VP, Global Treasurer & Credit Risk Officer

Summary

Join Kraken as the VP, Global Treasurer & Credit Risk Officer and lead the company's treasury operations, investment management, and risk management. You will develop and implement the long-term strategic vision for the treasury function, partnering with various teams. This role requires a broad treasury skill set, proven ability to deliver financial goals, and strong financial management standards. As Kraken prepares for a potential IPO, you will play a critical role in readying the treasury organization for public company standards. You will lead a global treasury team and champion the adoption of automation and scalable technology solutions. This is a fully remote position.

Requirements

• 13+ years of progressive treasury leadership experience; strong preference for fintech, cryptocurrency, or financial services industries
• Demonstrated expertise in managing global treasury operations across multiple currencies and jurisdictions
• Proven success with financial planning, working capital optimization, and cash/collateral management
• Strong familiarity with cryptocurrencies, digital wallets, blockchain transactions, and crypto trading or algorithmic bots
• Experience selecting and implementing treasury technologies, improving workflows, and driving automation
• Excellent negotiation skills in areas such as credit agreements, banking partnerships, M&A, and financing transactions
• Deep understanding of capital markets, derivatives, macroeconomics, and treasury-related risk management
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, BI tools (e.g., Tableau), and Excel/Google Suite
• Effective communicator with experience presenting to senior executives, board members, and investors

Responsibilities

• Lead global treasury operations, including liquidity management, capital structure optimization, and credit risk
• Manage short- and long-term cash flows, including cash forecasting, rebalancing, and funding strategies across multiple entities and currencies
• Develop and implement global hedging strategies (e.g., FX futures, derivatives) to mitigate currency and financial risks
• Collaborate with the CFO, CAO, and cross-functional leaders to align treasury strategy with corporate goals
• Prepare the treasury function to operate within a public company environment, including enhancing transparency, compliance, controls, and audit readiness
• Oversee cryptocurrency and fiat cash management, including reconciliation of wallets and bank accounts across entities
• Own and maintain banking and financial institution relationships globally; negotiate and manage credit facilities and service contracts
• Develop treasury systems, tools (e.g., treasury workstation), and processes for automation, scalability, and SOX compliance
• Lead treasury-related components of mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, financing, and integration
• Establish and manage credit and counterparty risk policies; oversee risk management framework and internal controls
• Partner with Data, Risk, Engineering, and Product to create dashboards and insights that inform decision-making and operational improvements
• Drive the company’s capital markets strategy, including fixed income, crypto markets, and structured products
• Develop fraud detection, disaster recovery, and security processes related to treasury and financial operations
• Champion the adoption of automation and scalable technology solutions to improve operational efficiency, accuracy, and speed across all treasury workflows
• Build custom treasury dashboards and analytics capabilities in partnership with Data and Engineering teams; bring a strong perspective on best-in-class treasury tools, systems, and infrastructure
• Communicate complex financial strategies and treasury-related reporting and presentations clearly and persuasively to executive leadership, the Board of Directors and cross-functional stakeholders; influence strategic decisions through data-driven insights and strong financial storytelling
• Grow, develop and lead a global treasury team

Preferred Qualifications

Educational background in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field; MBA, CFA, or CTP preferred