Kraken is hiring a Security Associate, M&A & Partnerships

About the Role

This role involves conducting security and IT due diligence for potential acquisitions and partnerships, leading post-deal integration, managing technical workstreams, coordinating with key stakeholders, and improving workflows through automation and AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments of security and IT systems for potential acquisitions, partnerships, and vendor relationships.
• Analyze the cybersecurity maturity, IT infrastructure, and technology environment of target organizations.
• Lead the integration of IT platforms and security protocols for newly acquired entities.
• Coordinate with multiple departments to ensure seamless integration while upholding organizational security standards.
• Manage dedicated security and IT initiatives throughout the M&A lifecycle.
• Champion technical decisions, streamline technology environments, and align post-acquisition systems with enterprise security architecture.
• Collaborate with leaders across Security, IT, Engineering, Corporate Development, and Product to define requirements, timelines, and implementation strategies.
• Enhance internal processes using automation, AI-powered tools, and standardized reporting.

Work Arrangement

Remote (Worldwide)

Team

Established in 2011, the organization is a leading global crypto platform serving over 10 million users. It provides spot trading, margin, futures, staking, and OTC services for both retail and institutional clients. The Security and IT team focuses on M&A, delivering high-impact results within the broader security organization. It engages across HR, Engineering, Legal, Vendor Management, Finance, Compliance, and Business Operations. While due diligence is confidential, the team promotes transparency after deal closure, encouraging open communication and adaptability in the dynamic crypto sector.

Candidate Privacy Notice

The company values global diversity and hires based on merit, seeking individuals with the right skills and knowledge. Applicants are encouraged to apply even if they don’t meet all listed qualifications, especially if passionate about crypto. Job-related assessments may be part of the hiring process, evaluating relevant competencies consistently across candidates. Results are reviewed alongside experience and interviews and do not solely determine hiring decisions. As an equal opportunity employer, discrimination or harassment based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or other protected characteristics is not tolerated.

Other

• Applications are accepted continuously unless specified otherwise.
• Applicants may remove or redact age, date of birth, or educational dates from submissions.
• Candidates with criminal histories are considered in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
• Job-related skills or work-style assessments may be required during the hiring process.
• Assessments measure role-relevant competencies and are evaluated together with experience and interviews.
• The company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.