Breakout Affiliate Manager

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The Growth Marketing team is responsible for delivering user and revenue growth across our set of products globally. It’s a fast-growing team full of some of the best marketing talent in the world, with deep expertise and conviction in the crypto space. We recently launched a new program to support Breakout, a prop trading firm that joined the Kraken portfolio in 2025.

As the Breakout Affiliate Manager at Kraken you’ll need to be highly-motivated, data-driven, and collaborative to assist in driving our Breakout program growth. Reporting to the Global Affiliate Lead, the candidate will be focused on scaling affiliate campaigns for the Breakout product globally. This role will be a key member of the Growth Marketing team and will work closely with the numerous stakeholders, including: regional growth, product marketing, compliance, and analytics. The affiliate program has high potential for growth in the next 12-24 months as we expect to take this program from 0 to 1. This is an opportunity to join a growing team and influence the strategy and direction of the channel.

Kraken is a fast-paced and data-driven environment in a dynamic industry. Candidates should expect to solve complex business problems and be comfortable working autonomously in a quickly evolving and highly visible role.

• Identify and recruit new affiliates with audiences interested in prop trading.

• Manage and nurture relationships with top program partners.

• Dive into data to identify areas of opportunity and share regular performance updates.

• Monitor affiliate content to enforce regional and product specific compliance.

• Plan and execute regular placement, commission, incentive, and creative tests to improve program metrics.

• Develop and own affiliate driven revenue and new trader goals for Breakout.

• Collaborate with product and regional marketing to align on new expansion opportunities.

• Personal interest in crypto, blockchain technology, and prop trading.

• 4+ years of experience in KOL or affiliate marketing in traditional finance or crypto.

• Global team experience preferred.

• Ability to negotiate placements, payout structures, and terms with affiliates.

• Proficiency in affiliate marketing platforms and tools, Impact preferred.

• Creativity and persistence to pursue unconventional partnerships.

• Experience working in cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

• Exceptional data analysis skills and a strong understanding of performance KPIs including CAC, ARPU, and ROAS.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in an asynchronous environment.

Unless a specific application deadline is stated in the job posting, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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Kraken is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate all Krakenites for their diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions and unique perspectives. We hire strictly based on merit, meaning we seek out the candidates with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills considered the most suitable 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 knowledgable about crypto!

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