Job description
Building the Future of Crypto
Our Krakenites are a world-class team with crypto conviction, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology.
What makes us different?
Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values. As a Krakenite, you’ll join us on our mission to accelerate the global adoption of crypto, so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. For over a decade, Kraken’s focus on our mission and crypto ethos has attracted many of the most talented crypto experts in the world.
Before you apply, please read the Kraken Culture page to learn more about our internal culture, values, and mission. We also expect candidates to familiarize themselves with the Kraken app. Learn how to create a Kraken account here.
As a fully remote company, we have Krakenites in 70+ countries who speak over 50 languages. Krakenites are industry pioneers who develop premium crypto products for experienced traders, institutions, and newcomers to the space. Kraken is committed to industry-leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support through our products like Kraken Pro, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures.
Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto!
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The team
The Corporate Legal team is a trusted advisor at the heart of Kraken’s operations, guiding the company through complex legal landscapes while enabling innovation and growth. Within this team, the Equity Administration function plays a critical role in managing Kraken’s cap table, equity programs, and global stock plan compliance. The team partners closely with Legal, Finance, HR, and Executive Leadership to ensure that equity is administered accurately, efficiently, and in alignment with the company’s strategic goals.
As Head of Equity Administration, you’ll lead the design and execution of Kraken’s global equity programs, oversee cap table management, and be the primary point of contact for all equity-related matters. You will work cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, People, and external stakeholders to support strategic transactions, maintain compliance, and ensure a seamless equity experience for Krakenites around the world.
The opportunity
Accurately and timely conduct the day-to-day administration of the company’s equity plans globally
Maintain company capitalization table including regular inputting of new grants, share issuances, and complex vesting schedules
Manage all participant equity plan transactions (grants, exercises, etc.) and ensure that they are correctly processed in a timely manner
Communicate with equity plan participants regarding the equity programs, resolving questions, issues, and concerns related to vesting, transactions, enrollment, and other general inquiries
Manage option exercises, pending new hires, and other grant lists and reconcile transactions, termination dates, tax withholding, and reporting, and other items as required
Provide day to day support to the Corporate Governance, HR, Payroll and Finance teams with respect to equity compensation reporting and data
Work with internal and external auditors and finance team for quarterly reviews, year-end audits and regulatory audits of procedures and controls as needed
Manage secondary market transactions including management of highly detail intensive step-by-step closing process
Provide assistance to the Corporate Governance team in facilitating and preparing documents related to stock transfers
Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned
Skills you should HODL
B.A. or similar degree
6+ years of related experience as stock plan administrator in startup or corporate practice
International public company company experience
Significant experience with equity software such as Equity Edge, Carta, Fidelity, Shareworks or Solium
Strong technical skills especially MS Excel or other spreadsheet programs
Commitment to process, tracking and reporting, and responsiveness
Nice-to-haves
Certified Equity Professionals (CEP) designation preferred
Paralegal / Fintech / Startup experience
Both pre-IPO and post-IPO experience (or similar public offering)
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This job is accepting ongoing applications and there is no application deadline.
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.
Kraken is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate all Krakenites for their diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions and unique perspectives. We hire strictly based on merit, meaning we seek out the candidates with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills considered the most suitable for the job. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don’t fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you’re passionate or knowledgable about crypto!
As an equal opportunity employer, we don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Whether that’s 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.
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