Chief of Staff to the CEO (Administrative)

THE TEAM

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 run the administrative engine of the Office of the CEOs, owning how the Co-CEO’s time, travel, and meetings operate. You will serve as the Co-CEO’s trusted partner in preparing for and executing the company’s most important conversations, from one-on-ones to Board sessions and company-wide forums.

You will report directly to the Co-CEO and work closely with the executive team and administrative staff.

This is an on-site role in San Francisco. This role requires extensive domestic and international travel with the Co-CEO.

THE OPPORTUNITY

- Own the Co-CEO’s calendar end to end: prioritize, protect focus time, resolve conflicts without needing to ask, and anticipate needs before they become problems

- Own preparation for the Co-CEO’s meetings, with briefing materials, context, and follow-ups

- Travel with the Co-CEO and other executives, handling logistics, scheduling, and day-of coordination

- Manage logistics for Board meetings, including scheduling, materials coordination, and day-of execution

- Manage logistics for executive team meetings

- Manage logistics for company-wide meetings

WHAT YOU BRING

- 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

- Experience managing or mentoring executive assistants or other administrative professionals

- Ability to travel at a moment’s notice