Pro Trading & Derivatives Communications Lead

CryptoproNetwork; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Payward is seeking a seasoned Manager, Pro Trading & Derivatives Communications to lead and execute external communications programs for Kraken’s professional, institutional, and derivatives segments. You will shape messaging, coordinate with executives, and expand thought leadership across trading communities globally.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, mentors, and agencies, driving strategic storytelling across channels while maintaining a strong, results-driven approach in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required along with 7+ years of proven experience leading and executing communications programs and initiatives, crypto experience preferred.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Inspire and support the team responsible for building and executing communications programs for Kraken’s products and services.
• Develop and execute an integrated external communications strategy aligned to Kraken's business goals.
• Expand Kraken's thought leadership across pro trading, derivatives, and institutional segments.
• Grow and manage a bench of spokespeople for pro trading and derivatives.
• Prepare communications materials tailored to professional and institutional audiences.
• Build connections with institutional partners, trading desks, data providers, and agencies.
• Bring social media first thinking to media relations and content creation.
• Handle additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Communications strategy

Writing and editing

Executive storytelling

Team leadership

crypto industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Payward is seeking a seasoned Manager, Pro Trading & Derivatives Communications to lead and execute external communications programs for Kraken’s professional, institutional, and derivatives segments. You will shape messaging, coordinate with executives, and expand thought leadership across trading communities globally.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, mentors, and agencies, driving strategic storytelling across channels while maintaining a strong, results-driven approach in a fast-paced