Corporate Development Associate

Kraken

7d • Remote

About The Position

Building the Future of Crypto
Our Krakenites are a world-class team with crypto conviction, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology.
What makes us different?
Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values. As a Krakenite, you’ll join us on our mission to accelerate the global adoption of crypto, so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. For over a decade, Kraken’s focus on our mission and crypto ethos has attracted many of the most talented crypto experts in the world.
Before you apply, please read the Kraken Culture page to learn more about our internal culture, values, and mission. We also expect candidates to familiarize themselves with the Kraken app. Learn how to create a Kraken account here.
As a fully remote company, we have Krakenites in 70+ countries who speak over 50 languages. Krakenites are industry pioneers who develop premium crypto products for experienced traders, institutions, and newcomers to the space. Kraken is committed to industry-leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support through our products like Kraken Pro, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures.
Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto!
Employer: Payward Operations LLC (dba Kraken)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in Management, Finance, or a related field plus 4 years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, strategy consulting, private equity, venture capital, or related experience.
• Cryptocurrency/blockchain industry or financial institutions industry
• Evaluating acquisitions or blocks of business in a strategic and financial manner
• Building financial models, such as DCF models, statistical models, or market data models
• Microsoft office (excel, PowerPoint and word)
• Financial analysis including evaluating business models, financials, and growth potential
• Strategic research including assessing market trends, disruptors, and competitive dynamics
• Deal execution including drafting high-quality deal memos and strategic presentations predicated on financial analysis
• Giving presentations to technical and non-technical audiences
• Working with cross-functional partners across finance, legal, product, and ops teams

Responsibilities

• Help drive mergers and acquisitions (M&A) strategy to drive growth.
• Actively identify, source, and meet with acquisition prospects.
• Manage acquisition assessments work with cross-functional diligence teams, such as product, engineering, finance, legal, marketing, and others negotiate purchase structures and deal terms.
• Build financial models to support valuation, write investment memos, and build presentations for senior leadership.
• Help establish key benchmarks for post-integration planning.
• Be an industry expert on the crypto/blockchain industry and attend select industry events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees