Public Relations & Communications Manager
Job description
Manager of Pro Trading, Institutional & Derivatives Communications at Kraken, responsible for building and executing external communications programs supporting Payward's product strategy and Kraken's products for professional traders, derivatives users and institutions globally.
At a glance
- Work mode
- Remote
What you'll do
- Develop and execute an integrated external communications strategy aligned to Kraken's key business goals aimed at advancing the company's brand with key stakeholders across the pro trading, derivatives and institutional segments
- Develop strategies that expand Kraken's thought leadership positioning across professional and institutional client segments and work with the team in executing and expanding reach to new audiences through unique approaches to storytelling around trading products, risk management, and market infrastructure
- Develop and expand Kraken's bench of spokespeople in pro trading and derivatives, including building out key strategic messaging at the executive, product and segment level that resonates with traders, fund managers and institutional decision-makers
- Prepare communications materials including company announcements, talking points, media statements, speaker submissions, pitches and briefing materials tailored to professional and institutional audiences
- Build connectivity with multiple stakeholders including institutional partners, trading desks, market data providers, the communications team and key external agencies serving the pro/institutional space
- Bring social media first thinking to media relations and content, with particular attention to platforms and channels where professional traders and institutions gather
- Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned
What we're looking for
- Bachelor's degree required along with 7+ years of proven experience leading and executing communications programs and initiatives
- Highly proactive, determined and results driven
- Outstanding writing, editing and communications strategy skills; a hands on contributor with an ability to translate complex topics and capture the views and voices of senior leaders
- Experience working with a geographically dispersed workforce and managing complex communications challenges
- Experience working directly with executives to enhance executive presence, deliver strong messaging and improve presentation/interview skills
- A team player with a track record of success delivering high quality work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
- Experience leading, mentoring and scaling communications teams
- Knowledgeable and passionate about the crypto industry
Nice to have
- Crypto experience preferred
Your team
PR and Communications
Manages Payward & Kraken's reputation and oversees all aspects of the external communications strategy and execution globally.
How to get hired
- 1We may ask candidates to complete job-related skills or work-style assessments as part of our hiring process
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About Kraken
Building the Future of Open Finance
Payward - the parent company behind Kraken, NinjaTrader, Breakout, xStocks, Payward Services and CF Benchmarks - has spent the last 15 years building one of the most modern and globally accessible financial infrastructure platforms in the industry. Founded in 2011, Kraken is one of the world's longest-standing crypto platforms, trusted by over 10 million individuals and institutions across the globe. It offers spot trading, margin, futures, staking, and OTC services, with products built for both individual investors and institutional clients.
Mission
Built to advance an open, global financial system
Key facts
- 2011
- crypto
- Founded in 2011
- Trusted by over 10 million individuals and institutions across the globe
- Offers spot trading, margin, futures, staking, and OTC services
- Payward is the parent company behind Kraken, NinjaTrader, Breakout, xStocks, Payward Services and CF Benchmarks
- 15 years building financial infrastructure platforms
What they value
- We hire based on merit, seeking out people with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills for the job
- We celebrate the diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions, and unique perspectives that everyone brings to the table