Director of Treasury Operations - Remote EMEA

About the Role

We are seeking a Director of Treasury Operations - Remote EMEA to lead and scale Kraken’s treasury capabilities across the region. As a fully remote company, Krakenites are located in over 70 countries, and this role will play a crucial part in our mission to accelerate the global adoption of crypto. In this position, you will oversee regional liquidity management, banking and payments infrastructure, cash and crypto operations, and regulatory alignment across multiple jurisdictions.

What You'll Do

• Lead and scale treasury operations across EMEA, ensuring full accountability for liquidity management and operational performance.
• Operate autonomously while aligning with global treasury policy; act as a strategic deputy to the Senior Director when necessary.
• Manage short-, medium-, and long-term liquidity planning, including forecasting and capital allocation.
• Strengthen relationships with regional banking partners and negotiate services and pricing.
• Ensure compliance with EMEA regulatory requirements and support audits and regulatory engagements.
• Oversee fiat and digital asset treasury operations, including reconciliations and operational risk controls.
• Contribute to the long-term global treasury vision and lead initiatives aligned with EMEA priorities.
• Partner with Data, Engineering, and Product teams to develop liquidity dashboards and analytics.
• Build and mentor a high-performing regional treasury team.
• Communicate regional treasury performance and strategic priorities to global leadership.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in treasury or finance, with significant leadership responsibility.
• Strong experience managing treasury operations across EMEA, including multi-currency and multi-entity environments.
• Background in fintech, cryptocurrency, or financial services is strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of EMEA regulatory frameworks impacting treasury and liquidity management.
• Experience working with both fiat and digital assets, including wallets and blockchain transactions.
• Proven ability to improve processes and drive automation and scalability.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills with banks and financial partners.
• Clear, confident communicator with experience partnering with senior leaders.

Nice to Have

• MBA, CFA, or CTP certification.
• Experience in M&A and entity expansion within EMEA.
• Familiarity with cash forecasting and financial modeling.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Fully remote work environment with flexible hours.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse team of industry pioneers.
• Access to ongoing professional development and training.
• Supportive and inclusive company culture.