Remote (Global)

Kraken is hiring a Data Analyst - Payments & Blockchain

About the Role

The analyst will work closely with engineering, product, and compliance teams to interpret complex financial and blockchain data, enabling data-driven decisions across the organization.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze large-scale transaction data from payment networks and blockchain ledgers
  • Identify patterns and anomalies in financial flows
  • Support investigations into suspicious activity using data-driven methods
  • Develop dashboards to monitor key performance metrics
  • Collaborate with product teams to assess feature impact
  • Translate business questions into analytical queries
  • Maintain data integrity across reporting systems
  • Produce regular reports on payment success rates and failure causes
  • Evaluate blockchain transaction throughput and latency
  • Assist in audits by preparing accurate data summaries
  • Optimize data pipelines for faster query performance
  • Document analytical methodologies and data definitions
  • Work with engineers to improve data collection practices
  • Contribute to A/B testing frameworks for product changes
  • Monitor data quality and flag inconsistencies
  • Support compliance teams with transaction monitoring reports
  • Use statistical methods to detect emerging trends
  • Present findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Ensure data models align with business requirements
  • Track user behavior across payment channels
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of fraud detection rules
  • Assist in onboarding new data sources
  • Improve data accessibility for cross-functional teams
  • Participate in incident response related to data discrepancies
  • Maintain version control for analytical code

Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits package

Work Arrangement

Remote or hybrid options available

Team

Part of the analytics team focused on financial systems and blockchain technologies

Why This Role Matters

  • This position plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability and security of financial transactions across blockchain and traditional payment systems.
  • Insights generated directly influence product development, risk management, and regulatory compliance strategies.

Growth Opportunities

  • Opportunities exist to expand into specialized analytics domains such as fraud, product, or risk.
  • Analysts are encouraged to pursue certifications and attend industry conferences.

Available for qualified candidates

Required Skills
SQLPythonBlockchain fundamentalsETL pipelinesAirflowData visualizationdbtData reconciliationDashboard designAnalytical problem-solving SQLPythonBlockchain fundamentalsETL pipelinesAirflowData visualizationdbtData reconciliationDashboard designAnalytical problem-solving
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Kraken
Kraken is a cryptocurrency exchange building premium crypto products for experienced traders, institutions, and newcomers. The company is committed to industry-leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support through products like Kraken Pro, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures.
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Posted 6 months ago