Senior Product Manager – Margin – Regulatory

Job Description: • Act as an individual contributor with the opportunity to grow into broader ownership as our product and regulatory landscape evolves. • Partner closely with Legal, Compliance, and Regulatory Affairs to define and deliver regionally compliant margin products. • Work directly with US regulators and legal experts to explore licensing pathways and frameworks (CFTC, state-level regimes, etc.). • Drive the expansion of margin trading for US retail customers, developing strategies for nationwide or phased state-by-state launches. • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, design, and trading operations to ensure Kraken’s margin offerings are secure, scalable, and intuitive. • Contribute to strategic initiatives that push the boundaries of what’s possible in regulated crypto trading, influencing product direction through 2026 and beyond. • Engage with EEA regulation (MiCA/MiFID) and other regional frameworks to help Kraken expand globally while maintaining compliance and innovation balance. Requirements: • Ideally 4+ years in Product Management within crypto trading, brokerage, or TradFi margin/lending platforms. • Regulatory Expertise: Deep understanding of US financial regulation — particularly CFTC frameworks, state-by-state licensing, and retail customer protections. Experience with MiCA/MiFID or equivalent EEA regulation a strong plus. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven ability to work with Legal, Compliance, and Regulatory Affairs teams to design and launch compliant financial products. • Strategic & Tactical Balance: You can dive deep into the technical details of trading systems, while maintaining a strategic view of market and regulatory opportunities. • Execution Ownership: Skilled in defining product requirements, prioritizing initiatives, and driving cross-functional teams to deliver impact. • User Empathy: Understands the needs of retail traders and can translate regulatory complexity into seamless, customer-first experiences. • Growth Mindset: Excited by ambiguity, driven by curiosity, and motivated to expand your scope as Kraken’s product and regulatory landscape evolves. Benefits: • Bonus program • Equity program • Wellness allowance • Health insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • 401(k) plan Apply tot his job