ongoing applications and there is no application deadline.
Please note, applicants are permitted to redact or remove information on their resume that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Kraken is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate all Krakenites for their diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions and unique perspectives. We hire strictly based on merit, meaning we seek out the candidates with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills considered the most suitable for the job. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgable about crypto!
As an equal opportunity employer, we don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Whether that’s based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.
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