kraken.com - Security Associate, M&A & Partnerships

• 4+ years of experience in security, engineering, IT, technical PM, or M&A integration roles • 2+ years executing or defining technical scopes of work in consulting or client-facing environments • Broad experience across Security, IT, and Engineering disciplines • Deep expertise in at least one of these areas: • Identity & Access Management (IAM) • IT Systems Management • Software Engineering • Application Security • Vulnerability Management • Technical Project Management • Security Architecture • Cloud & Datacenter Security • Demonstrated ability to design or execute technical architecture plans that support business goals • Experience leveraging automation and AI to improve technical workflows • Working knowledge of audit and compliance frameworks • Strong understanding of IT systems, network infrastructure, and cybersecurity principles • Familiarity with regulatory and legal considerations related to IT and cybersecurity • Ability to thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with diverse technical and business stakeholders • Prior experience in cryptocurrency or fintech • Experience working with globally distributed remote teams • Deep listening and empathy for team dynamics • Bias for action and results over rigid processes • Strategic mindset with the ability to zoom in on tactical details • Curious, low ego, highly collaborative, open to lessons learned • Systems thinker who sees patterns and opportunities across silos • Experience creating unique technical scopes of work for complex initiatives • 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. • Kraken is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate all Krakenites for their diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions and unique perspectives. We hire strictly based on merit, meaning we seek out the candidates with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills considered the most suitable 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 knowledgable about crypto! • We may ask candidates to complete job-related skills or work-style assessments as part of our hiring process. These assessments are designed to evaluate competencies relevant to the role and are applied consistently across candidates for similar positions. Assessment results are considered alongside other relevant information, such as experience and interviews, and are not the sole basis for any employment decision.