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    Deal Lead, Corporate Development

    Kraken
    United Kingdom•Canada
    Remote
    Senior
    Full Time
    M&ACorporate DevelopmentFinTechCryptocurrencyFinancial Services

    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

    What You'll Do

    • •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
    • •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

    About Kraken

    Kraken is a cryptocurrency exchange platform that provides parachain auctions, staking, and index services.

    San Francisco, CA
    1000 - 5000
    Finance