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Chief of Staff to the CEO (Administrative)

Kraken · United States · Remote

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About Kraken

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About the role

Own the Co-CEO’s calendar end to end: prioritize, protect focus time, resolve conflicts, and anticipate needs before they become problems Own preparation for the Co-CEO’s meetings, with briefing materials, context, and follow-ups Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • 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
More about this role

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.

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 lead the operations of the Office of the CEOs, owning how the Co-CEO’s time, travel, and meetings are managed. This role extends well beyond traditional executive support and requires a genuine understanding of the business being run.

You will stay close to company priorities and cross-functional initiatives so the Co-CEO’s time is directed where it has the greatest impact. As a trusted partner, you will help prepare for and execute the company’s highest-priority conversations, from one-on-one meetings to Board sessions and company-wide forums.

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