License Operations & Strategy Manager

Kraken is seeking a License Operations & Strategy Manager to help steer the evolution of its digital asset platform, balancing operational excellence with commercial outcomes and product launches. The successful candidate will partner with the License Operations & Entity leadership team to define and execute Kraken’s license operations strategy, translate regulatory milestones into tangible business opportunities, and identify and evaluate strategic partnerships and outsourcing arrangements.

Requirements

• 5–8 years in top-tier consulting, strategy, or operations leadership — ideally in financial services, fintech, or crypto.
• Proven experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives with a commercial or regulatory focus.
• Understanding of EU regulatory frameworks (EMRs, MiCAR, MiFID II, PSD2, AMLD5/6, DORA, etc.).
• Strong grasp of business and financial models — able to quantify how regulatory design impacts revenue, cost, and scalability.
• Deep experience in outsourcing oversight, vendor performance, and regulatory submissions.
• Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and executive communication skills.
• Commercially astute — connects regulatory compliance with business growth and customer trust.
• 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.
• Passionate about crypto, innovation, and responsible scaling in regulated environments.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance

Originally posted on Himalayas