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This is a remote, full-time role based in the UK or Europe. The position reports to the Futures Growth team and focuses on expanding the futures affiliate network and driving futures trading adoption.
Overview
At Kraken, our futures growth team aims to increase product awareness and attract new clients in Europe and globally. The primary goal of this role is to accelerate the growth of our futures business by expanding our affiliate network.
Responsibilities
- Source and drive acquisition, onboarding and activation of new futures affiliates and KOLs through targeted BD initiatives.
- Drive, manage, and nurture existing partner and affiliate relationships to maximize growth and long-term success.
- Act as the voice of the customer to product and marketing teams, providing actionable feedback to improve the user experience and offerings.
- Execute go-to-market plans for affiliate campaigns, trading competitions and incentive programs.
- Monitor competitive trends in futures and recommend features, incentives, or campaigns to maintain market competitiveness.
- Collaborate with marketing on campaigns execution, content, and outreach for futures growth.
- Track and report on key metrics such as new traders, trading volumes, and affiliate impact; assess performance and customer retention across regions and channels.
Qualifications
3–6 years’ experience in business development with a proven track record of generating new business in any market environment, including at least 2 years in the crypto industry or trading platforms.Deep comprehension of perpetual futures markets and user profiles (a plus).A strong personal network within the crypto industry, especially across new projects, influencers, and KOLs (a plus).Commercial mindset with the ability to drive growth and deliver results autonomously.Knowledge of cryptocurrency ecosystems, market dynamics, and industry trends; passion for the crypto space.Ability to build meaningful partnerships with internal and external stakeholders across levels and backgrounds.Based in the UK or Europe, fluent in English.This job is accepting ongoing applications and there is no application deadline. Applicants are encouraged to redact or remove information identifying age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at educational institutions. Kraken is an equal opportunity employer and hires based on merit.
Employment details
Seniority level : AssociateEmployment type : Full-timeJob function : Business Development and SalesKraken is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions and perspectives. We hire based on the right abilities, knowledge, and skills for the job.
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