Kraken: Head of M&A Integrations

Salary: Not specified.

Location: California (Remote or Hybrid)

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced leader in M&A integrations with a passion for fast-paced, high-growth environments? Look no further. Kraken, a leading cryptocurrency exchange headquartered in California, is seeking a Head of M&A Integrations to architect scalable integration playbooks and drive synergy extraction across 5-10 acquisitions per year.

About Kraken

Kraken is a global cryptocurrency exchange that is powered by a diverse team of individuals from around the world. With a mission to accelerate the adoption of cryptocurrency, Kraken offers a secure and user-friendly platform for buying, selling, and trading digital assets. As a company, Kraken values diversity, merit-based hiring, and a collaborative culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop integration frameworks across product, tech, G&A, and value creation workstreams.
• Translate deal thesis into operational plans aligned to synergy targets and value drivers.
• Lead the full lifecycle of integration - from early diligence through 12-24 months post-close.
• Build synergy tracking systems and enforce execution discipline across all functional teams.
• Identify additional synergy opportunities post-close and drive them to extraction.
• Partner closely with the COO and C-suite stakeholders to establish alignment, clarify priorities, and resolve complex issues.
• Serve as the bridge between Corp Dev, Product, Engineering, Finance, Operations, and Legal.
• Maintain relentless visibility into risk, timeline, interdependencies, and value realization.
• Manage a growing integration team.
• Structure high-performance operating rhythms across workstreams.

Skills You Should HODL

• Direct, hands-on leadership of M&A integrations at scale - specifically managing 5-10 integrations per year in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Proven ability to build integration playbooks, governance models, and synergy frameworks from scratch.
• Demonstrated success owning integration across product, engineering, finance, and G&A domains.
• Experience working upstream with Corp Dev on deal thesis formation and early diligence.
• Ability to operate in the long-tail of integration, staying engaged for months or years to ensure continued synergy extraction.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, including regular engagement with C-suite leaders.
• Experience at a high-growth fintech or tech company strongly preferred (crypto experience a plus but not required).

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Collaborative and inclusive company culture.
• Remote or hybrid work options.
• Visa sponsorship available.
• Equal opportunity employer - no discrimination or harassment tolerated.

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