kraken.com - Deal Lead, Corporate Development

• 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 • 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.