Pro Trading & Institutional Communications Lead

Kraken; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraken is seeking a Manager, Pro Trading & Derivatives Communications to lead and execute global external communications for professional traders, derivatives users and institutions. You will develop a cohesive strategy aligned to product goals, expand thought leadership, and build a spokespeople bench across executive, product and segment levels.

Working with cross-functional teams, you will craft announcements, talking points and media materials, manage relationships with institutional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of proven communications leadership experience.
• Crypto experience preferred.
• Outstanding writing, editing and communications strategy skills.
• Experience working with geographically dispersed teams.
• Experience advising executives to enhance messaging and presence.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience leading and scaling communications teams.
• Knowledgeable and passionate about the crypto industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute communications programs for pro trading, derivatives, and institutional segments.
• Develop integrated external comms strategy aligned to Kraken's business goals.
• Expand Kraken's thought leadership with traders, fund managers, and institutions.
• Build out spokespeople bench and craft executive messaging for senior leaders.
• Prepare announcements, talking points, media statements, pitches and briefs for professional audiences.
• Foster connections with institutional partners, trading desks, market data providers, and agencies.
• Apply social media‑first thinking to media relations for pro audiences.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong writing

Strategic communications

Executive communications

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Kraken is seeking a Manager, Pro Trading & Derivatives Communications to lead and execute global external communications for professional traders, derivatives users and institutions. You will develop a cohesive strategy aligned to product goals, expand thought leadership, and build a spokespeople bench across executive, product and segment levels.

Working with cross-functional teams, you will craft announcements, talking points and media materials, manage relationships with institutional