Kraken - Business Operations & Integration Lead

• Hands-on experience driving M&A integrations at a fast-paced, high-growth company — managing multiple workstreams simultaneously • Fluency in integration methods, synergy frameworks, and governance models; experience contributing to or improving them is a plus • Demonstrated ability to coordinate and manage complex projects across product, engineering, finance, and G&A workstreams • Proven ability to drive stakeholder engagement throughout complex and/or lengthy integrations (6-18 months post-close) to ensure deal value realization • Proven ability to communicate clearly and directly across all levels, and a track record of keeping large cross-functional teams aligned and moving • Hands-on exposure to IT/systems integration (identity, endpoint management, ERP/finance platforms, collaboration tools) and HR/people integration (employment transitions, compensation harmonization, HRIS migration) • Experience with Corporate Development / M&A processes and due diligence is preferred • General management and/or startup experience is preferred • High-growth fintech or tech background preferred; crypto experience a plus • Unless a specific application deadline is stated in the job posting, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. • Please note, applicants are permitted to redact or remove information on their resume that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. • We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. • Payward is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate the diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions, and unique perspectives that everyone brings to the table. We hire based on merit, seeking out people with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills for the job. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgeable about crypto. • We may ask candidates to complete job-related skills or work-style assessments as part of our hiring process. These assessments evaluate competencies relevant to the role and are applied consistently across candidates for similar positions. Results are considered alongside experience and interviews, and are not the sole basis for any employment decision.