Director Global Compensation

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About Kraken

As one of the largest and most trusted digital asset platforms globally, we are empowering people to experience the life-changing potential of crypto. Trusted by over 8 million consumer and pro traders, institutions, and authorities worldwide - our unique combination of products, services, and global expertise is helping tip the scales towards mass crypto adoption. But we’re only just getting started. We want to be pioneers in crypto and add value to the everyday lives of billions. Now is not the time to sit on the sidelines. Join us to bring crypto to the world.

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Our People team is called the Krakenite Experience (KX) team, and we aim to become a world leader in
People Experience. We are now hiring a Director, Global Compensation to join our diverse and forward‐
thinking global company. This skilled and experienced Compensation professional will add value to
Kraken by ensuring that our programs align with our Total Reward philosophy, are market competitive,
and ensure that the Krakenite Experience is world class from their first days as a Krakenite all the way
through their entire Kraken lifecycle.

This is a great opportunity for a Compensation professional who has already thrived in creating the
best‐in‐class people experiences in high‐growth organizations and who wants to get involved in an
industry that is changing the world!

Responsibilities

  • Partner with the Global Head of Total Rewards to drive the vision and long-term compensation roadmap on the development of compensation strategies, programs, policies, and processes
  • Act as a strategic business partner to senior leaders and partner with cross functional partners to ensure all compensation programs are aligned with business goals, properly accounted, and forecasted for to support talent acquisition, retention, and career development
  • Create, analyze, develop, implement, and administer global compensation program(s) taking into consideration the overall business strategy and internal philosophies. This includes the creation of communications, resources, processes, and tools associated with the program(s)
  • Devise creative solutions and approaches to compensation that enables Kraken to meet the demands of a competitive marketplace
  • Stay current on legal and regulatory trends and requirements in Compensation globally, analyzing impact to Kraken and assist the greater HR team in proactively developing and implementing actions to mitigate the organization’s risk and ensure compliance
  • Lead M&A due diligence, resource planning and integration activities for the compensation function
  • Prepare compensation documents, presentations, and communications for audiences at all levels including the Compensation Committee and Board of Directors
  • Manage and deepen partnerships with key vendors and external partners that will enrich our thinking and programs with industry insights and ensure that our programs remain competitive
  • Requirements

  • Minimum 10+ years of progressive Compensation experience; both domestically and internationally
  • Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification a plus
  • Efficiently manage current programs, challenge the status quo, and champion new initiatives
  • A consummate team player who builds highly effective professional relationships and can effectively work with and communicate across multiple levels of the organization
  • Results oriented with strong operations skillset
  • Sound knowledge of the Regulatory and Legislative imperatives and impacts related to compensation programs (FLSA, Equal Pay etc.)
  • Experience in both a start-up and a large global company, ideally in Tech, Finance
  • Experience working remotely a plus
  • A passion for and knowledge of cryptocurrency is a huge plus
  • We’re powered by people from around the world with their own unique and diverse experiences. We value all Krakenites and their talents, contributions, and perspectives, regardless of their background. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgable about crypto!

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