Kraken

Sr. Financial Analyst - Corporate Finance

United States

$86,000 – $134,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Fintech, CryptocurrencyIndustries

Senior Financial Analyst

Salary: $86K - $134K Location Type: Remote Employment Type: Full-Time

Building the Future of Crypto

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

We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst for our Corporate Finance team. In this role, you will play a key role in driving key elements of financial planning, budgeting, reporting, forecasting, and analysis. This highly visible role will support strategic decision-making by leveraging analyses, investment frameworks, strategic insights, and a problem-solving focused mindset to drive action and growth. In addition, this role will provide integral support for our core services and platform teams that support all of Kraken, to enable long-term efficient growth at scale.

As a member of the Corporate Finance team, you will help craft holistic company insights and perspectives to help shape the future of Kraken in a dynamic and ever-changing environment.

The Corporate Finance team is part of the broader Strategic Finance team that works closely with Product, Treasury, Corporate Development, Accounting, and other cross-functional teams on revenue, expense, and liquidity strategy. The Strategic Finance team also advises senior leaders to continuously drive product decisions, optimize investments, and evaluate trade-offs.

The Opportunity

  • Assist with forecasting, budgeting, and the long-range planning process for the entire business, coordinating with internal partners and stakeholders on managing the business.
  • Preparation of management reporting and presentations including month-end close reporting, board reporting, and monthly/quarterly business reviews.
  • Track headcount across all departments – including active roster, open roles, and compensation levers – and link to budgeting and financial forecasts.
  • Participate in monthly meetings with Finance leadership to review spend and variance analysis.
  • Work closely with the data team to ensure all data outputs are validated and accurate.
  • Enhance the understanding at the corporate finance level of critical business performance drivers and maintain a good view of business strengths and weaknesses.
  • Identify, develop, and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics for FP&A.
  • Partner closely with Treasury and Capital Markets on liquidity management.
  • Assist with ad hoc projects and analysis that will drive strategic decision-making.
  • Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills You Should HODL

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
  • 3-5+ years of experience with a proven track record in Investment Banking, Consulting, or Finance & Strategy in a high-growth tech public company.
  • Ideal candidate would have strong financial/strategic analysis and modeling skill sets with a background in FP&A, Business Finance, Equity Research, or Capital Markets.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills.

Skills

Financial Planning
Budgeting
Reporting
Forecasting
Financial Analysis
Strategic Insights
Investment Frameworks
Problem Solving

Kraken

Cryptocurrency exchange for buying and trading

About Kraken

Kraken is a cryptocurrency exchange platform that allows users to buy, sell, and trade various digital assets. It offers features that cater to both beginners and experienced traders, making it easy to navigate the cryptocurrency market. Users can execute trades with high liquidity, which means their transactions are completed quickly. The platform charges low transaction fees, sometimes as low as 0%, helping users keep more of their profits. Kraken also provides advanced charting tools to help investors track their investments effectively. Security is a major focus, with multiple protective measures in place to keep user assets safe. The platform supports 70 different asset pairs and is continuously expanding its offerings. Additionally, Kraken offers 24/7 global support to assist users with any questions or issues.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$108.5MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Crypto & Web3, Financial ServicesIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Competitive salary and equity plan
401k contribution plan
Vacation & Generous PTO
Paid Tranings

Risks

Increased competition from Binance and Coinbase could impact Kraken's market share.
Regulatory scrutiny in the EU may raise Kraken's compliance costs.
The volatility of cryptocurrency prices can affect Kraken's revenue from transaction fees.

Differentiation

Kraken offers both spot and futures trading for over 40 digital assets.
The platform provides advanced charting tools for professional traders and technical analysts.
Kraken's 24/7 global support ensures assistance for users at any time.

Upsides

Kraken's acquisition of Staked enhances its staking services for consumers and institutions.
Sponsorship deals with major soccer clubs boost Kraken's visibility and brand recognition.
The rise of crypto derivatives attracts advanced traders to Kraken's sophisticated tools.

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