Lead, M&A Integrations

Crypto Pro Network; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Crypto Pro Network is seeking an M&A Integrations Lead to work across the full integration lifecycle, driving high-impact projects in a rapidly growing fintech environment.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in M&A integrations and proven skills in managing complex projects across various teams. This role demands excellent communication abilities and a thorough understanding of integration methods.

We welcome applications from qualified candidates and ensure equal opportunity for all.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience driving M&A integrations at a fast-paced, high-growth company.
• Fluency in integration methods and governance models.
• Proven ability to drive stakeholder engagement during lengthy integrations.

Responsibilities

• Execute integration programs across multiple acquisitions.
• Lead the full integration lifecycle from diligence to post-close.
• Drive workstream execution across product and engineering teams.

Skills

M&A integrations

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

IT/systems integration

Job description

Building the Future of Open Finance

Payward - the parent company behind Kraken, NinjaTrader, Breakout, xStocks, Payward Services and CF Benchmarks - has spent the last 15 years building one of the most modern and globally accessible financial infrastructure platforms in the industry, built to advance an open, global financial system.

Kraken is entering one of the most acquisitive phases in our history, and we're building the deal team to match. As an M&A Integrations Lead, you'll work across the full integration lifecycle — from acquisition due diligence and transaction execution through integration strategic planning and integration execution. This is a high‑impact, hands‑on role for someone who has driven integration projects in fast‑moving, high‑growth companies, ideally within fintech or other rapidly growing tech industries.

The Opportunity

• Execute integration programs across multiple acquisitions per year using Kraken's M&A Integration playbook
• Lead the full integration lifecycle—from early diligence through 12–24 months post‑close
• Drive workstream execution across product engineering, G&A, and value creation tracks
• Translate deal thesis into detailed operational plans aligned to synergy targets and milestones
• Maintain synergy tracking systems and hold functional teams accountable to execution timelines
• Identify and own extraction of emerging synergy opportunities post‑close
• Partner with executive stakeholders across Corp Dev, Product, Engineering, Finance, Operations, Compliance, and Legal
• Maintain visibility into risk, timeline, interdependencies, and value realization across active integrations
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of integration frameworks, templates, and operating rhythm

What You Bring

• 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.

As an equal opportunity employer, we don't tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind, whether based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.