Senior Financial Analyst, Kraken
Corporate Finance
$86-134k
Cryptocurrency exchange
Posted today
Cryptocurrency exchange
501-1000 employees
Posted today
$86-134k
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To accelerate the adoption of cryptocurrency so that you and the rest of the world can achieve financial freedom and inclusion.
Role
Who you are
- 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, quantitative and analytical skills and a track record of delivering results on corporate wide initiatives
- The ability to distill complex information into clear problem statements that can be systematically analyzed and communicated; frames both approaches and solutions in a way that is actionable for all audiences
- Comfort working with metrics, building new KPIs and navigating large data sets to find answers to complex problems
- Ability to navigate ambiguous workstreams and build processes from scratch
- Knowledge of financial markets and strong passion in cryptocurrency
- High degree of curiosity and self motivation to understand the “why” behind all decisions
- SQL / Querying Experience a plus
- Prior experience working in the crypto industry a plus
What the job involves
- 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 everchanging 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
- 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
Our take
Kraken is the world’s largest global bitcoin exchange in euro volume and liquidity. Kraken’s clients also trade USD, CAD, ETH, XRP, LTC and other digital currencies, on a platform consistently rated the best and most secure bitcoin exchange by independent news media.
Kraken was the first bitcoin exchange to have its market data displayed on the Bloomberg Terminal, the first to pass a cryptographically verifiable proof-of-reserves audit, and one of the first exchanges to offer leveraged bitcoin margin trading.
Kraken are one of the top 3 bitcoin exchanges by volume, behind Coinbase and bit-x with an 18% market share. While this is a competitive space to operate in - the volume of crypto being exchanged every day is very high, so there's space for multiple winners.
Kraken have made a number of acquisitions and have strengthened its world-leading position with the launch of new products, features and apps and a 24/7 multi-lingual support line. The company will continue to provide clients with easier and more versatile ways to participate in the crypto ecosystem.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Feb 2019
$100m
SERIES C
Mar 2014
$5m
SERIES A
Total funding: $111.5m
Company benefits
- Work where you want: 90% of Krakenites work remotely, we believe people do their best work wherever they're happiest
- Flexibility and Autonomy: We are highly results-focused vs. time-focused. We want you to work when and how you need to keep you at your most proactive
- We value diversity: Our Team is spread across 60 countries. By joining Kraken you'll be part of a truly multicultural organization that values diversity and inclusion
- A new approach to salary: Kraken prides itself on being at the forefront of crypto innovation, and that means the majority of our workforce has the option to be paid in bitcoin
- Equity Options: Kraken owes its success and growth to its people. That's why we offer nearly all our Krakenites a stake in the company
Company HQ
Financial District, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Jesse Powell
(Chairman of the Board)Previously co-founded Verge Gallery & Studio Project, Lewt and Internet Ventures & Holdings
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