General Manager, MiCAR Broker/Custodian Operations (PCF-8), Payward Europe Solutions Ltd at Kraken answer
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<h1><strong>Building the Future of Open Finance</strong><br /></h1><p style="min-height:1.5em">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, built to advance an open, global financial system.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><br />Before you apply, we encourage you to explore our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.kraken.com/culture"><u>culture page</u></a> to understand what drives us and how we work.</p><h2><strong>The team</strong></h2><p style="min-height:1.5em">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.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><p style="min-height:1.5em">As the General Manager, MiCAR Broker/Custodian Operations, you will be responsible for the overall strategic direction, operational management, and regulatory compliance of Kraken’s European Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP). This role requires a deep understanding of the crypto-asset market, regulatory frameworks, and effective leadership to ensure Kraken’s success and adherence to the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR).</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><p style="min-height:1.5em">The ideal candidate should have experience working in a Crypto Asset Business, with a deep understanding of global business operating models and crypto trading. A strong understanding of the MiCAR and wider European regulatory frameworks is also required.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><p style="min-height:1.5em">This role is based in Ireland and is subject to approval by the Central Bank of Ireland as PCF-8 (CEO).</p><div style="min-height:1.2em;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0"> </div><h2><strong>The opportunity</strong></h2><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Strategic Leadership:</p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Develop and implement the Kraken CASP Broker/Custodian’s strategic vision and business plan;</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Identify new business opportunities, ensuring that Kraken remains competitive in the crypto-asset market;</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement;</p></li></ul></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Operational Management:</p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Oversee the day-to-day operations of the CASP Broker/Custodian, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness;</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Manage the Kraken CASP Broker/Custodian senior leadership team, ensuring alignment with Kraken’s company goals and regulatory r