Deal Lead - Crypto & FinTech M&A Strategy

Kraken; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraken is seeking a Deal Lead in Corporate Development to drive M&A and venture initiatives that shape the company’s strategic growth. You will lead discussions with target leadership, negotiate terms, coordinate due diligence, and close deals while building a strong network across crypto and financial services.

You will develop pro forma models, value drivers, and concise deal memos to align Leadership and stakeholders across Legal, Finance, Product, Engineering, and beyond.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of corporate development experience 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
• Contribute to enhancing the Corporate Development function by identifying opportunities to improve processes and mentoring team members
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Skills

M&A modeling

Financial modeling

Valuation analysis

Cross-functional coordination

Crypto industry knowledge

Analytical thinking

Storytelling

Detail-oriented

Technical/software background

Crypto regulatory awareness

Job description

Kraken is seeking a Deal Lead in Corporate Development to drive M&A and venture initiatives that shape the company’s strategic growth. You will lead discussions with target leadership, negotiate terms, coordinate due diligence, and close deals while building a strong network across crypto and financial services.

You will develop pro forma models, value drivers, and concise deal memos to align Leadership and stakeholders across Legal, Finance, Product, Engineering, and beyond.