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Deal Lead, Corporate Development

Kraken· Business Expansion
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RemoteFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Kraken is hiring a Deal Lead on the Corporate Development team to execute M&A transactions and drive strategic initiatives in the crypto and financial services space.

Responsibilities

  • Execute M&A transactions that drive the company’s strategic vision.
  • Lead discussions with target leadership, negotiate key terms, coordinate due diligence, identify sources of risk, and drive deals to closing.
  • Build and maintain an extensive network in the crypto and financial services industry to stay on top of key trends and developments.
  • Develop pro forma financial models and valuation analyses; articulate value drivers in concise deal memos; build consensus across Leadership and the wider organization.
  • Coordinate due diligence with cross-functional stakeholders (Legal, Finance, Product, Engineering, etc.).
  • Oversee the development of pro forma financial models and valuation analyses.
  • Contribute to enhancing the Corporate Development function by identifying process improvements and mentoring team members.
  • Spearhead end-to-end deal process from initial diligence to closing.
  • Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • 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 with cross-functional stakeholders (Legal, Finance, Product, Engineering)
  • Understanding of the global regulatory environment around crypto and financial services
  • Strong knowledge of and/or curiosity for the cryptocurrency industry
  • Excellent analytical, problem solving, writing, and storytelling skills
  • Rigorous attention to detail and a reputation for meticulous work
  • Technical background or strong knowledge of software/internet products and services
  • Strong network in crypto and/or traditional financial services markets

Skills

Required:M&A processFinancial modelingValuationCross-functional coordinationCrypto/regulatory knowledgeStorytelling/writing
Last updated Jul 15, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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