Equity Administration Manager

About this role

Manage Kraken’s global equity programs, capitalization table, and stock-plan compliance. Partner across Legal, Finance, People, Payroll, and external stakeholders to administer equity transactions and support audits and strategic transactions.

About the company

Kraken is a leading cryptocurrency exchange that provides a platform for buying, selling, and trading a diverse range of digital assets. The company focuses on compliance, security, and innovative financial solutions to serve both individual and institutional clients.

The team

Corporate Legal, within the Equity Administration function; reports to the Director of Equity.

What you'll do

• Administer global equity plans and participant transactions, including grants and exercises.
• Maintain the capitalization table and reconcile grants, vesting, issuances, terminations, tax withholding, and reporting.
• Respond to participant questions about equity plans and transactions.
• Support Legal, Governance, HR, Payroll, and Finance with equity data and reporting.
• Coordinate audits and manage secondary-market transaction closings and stock-transfer documentation.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor’s degree or similar qualification.
• 6+ years of stock-plan administration experience in a startup or corporate setting.
• Experience with international public companies.
• Significant experience with eShareworks.
• Strong Excel or spreadsheet skills and a detail-oriented approach to process, tracking, reporting, and responsiveness.
• Practical experience using generative AI tools, with sound judgment around verification and confidential information.

Nice to have

• Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation.
• Paralegal, fintech, or startup experience.
• Both pre-IPO and post-IPO experience, or similar public-offering experience.