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 and developments
Contribute to enhancing the Corporate Development function by identifying opportunities to improve processes and mentoring team members
Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

As a Deal Lead on our Corporate Development team, you'll be responsible for executing M&A transactions that drive our strategic vision forward. Working closely with a cross-functional team of stakeholders, you'll lead discussions with target leadership, negotiate key terms, coordinate due diligence, identify sources of risk, and drive deals to a timely closing. You bring a deep interest across financial services, especially in the crypto industry, a deep familiarity with M&A processes, strong financial modeling and valuation skills, and the ability to work fluidly across multiple high-priority initiatives., 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

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., Founded in 2011, Kraken is one of the world's longest-standing crypto platforms, trusted by over 10 million individuals and institutions across the globe. It offers spot trading, margin, futures, staking, and OTC services, with products built for both individual investors and institutional clients.

1 Payward, Inc. jobs in England & Wales