Deal Lead, Corporate Development

As a Deal Lead on our Corporate Development team, you’ll be responsible for executing M&A transactions that drive our strategic vision forward. Working closely with a cross-functional team of stakeholders, you’ll lead discussions with target leadership, negotiate key terms, coordinate due diligence, identify sources of risk, and drive deals to a timely closing.

Responsibilities

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

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