Senior Finance Analyst, Kraken
Ireland
Cryptocurrency exchange
Job no longer available
Cryptocurrency exchange
501-1000 employees
Job no longer available
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
- Qualified Accountant - ACA, CIMA, ACCA with 4+ years experience in an applicable role - ideally with regulatory oversight from the Central Bank of Ireland
- Ability to take ownership of the development of a wide range of process within a new finance function, living as a leader and advising on the wider finance agenda
- Experience of all relevant regulations within a Central Bank of Ireland regulated financial services firm, with emphasis on Central Bank of Ireland FINREP and statistical reporting
- Knowledge and understanding of the key accounting principles under IFRS and US GAAP
- Demonstrable experience of having worked in a Group reporting role focused on financial accounts and external reporting (incl. regulatory)
- Excellent analysis and problem solving skills
- Strong understanding of a best-in-class control environment and an appetite to implement and monitor same
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to be flexible & adaptable, always ready to pivot and solve the next problem
- Enthusiastic, motivated, self-starter, pro-active and a team player
- Strong interpersonal skills and excellent communicator
- Willingness and ability to take ownership of issues and manage through to a successful resolution
- Required to provide detailed analysis and information on complex queries/problems and communicate to stakeholders on proposed solutions and recommendations
- Understanding & execution of requirements / expectations
- Minimal supervisory oversight and able to perform duties with minimal or no guidance
- Assertiveness, tenacious and control focused
What the job involves
- Oversee and challenge the development of financial and reporting processes within our regulated entities and seek ways to innovate so as to ensure they are robust and of an extremely high standard
- Delivery of financial & treasury reconciliations for all local entities, in particular client funding reconciliations for the regulated entity, for approval by senior management
- Delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual management and financial accounts, including monthly budget to actuals review as part of the Group FP&A processes
- Delivery of regulatory returns for our regulated entities
- Preparation of forecasts and budgets for all local entities in collaboration with the Group FP&A team
- Reviewing all financial plans and budgets regularly and prepare monthly presentations for key stakeholders, including ongoing review and presentation of capital requirements
- Involvement in the statutory audit process for all local legal entities acting as the key liaison with Group Finance
- Being the primary point of contact with the Group Financial Control team to ensure a common understanding between Group and local legal entities
- Working with the Head of Finance to develop a robust control environment for our newly created finance function
- Supporting the Head of Finance on all aspects of financial function delivery and related topics and ownership of the maintenance of the risk register for the Finance function
- Support the Group FP&A team with all ad-hoc corporate requests applicable to both the local legal entities and the broader Group agenda
- The Senior Finance Analyst will be required to lead the finance workstream of certain local projects and legal entity development, working closely with the Head of Finance to ensure local requirements are considered both in-project and by the wider Group
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.
Freddie
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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