Deal Lead, Corporate Development

Kraken

11d • $134,200 - $298,900

About The Position

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. You bring a deep interest across financial services, especially in the crypto industry, a deep familiarity with M&A processes, strong financial modeling and valuation skills, and the ability to work fluidly across multiple high-priority initiatives.

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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed