Security Associate, M&A & Partnerships

Kraken

3d • Remote

About The Position

Building the Future of Crypto
Our 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 a small, M&A-focused Security and IT team that consistently punches above our weight while operating within Kraken’s broader Security organization. We represent Security and IT throughout M&A transactions and collaborate with partners across HR, Engineering, Legal, Vendor Management, Finance, Compliance, Business Operations, and other teams.
While diligence work is confidential, the team embraces hyper-transparency post-close, fostering open dialogue and candid discussions while staying adaptable to the evolving landscape of the crypto industry.
The Opportunity
Security Diligence: Conduct due diligence on the security and IT components of potential acquisitions, partnerships, and vendor engagements. Evaluate the cybersecurity posture, IT infrastructure, and technology stack of target companies.
Security and IT Integration: Lead integration of IT systems and security practices for acquired companies. Coordinate cross-functional efforts to ensure integration while maintaining Kraken’s security standards.
Technical Project Execution: Drive unique security and IT workstreams across M&A transactions. Advocate for technical actions, rationalize technology stacks, and align acquired environments with Kraken’s security architecture.
Cross-Team Coordination: Partner with Security, IT, Engineering, Corporate Development, and Product leaders to align on requirements, timelines, and execution plans.
Process Improvement & Tooling: Continuously improve internal workflows through automation, AI-enabled tooling, and consistent reporting mechanisms.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in security, engineering, IT, technical PM, or M&A integration roles
• 2+ years executing or defining technical scopes of work in consulting or client-facing environments
• Broad experience across Security, IT, and Engineering disciplines
• Deep expertise in at least one of these areas: Identity & Access Management (IAM) IT Systems Management Software Engineering Application Security DevOps / SRE Vulnerability Management Technical Project Management Security Architecture Cloud & Datacenter Security
• Demonstrated ability to design or execute technical architecture plans that support business goals
• Experience leveraging automation and AI to improve technical workflows
• Working knowledge of audit and compliance frameworks
• Strong understanding of IT systems, network infrastructure, and cybersecurity principles
• Familiarity with regulatory and legal considerations related to IT and cybersecurity
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with diverse technical and business stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in cryptocurrency or fintech
• Experience working with globally distributed remote teams
• Deep listening and empathy for team dynamics
• Bias for action and results over rigid processes
• Strategic mindset with the ability to zoom in on tactical details
• Curious, low ego, highly collaborative, open to lessons learned
• Systems thinker who sees patterns and opportunities across silos
• Experience creating unique technical scopes of work for complex initiatives

Responsibilities

• Conduct due diligence on the security and IT components of potential acquisitions, partnerships, and vendor engagements.
• Evaluate the cybersecurity posture, IT infrastructure, and technology stack of target companies.
• Lead integration of IT systems and security practices for acquired companies.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts to ensure integration while maintaining Kraken’s security standards.
• Drive unique security and IT workstreams across M&A transactions.
• Advocate for technical actions, rationalize technology stacks, and align acquired environments with Kraken’s security architecture.
• Partner with Security, IT, Engineering, Corporate Development, and Product leaders to align on requirements, timelines, and execution plans.
• Continuously improve internal workflows through automation, AI-enabled tooling, and consistent reporting mechanisms.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed