Strategy Associate (Remote EST/Americas)

The Business Operations & Strategy team works cross-functionally across the company, focusing on high-impact strategic projects and data analyses. As a Strategy Associate you will be responsible for driving Kraken’s strategy by generating key insights to make critical strategic decisions. You are an ambitious individual who is excited by the challenge of solving tough, often ambiguous problems in this dynamic space. You are able to make well-informed recommendations on the difficult questions we face by generating insights from data analysis and other creative means. You can communicate your findings and recommendations verbally and in concise, actionable reports. Intellectual curiosity and a desire to learn everything cryptocurrency are a requirement for this role.

Responsibilities

• Be an integral member of the BizOps & Strategy team in developing the insights needed to chart the strategic direction and priorities of Kraken
• Structure complex and often ambiguous strategic problems for the Kraken leadership team
• Analyze and understand all dimensions of the cryptocurrency ecosystem, and develop perspectives on relationships, opportunities and risks
• Develop and execute strategic and ambitious analyses to support strategy decision-making and to identify new organic and inorganic growth opportunities
• Develop metrics, analytics and insights to drive growth in key areas of the business, including pricing, product development, geographic expansion, ancillary services, M&a
• Conduct impact and ROI analyses to support prioritization of strategic initiatives across all key areas of the business, including sales and marketing, product development, operations, back office, etc.

Qualifications

• Strong strategic, creative thinking, and analytics skills
• Ability to analyze large amounts of information and data quickly and effectively to reduce complexity and make actionable recommendations
• Ability to establish strong working relationships across all levels of management, and to work collaboratively and independently
• Effective at communicating complex topics and influencing others
• Creativity, adaptability, tenacity, a sense of urgency and hands-on, roll-up your sleeves work ethic
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Minimum Requirements

• 2+ years of full time work experience
• Interest in crypto and desire to develop expertise in the field
• Interest in trading and/or exchanges
• Excellent research and analytical skills, familiarity with PowerPoint/Keynote, and advanced proficiency in Excel
• Strong teammate that works well with various functions across the organization
• Self-starter that is capable of pushing forward projects independently

Nice to have

• Experience in trading, entrepreneurship, strategy consulting, investment banking, venture capital, or strategy roles in the financial services or technology industries