Director, Global Compensation

Kraken

102d

About The Position

As a fully remote company, Kraken has 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. We’re now seeking a Director, Global Compensation to join our diverse, forward-thinking company. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned compensation professional to design, lead, and elevate global programs that reflect our Total Rewards philosophy, keep us market-competitive, and ensure that Krakenites thrive.

Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive experience in global compensation, with deep expertise across both domestic and international programs.
• Proven ability to manage current programs while challenging the status quo and championing new initiatives.
• Strong operations skillset and results-oriented mindset.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory and legislative impacts on compensation programs (e.g., FLSA, Equal Pay).
• Experience in both high-growth startups and large global organizations, ideally in technology or financial services.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

• A passion for cryptocurrency and financial innovation is a huge plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the VP, Total Rewards to drive the vision and long-term roadmap for compensation strategy, programs, policies, and processes.
• Serve as a strategic business partner to senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring programs align with business goals, support acquisition and retention, and foster career development.
• Design, analyze, and administer global compensation programs, including semi-annual compensation cycles, communications, tools, and resources that enable transparency and adoption across the company.
• Devise creative and competitive solutions that allow Kraken to thrive in an evolving and highly competitive marketplace.
• Stay current on global compensation regulations and compliance requirements; proactively assess impact and implement changes to mitigate risk.
• Collaborate with Sales Leadership and Finance to design and evaluate sales compensation plans, ensuring they drive revenue growth and align with go-to-market strategies.
• Lead M&A due diligence and integration activities for the compensation function.
• Prepare and deliver compensation and equity materials and presentations for senior stakeholders, including the Compensation Committee and Board of Directors.
• Build and strengthen partnerships with external vendors and advisors to enrich our programs with insights and benchmarks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior