Key Opinion Leader Lead – Spain & Iberia
Kraken
Key Opinion Leader Lead – Spain & Iberia
Kraken
Global cryptocurrency exchange with high liquidity
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.
Build and scale a KOL/creator network in Spain, Iberia and other countries for Kraken Pro from the ground up
Drive new trading user acquisition through influencer and creator partnerships across the region
Own end-to-end relationship management with local KOLs, from sourcing to activation
Represent Kraken Pro's derivatives suite — perpetual futures, prop trading, margin — to top regional creators
Fix on-the-ground execution issues that block program performance and iterate fast
Set and own regional KOL acquisition targets and CAC efficiency
Partner cross-functionally with growth, marketing, and compliance teams
Benchmark and adapt a proven KOL playbook
Proven track record building an influencer/KOL/creator network from scratch in Spain and/or the Iberia region
Fluent Spanish (Portuguese a plus), deep fluency in the local crypto/trading creator ecosystem
Experience acquiring trading users at scale with a clear eye on CAC
Hands-on, get-it-done approach — solves problems on the ground rather than escalating
High agency — owns regional strategy without waiting for global direction
Understanding of perpetual futures, margin, and prop trading products
Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, ambiguous, 24/7 crypto environment
Strong relationship-management and negotiation skills with creators/KOLs
Existing personal network of crypto KOLs/creators in Spain/Iberia and other countries
Prior KOL, growth, or influencer marketing role at a crypto exchange
Unless a specific application deadline is stated in the job posting, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Please note, applicants are permitted to redact or remove information on their resume that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Payward is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate the diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions, and unique perspectives that everyone brings to the table. We hire based on merit, seeking out people with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills for the job. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgeable about crypto.
We may ask candidates to complete job-related skills or work-style assessments as part of our hiring process. These assessments evaluate competencies relevant to the role and are applied consistently across candidates for similar positions. Results are considered alongside experience and interviews, and are not the sole basis for any employment decision.
As an equal opportunity employer, we don't tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind, whether based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
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Kraken is a cryptocurrency exchange that lets people buy, sell, and trade digital assets. It runs a global market where users can place orders to trade various crypto pairs, and the platform matches buyers and sellers to complete transactions. Transactions are processed with high liquidity for fast execution, and users can use advanced charting tools and indicators to analyze prices. Fees are competitive and can be very low, which helps traders keep more of their returns. Kraken emphasizes security with multiple protections to safeguard funds, and it offers around-the-clock support for users worldwide. The company serves individuals as well as institutional traders, and it continually adds new trading pairs to expand its offerings. Its goal is to provide a reliable, low-cost, high-liquidity market where people can access a wide range of digital assets securely and with helpful support.
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