Kraken
via Ashby
KOL Lead, Spain & Iberia
This is the employer's own posting, not a copy on a job board.
What we know
Is it still open?
Confirmed still open
Last checked 7h ago — checked against the employer's own applicant tracking system, which is the company answering directly.
We re-read the employer's own applicant tracking system and the posting was still there. That is the company answering directly.
How old is it?
Posted 8h ago
The date the source published, not the day we noticed it (2026-09-15). Last seen at its source just now.
Is it remote?
Marked remote on the employer's board
Their board carries a remote setting on this posting — a field they filled in, not wording we read. The location field names somewhere specific, which is usually where the team or the entity sits.
Who may apply?
Spain, Brazil, United Arab Emirates, Ireland, Peru, Sweden, Colombia, Argentina, Romania, Cyprus, Switzerland, Portugal, Lithuania, South Africa, Czechia, Canada, Hungary, Mexico, Chile, Poland, United Kingdom, Bulgaria
The description states no restriction of its own. This is the source's own tag.
Skills named in the ad
Recognised terms only, from a fixed vocabulary — this is what CV matching compares against.
Carried by 1 source
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ashby employer's own board first seen 8h ago · last seen just now
The listing
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.
Before you apply, we encourage you to explore our culture page to understand what drives us and how we work.
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.
The opportunity
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 [A]
Partner cross-functionally with growth, marketing, and compliance teams
Benchmark and adapt a proven KOL playbook
What you bring
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
Nice to haves
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.
Our commitmentPayward 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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