Director of Equity Administration

The Director of Equity Administration will lead and oversee the global equity administration function at Kraken, establishing strategy, scalable processes, and best-in-class practices to support company growth and maturity. The Equity Administration function plays a critical role in managing the company’s cap table, equity programs, and global stock plan compliance.

Overview

Department

Legal

Job type

Full time

Compensation

$168,000 - $269,000 per year

Location

United States, North America

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Building the Future of Crypto

Krakenites are a world-class team with crypto conviction, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology. 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 toindustry-leading security,crypto education, andworld-class client supportthrough our products likeKraken Pro,Desktop,Wallet, andKraken Futures. Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto!

Before you apply, please read theKraken Culturepage 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 accounthere.

The Team

The Corporate Legal team is a trusted advisor at the heart of Kraken’s operations, guiding the company through complex legal landscapes while enabling innovation and growth. The Equity Administration team is responsible for the design, governance, and implementation of the company’s global equity programs. This includes leading critical systems transitions, supporting PCAOB audit completion, and ensuring that the company’s equity infrastructure scales for future growth.

The Opportunity

Lead and oversee the global equity administration function, establishing strategy, scalable processes, and best-in-class practices to support company growth and maturity

Drive cap table migration from one administrator to a new system, including system implementation, data reconciliation, controls documentation, and end-user training

Own and maintain the company’s capitalization table, ensuring accuracy and compliance across all equity-related records

Oversee all participant equity plan transactions (grants, exercises, releases, secondary transactions, and modifications), ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing

Partner with Finance, Legal, HR, and Payroll to ensure equity-related reporting, accounting, and compliance meets PCAOB audit standards, SOX controls, and SEC requirements

Lead the equity audit and uplift process, coordinating with internal stakeholders and external auditors to achieve audit readiness

Provide analysis and reporting to the Compensation Committee, Board, and executive leadership on dilution, equity spend, and long-term incentive planning

Act as a subject matter expert on equity program design and communication, ensuring employee understanding and engagement

Manage secondary market transactions including management of highly detail intensive step-by-step closing process

Provide assistance to the Corporate Governance team in facilitating and preparing documents related to stock transfers

Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Skills You Should HODL

B.A. or similar degree

10+ years of progressive experience in equity administration, including at least 3+ years in a leadership role

Proven experience leading equity functions through significant corporate growth or transformation

Expertise in equity administration platforms, with hands-on experience migrating from one cap table provider to a new system

Deep knowledge of SEC reporting, PCAOB audit standards, SOX compliance, and global equity tax rules

Strong technical skills, especially MS Excel and other reporting tools

Exceptional attention to detail, process orientation, and organizational skills

Ability to lead and influence across executive and Board-level stakeholders

Nice-to-Haves

Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation strongly preferred

Experience with international public company equity programs

Background in fintech, startups, or high-growth environments

Experience in both private and public company contexts

Additional Information

This job is accepting ongoing applications and there is no application deadline. Please note, applicants are permitted to redact or remove information on their resume that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. As an equal opportunity employer, we don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Whether that’s based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

Kraken is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate all Krakenites for their diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions and unique perspectives. We hire strictly based on merit, meaning we seek out the candidates with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills considered the most suitable for the job. 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!