Leader of Corporate Development

The Opportunity:

• Define and drive Kraken’s global M&A and strategic investment strategy in conjunction with Kraken’s leadership team
• Actively identify potential acquisition targets, JV, and/or investment opportunities to accelerate the realization of Kraken’s strategic objectives
• Lead negotiations on purchase price and deal terms; build financial models to support valuation and establish key benchmarks for post-integration planning

Skills You Should Hodl:

• 15+ years of relevant experience in Corporate Development, ideally in crypto or at a hyper-growth FinTech company
• Extensive track record of managing and growing high-performing teams
• Exceptionally strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to distill complex issues into coherent narratives that drive effective decision-making

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of global financial regulations (and how they apply to crypto); international business experience a plus
• Strong knowledge of and/or passion for financial markets and the cryptocurrency industry; deep network in crypto and TradFi markets a plus
• Demonstrated ability to drive multiple concurrent transactions through all phases of the deal lifecycle, including a strong working knowledge of related legal issues and experience leading M&A integrations