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Deal Lead, Corporate Development

Kraken · United States · Remote

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About Kraken

Own the power of your money with Kraken. Trade crypto, stocks, futures, staking and more. Trusted by millions worldwide since 2011. Get started today.

About the role

Contribute shaping Kraken’s M&A, venture strategy and identifying high-value opportunities Drive M&A, venture investments and develop recommendations that push initiatives forward

What they're looking for

  • 8+ years of experience in Corporate Development at a hyper-growth FinTech company or investment bank
  • Experience building pro forma financial models and valuation analyses (DCF, comparable multiples, accretion / dilution, etc.)
  • Deep familiarity with the M&A process (and venture), including legal matters and integration planning
  • Strong ability to drive consensus and coordinate process with a diverse group of cross-functional stakeholders in Legal, Finance, Product, Engineering, and beyond
  • An understanding of the global regulatory environment around crypto and financial services
  • Strong knowledge of and/or demonstrated curiosity for the cryptocurrency industry
More about this role

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.

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.

As a Deal Lead on our Corporate Development team, you’ll be responsible for executing M&A transactions that drive our strategic vision forward. Working closely with a cross-functional team of stakeholders, you’ll lead discussions with target leadership, negotiate key terms, coordinate due diligence, identify sources of risk, and drive deals to a timely closing. You bring a deep interest across financial services, especially in the crypto industry, a deep familiarity with M&A processes,...

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