Lead, M&A Integrations

Responsibilities

• Execute integration programs across multiple acquisitions per year using Kraken's M&A Integration playbook
• Lead the full integration lifecycle—from early diligence through 12–24 months post-close
• Drive workstream execution across product engineering, G&A, and value creation tracks
• Translate deal thesis into detailed operational plans aligned to synergy targets and milestones
• Maintain synergy tracking systems and hold functional teams accountable to execution timelines
• Identify and own extraction of emerging synergy opportunities post-close
• Partner with executive stakeholders across Corp Dev, Product, Engineering, Finance, Operations, Compliance, and Legal
• Maintain visibility into risk, timeline, interdependencies, and value realization across active integrations
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of integration frameworks, templates, and operating rhythm

Requirements

• Hands-on experience driving M&A integrations at a fast-paced, high-growth company — managing multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Fluency in integration methods, synergy frameworks, and governance models
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and manage complex projects across product, engineering, finance, and G&A workstreams
• Proven ability to drive stakeholder engagement throughout complex and/or lengthy integrations (6-18 months post-close) to ensure deal value realization
• Proven ability to communicate clearly and directly across all levels, and a track record of keeping large cross-functional teams aligned and moving
• Hands-on exposure to IT/systems integration (identity, endpoint management, ERP/finance platforms, collaboration tools) and HR/people integration (employment transitions, compensation harmonization, HRIS migration)
• Experience with Corporate Development / M&A processes and due diligence is preferred
• General management and/or startup experience is preferred
• High-growth fintech or tech background preferred; crypto experience a plus