Deal Lead, Corporate Development
About the role
The role of Deal Lead on the Corporate Development team at Kraken involves executing M&A transactions that align with the company's strategic vision. This includes leading discussions with target leadership, negotiating key terms, coordinating due diligence, identifying risks, and ensuring deals are closed efficiently.
Responsibilities
- Lead discussions with target leadership
- Negotiate key terms of M&A deals
- Coordinate due diligence efforts
- Identify and assess sources of risk
- Drive deals to a timely closing
- Articulate key value drivers and considerations in deal memos
- Build consensus across leadership and the wider organization
- Develop pro forma financial models and perform valuation analyses
- Oversee the due diligence process
- Build and maintain an extensive network in the crypto and financial services industry
- Contribute to enhancing the Corporate Development function
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
- A strong network in crypto and/or traditional financial services markets
Qualifications
- Experience in financial services, particularly in the crypto industry
- Familiarity with M&A processes and venture investments
- Ability to work fluidly across multiple high-priority initiatives
Skills
- Strong financial modeling and valuation skills
- Effective communication and negotiation skills
- Project management and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Benefits
At Kraken, we offer a competitive compensation range of $134,200 - $298,900, along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
Pay
$134,200 - $298,900
Schedule
Full-time
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
Skills
- Strong financial modeling and valuation skills
- Effective communication and negotiation skills
- Project management and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Company Culture
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.