Deal Lead, Corporate Development

Responsibilities

• Contribute to shaping Kraken’s M&A and venture strategy and identifying high-value opportunities.
• Drive M&A and venture investments and develop recommendations that push initiatives forward.
• Spearhead the end-to-end deal process, from initial diligence to closing.
• Articulate key value drivers and considerations for potential M&A and venture opportunities in concise deal memos; build consensus across Leadership and the wider organization.
• Oversee the development of pro forma financial models and valuation analyses.
• Coordinate the due diligence process in concert with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Build and maintain an extensive network in the crypto and financial services industry to stay on top of key trends and developments.
• Contribute to enhancing the Corporate Development function by identifying opportunities to improve processes and mentoring team members.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• 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.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, writing, and storytelling skills.
• Rigorous attention to detail and a reputation for “sweating the small stuff”.
• Technical background or strong knowledge of software/internet products and services.
• Strong network in crypto and / or traditional financial services markets.