This Senior Product Manager role focuses on engagement and retention within a major crypto trading platform. You will drive growth loops, loyalty programs, and lifecycle marketing to increase user LTV across mobile and web.
What you’d own
Engagement and loyalty roadmap for Kraken and Pro
Key metrics including retention rate, session frequency, and LTV
Growth loops, gamification, and reward systems
Client segmentation frameworks and personalized messaging
Who it’s for
A fit if you…
✓5+ years of product experience with a focus on lifecycle growth
✓Proven track record in experimentation and funnel optimization
✓Experience building notification systems or loyalty programs
✓Ability to navigate technical conversations with engineering teams
Not for you if…
✗You prefer pure product discovery over data-driven experimentation
✗You prefer a single platform rather than managing both mobile and web
✗You prefer a role without heavy cross-functional coordination with Marketing
Reading between the lines
The focus on 'behavioral reinforcement' and 'habit-forming design' suggests a heavy emphasis on psychological triggers in the UX.
Requirement to partner with both Consumer and Pro segments implies managing diverse user personas with different needs.
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
Employment Type: FullTime
Department: Product
Compensation: $110.4K – $220.8K
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, built to advance an open, global financial system.
Before you apply, we encourage you to explore our culture page https://www.kraken.com/culture to understand what drives us and how we work.
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.
Consumer Trading is a full-stack team behind the Consumer experience in Kraken mobile and web applications. Our flagship product allows our clients to instantly buy, sell, convert any combination of stocks, cryptocurrencies and cash. You’ll be a critical member of the Engage group, responsible for building long-term product value and loyalty across our Kraken products—on both mobile and web.
THE OPPORTUNITY
- Define the product strategy and roadmap for engagement and loyalty across Kraken and Pro, aligning it with our growth goals and business unit objectives.
- Own key product metrics such retention rate, session frequency, and LTV.
- Drive product development across the full lifecycle—from discovery and validation to launch and iteration—with a focus on utility, repeat usage, and behavioral reinforcement
- Develop and implement growth loops and in-product mechanics that encourage usage frequency and depth, including gamification, rewards, social features, and habit-forming design
- Collaborate with Engineering, Design, and Analytics to run A/B and multivariate tests at scale, leveraging results to make fast, data-informed decisions
- Partner with Marketing and Lifecycle teams to build targeted engagement campaigns and personalized messaging strategies (e.g., push, in-app, email) based on behavioral insights
- Design and refine client segmentation frameworks to personalize the experience and optimize journeys
- Collaborate closely with Business Leads for Consumer and Pro segments to align product goals with user personas, market demands, and business objectives
WHAT YOU BRING
- 5+ years of product management experience, with 2+ years focused on engagement, retention, or lifecycle growth (preferably in crypto or fintech)
- Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to use data to drive decision-making
- Experience in growth product management with a solid understanding of experimentation, funnel optimization, and behavioral psychology
- A track record of launching successful engagement features such as notifications systems, loyalty/rewards programs, or community-driven features
- Experience working with both mobile and web apps, and comfort navigating technical conversations with engineers
- Deep empathy for users combined with a strong business sense
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; you can influence at multiple levels of the organization
- Experience working with both mobile and web apps, and comfort navigating technical conversations with engineers
- Enthusiasm for Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency ecosystem, with a deep belief in our mission
Unless a specific application deadline is stated in the job posting, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Please note, applicants are permitted to redact or remove information on their resume that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
OUR COMMITMENT
Payward is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate the diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions, and unique perspectives that everyone brings to the table. We hire based on merit, seeking out people with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills for the job. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgeable about crypto.
We may ask candidates to complete job-related skills or work-style assessments as part of our hiring process. These assessments evaluate competencies relevant to the role and are applied consistently across candidates for similar positions. Results are considered alongside experience and interviews, and are not the sole basis for any employment decision.
As an equal opportunity employer, we don't tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind, whether based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
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Kraken is a cryptocurrency exchange that lets individuals and institutions trade over 650 crypto assets, stocks, and derivatives across 190+ countries. Founded in 2011, it has processed over $2 trillion in total platform volume and generated $1.5 billion in revenue in 2024. The company is globally remote with over 2,000 employees, and its culture is deeply rooted in crypto-native, cypherpunk values. Kraken emphasizes transparency, outcome-driven work, and expects every team member to stay educated on the rapidly evolving crypto landscape.
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