Chief of Staff to the CEO (Administrative)
Building the Future of Crypto
Our Krakenites are a world-class team with crypto conviction, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology.
What makes us different?
Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values. As a Krakenite, you’ll join us on our mission to accelerate the global adoption of crypto, so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. For over a decade, Kraken’s focus on our mission and crypto ethos has attracted many of the most talented crypto experts in the world.
Before you apply, please read the Kraken Culture page to learn more about our internal culture, values, and mission. We also expect candidates to familiarize themselves with the Kraken app. Learn how to create a Kraken account here.
As a fully remote company, we have Krakenites in 70+ countries who speak over 50 languages. Krakenites are industry pioneers who develop premium crypto products for experienced traders, institutions, and newcomers to the space. Kraken is committed to industry-leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support through our products like Kraken Pro, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures.
Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto!
The Team
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.
As Chief of Staff to the Co-CEO, you will run the administrative engine of the Office of the CEOs, owning how the Co-CEO’s time, travel, and meetings operate. You will serve as the Co-CEO’s trusted partner in preparing for and executing the company’s most important conversations, from one-on-ones to Board sessions and company-wide forums.
You will report directly to the Co-CEO and work closely with the executive team and administrative staff.
This is an on-site role in San Francisco. This role requires extensive domestic and international travel with the Co-CEO.
The Opportunity
- Own the Co-CEO’s calendar end to end: prioritize, protect focus time, resolve conflicts without needing to ask, and anticipate needs before they become problems
- Own preparation for the Co-CEO’s meetings, with briefing materials, context, and follow-ups
- Travel with the Co-CEO and other executives, handling logistics, scheduling, and day-of coordination
- Manage logistics for Board meetings, including scheduling, materials coordination, and day-of execution
- Manage logistics for executive team meetings
- Manage logistics for company-wide meetings
What You Bring
- Experience as a Chief of Staff, senior Executive Assistant, or Business Partner to a C-level executive, ideally in a high-growth startup
- Experience supporting a CEO through board cycles and company-wide communications
- Experience in crypto, fintech, or another regulated industry
- A proven record of managing complex, high-stakes calendars and logistics with exceptional precision and no missed details
- Exceptional judgment and discretion in handling confidential matters and acting on the Co-CEO’s behalf
- Excellent communication skills and the executive presence to work comfortably with C-suite leaders, board members, and external partners
- Experience managing or mentoring executive assistants or other administrative professionals
- Ability to travel at a moment’s notice