• Define and drive Kraken’s global M&A and strategic investment strategy in conjunction with Kraken’s leadership team • Lead, manage, and grow our existing (and exceptionally high-caliber) Corporate development team • Actively identify potential acquisition targets, JV, and/or investment opportunities to accelerate the realization of Kraken’s strategic objectives • Own the entire deal process including sourcing, due diligence, contract negotiation, closing, and integration • Work with leaders across functions, including Product Management, Engineering, Operations, Legal, Finance, and Marketing throughout the due diligence and integration planning processes • Lead negotiations on purchase price and deal terms; build financial models to support valuation and establish key benchmarks for post-integration planning • Articulate key value drivers and considerations for potential M&A opportunities in concise deal memos and executive presentations; actively build consensus and drive effective decision-making across leadership and the wider organization • Monitor industry trends, market dynamics, and competitor activities to inform strategic decision-making and identify opportunities for differentiation or competitive advantage • Build and maintain an extensive network in the crypto industry to maintain deal flow and stay on top of key trends and developments