Senior Payroll System Analyst, Kraken
$76-160k
Cryptocurrency exchange
Job no longer available
Cryptocurrency exchange
501-1000 employees
Job no longer available
$76-160k
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To accelerate the global adoption of crypto, so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion.
Role
Who you are
- Knowledge and experience in payroll processing and payroll accounting
- Sound experience in payroll implementation, payroll testing, and GL mapping
- Experience with ERP systems such as ADP, UKG, Cloudpay, Netsuite and Workday
- Possess strong technical and accounting skills, including extensive Excel
- Ability to thrive in team environment
- Cryptocurrency familiarity very desirable
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong communication and collaborative attitude
- Thrives in fast paced environment
What the job involves
- Join our dynamic team as a Sr Payroll System Analyst specializing in global payroll systems and processing
- At Kraken, our mission is to ensure seamless and accurate payroll operations, enabling our organization to focus on driving success and growth in the crypto industry
- As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of our payroll system and payroll accounting
- If you're a top performer in the payroll industry seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity, join our epic team and be a part of shaping the future of payroll excellence!
- Payroll Discrepancy Management: Research and analyze discrepancies in payroll and benefits, implementing appropriate corrections
- Reporting and Analysis: Prepare a variety of complex payroll-related reports to support the payroll team and management
- System Updates and Implementation: Interpret, test, and implement all payroll systems
- Methodology Development: Develop methodologies, tools, and procedures to ensure integration between applications and compliance with regulations and policies
- Change Management: Collaborate with the payroll team in change management activities, including making recommendations, creating and updating documentation, and system training related to modifications and enhancements
- System Configuration: Update and maintain payroll-related configurations and tables such as companies, pay groups, earnings, deductions, localities, and taxation definitions
- Deduction and Tax Setup: Ensure proper setup for new deductions, taxes, earnings, and GL mapping within the systems
- Project Support: Co-lead various projects for process improvement or new initiatives, which may involve collaboration with external vendors and internal payroll partners (e.g. , Benefits, GL Accounting Team, and HRIS)
- Year-End Project Plan: Support and/or lead the interdepartmental year-end project plan, ensuring systems and payroll calendars are prepared for the new year
- Discrepancy Review: Review and research discrepancies in Journal Entries as requested by the GL team
Our take
Kraken is one of the world's leading and longest-standing cryptocurrency exchanges, known for its focus on transparency and security. The platform offers trading across a wide range of digital assets and fiat currencies, including USD, EUR, and CAD, and serves millions of users globally. Consistently rated as one of the most trusted and secure exchanges in the industry, Kraken has built a reputation on reliability, users protection, and a commitment to its proof-of-reserves verification that allows clients to independently confirm their holdings.
Kraken allows users to trade and invest in spot and derivatives markets, as well as participate in staking, custody, and tokenized asset products. It was also among the first exchanges to undergo a cryptographically verifiable proof-of-reserves audit and continues to lead with innovations such as tokenized US stocks ("xStocks") for non-US customers and expanded institutional services. Alongside this, the company's offerings are designed to make digital finance more accessible and complaint while supporting traders, investors, and enterprises navigating the fast-evolving crypto landscape.
On top of this success, Kraken reported a standout performance in the third quarter of 2025 - doubling its revenue year-on-year to $648M and boosting quarterly profit margins to nearly 28%. Trading volumes climbed to $562B, while assets on the platform rose to $59B, emphasizing the exchange's growth and strong customer confidence. Having expanded its product suite, strengthened its institutional reach, and invested in governance and compliance, Kraken is now in a position for continued expansion (and, potentially, a future public listing), as one of the most resilient and respected names in the global crypto market.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Nov 2025
$800m
LATE VC
Sep 2025
$500m
LATE VC
Total funding: $1.4bn
Company benefits
- Remote-first and work from anywhere
- Competitive salary regardless of location, and the option to be paid in crypto
- Equity grants offered with most roles
- Flexible paid time off
- Wellness Program that includes a fitness coach, free access to wellbeing apps, and a monthly wellness stipend
- Mental health and life coaching benefits for you and your dependents
- Startup-level autonomy with the scale and learning opportunities of a global platform
- Remote workstation set-up bonus
- And more!
Leadership
David Ripley
(Co-CEO)David joined Kraken in 2016 as COO and became Co-CEO in 2023. Prior to this, he co-founded Glidera where he served as the CEO for nearly 3 years. He also spent over 6 years at The Boston Consulting Group, joining as a Consultant before becoming a Project Lead and then Principal.
Arjun Sethi
(Co-CEO)Arjun is the co-founder of Tribe Capital, Foundation, Termina, and Kapital.
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