Kraken

crypto

LicenseOperations&StrategyManager

Dublin, Ireland FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“License Operations & Strategy Manager at Kraken. Skills: License Operations, Strategy, Regulatory Compliance, Business Operations. Define and execute license operations strategy. Build business and operational models”

What You'll Achieve.

unlocking new growth across products, markets, and partnerships; balancing operational excellence with commercial outcomes; enhance scalability or regulatory efficiency; streamline workflows; automate operational processes; enhance efficiency, decision-making, and scalability; provide strategic recommendations; meet group and regulatory requirements; connect regulatory compliance with business growth and customer trust

Industry & Context.

crypto
Problems you'll solve

Exceptional problem-solving; analytical skills

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5–8 years in top-tier consulting, strategy, or operations leadership, Proven experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives with a commercial or regulatory focus, Deep experience in outsourcing oversight, vendor performance, and regulatory submissions, Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and executive communication skills, Commercially astute, Operates with a consulting mindset: structured, analytical, and action-oriented, Thrives in ambiguity and moves quickly from concept to execution, Collaborative, low-ego, and able to influence senior stakeholders

Nice to Have

Ideally in financial services, fintech, or crypto, Passion for crypto, innovation, and responsible scaling in regulated environments

What You'll Do.

Define and execute license operations strategy

Build business and operational models

Translate regulatory milestones into business opportunities

Identify and evaluate strategic partnerships

Execute operational model across EU MiCAR

Drive end-to-end execution of regulatory projects

and leverage generative AI tools

Analyze and research developing regulatory regimes

Support regulatory deliverables

Support the preparation of Board and Committee materials

Coordinate governance cycles across regulated entities

Drive effective governance and stakeholder engagement

Prepare executive and Board-level reporting

advise and support outsourcing arrangements

Measure performance of outsourced service providers

Ensure accurate and timely assessment reports

Assist in ensuring third-party risk management

Act as point of contact for outsourcing related queries

Assess proposed new engagements

Act as central point of integration

Lead cross-functional working groups

Support commercial and product teams

Deliver strategic updates and performance insights

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Coordinate across Product, Legal, Risk, Compliance, and Finance; Coordinate with Compliance, Operational Risk and internal /external audit; Provide guidance and training to internal clients; Lead cross-functional working groups; Manage dependencies; Drive visibility across leadership

Communication Scope

executive communication skills

Process & Methodology

Manage dependencies, Drive visibility across leadership

Full Job Description

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 is one of the world’s leading digital asset platforms, trusted by millions across 190+ countries. As the global crypto market transforms under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) and many more regulatory frameworks, Kraken is building the blueprint for how a global exchange scales compliantly —

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