Kraken · 1 week ago
VP, Corporate Development
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $430K/yr
15+ years expKraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values, aiming to accelerate global adoption of cryptocurrency. The VP of Corporate Development will lead all M&A transactions, drive strategic initiatives, and work closely with cross-functional teams to achieve Kraken's growth objectives.
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Responsibilities
Define and drive Kraken’s global M&A and strategic investment strategy in conjunction with Kraken’s leadership team
Lead, manage, and grow our existing (and exceptionally high-caliber) Corporate development team
Actively identify potential acquisition targets, JV, and/or investment opportunities to accelerate the realization of Kraken’s strategic objectives
Own the entire deal process including sourcing, due diligence, contract negotiation, closing, and integration
Work with leaders across functions, including Product Management, Engineering, Operations, Legal, Finance, and Marketing throughout the due diligence and integration planning processes
Lead negotiations on purchase price and deal terms; build financial models to support valuation and establish key benchmarks for post-integration planning
Articulate key value drivers and considerations for potential M&A opportunities in concise deal memos and executive presentations; actively build consensus and drive effective decision-making across leadership and the wider organization
Monitor industry trends, market dynamics, and competitor activities to inform strategic decision-making and identify opportunities for differentiation or competitive advantage
Build and maintain an extensive network in the crypto industry to maintain deal flow and stay on top of key trends and developments
Qualification
Required
15+ years of relevant experience in Corporate Development, ideally in crypto or at a hyper-growth FinTech company; earlier career experience in related fields such as investment banking, strategy/operations, or product management are desirable
Extensive track record of managing and growing high-performing teams
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
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, including the ability to build parsimonious financial models (DCF, accretion / dilution, LBO, etc.)
Exceptionally strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to distill complex issues into coherent narratives that drive effective decision-making
Strong knowledge of and/or passion for financial markets and the cryptocurrency industry; deep network in crypto and TradFi markets a plus
Knowledge of global financial regulations (and how they apply to crypto); international business experience a plus
Company
Kraken
Kraken is a global cryptocurrency exchange platform that allows users to buy, sell, and trade digital assets securely.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Ripley
CEO
Trevor Rutar, MBA
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Kraken Bank
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