Junior Strategic Finance Analyst
Posted on: 15 Feb 2022
San Francisco, CA
Job Description
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.
About the Role
The Strategic Finance Analyst role will support all of Kraken’s strategic finance needs including modeling business scenarios, tracking performance metrics, and working with leaders to make strategic company decisions. You are an ambitious individual who is excited by the challenge of solving tough, often ambiguous problems in this dynamic space. You are able to make well-informed recommendations based on data and analysis. You can communicate your findings and recommendations verbally and in concise and actionable reports. Intellectual curiosity and a desire to learn everything cryptocurrency are a requirement for this role.
Who you are:
Leverage extremely large databases maintained by the Data teams to create advanced reports & data visualizations to communicate Kraken’s performance and advise ongoing projects.
Perform financial and operational deep dives across products, regions, business lines to understand ROI, margins, opportunity cost, and valuation impact.
Assist the Strategic Finance team in preparing presentations and other updates for our executives, the board, and investors.
Effectively build financial models to both understand the quantitative and qualitative aspects of what’s happening, and communicate findings & recommendations to the team.
Build and maintain annual budget models and ongoing quarterly forecasts in collaboration with all the functions across Kraken globally.
What you'll do:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
At least 1 years of work experience.
Strong understanding of accounting, financial, and valuation.
Excel, SQL, Tableau
Attention to detail with a drive to solve problems, investigate issues, and creative thinking.
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
Ability to navigate ambiguous situations and deliver results.
Intrinsic motivation with a strong desire to make a positive impact on the organization.
Kraken
San Francisco, CA
As one of the largest and oldest Bitcoin exchanges in the world, Kraken is consistently named one of the best places to buy and sell crypto online, thanks to our excellent service, low fees, versatile funding options and rigorous security standards -- but this is only part of the story. We’ve been on the forefront of the blockchain revolution since 2011.
Our mission is to accelerate the adoption of cryptocurrency so that you and the rest of the world can achieve financial freedom and inclusion.
Who we are
Recognizing the importance of Bitcoin from the onset, and understanding that the exchange is the most critical part of the cryptocurrency ecosystem, Jesse Powell founded Kraken to give people the means to quickly and securely invest in the space. Since then, the company has grown by leaps and bounds with hundreds of employees spanning the globe. We’re a diverse group of thinkers and doers that are dedicated to making cryptocurrency available and accessible to the world and enabling people from all walks of life to invest in their independence.
What we do
Empowering investors
Whether you’re an advanced trader or a crypto-beginner, Kraken gives you the power to chart your own financial course. Our exchange has an ever-growing number of cryptocurrency pairs for you to invest in and a slew of tools and features for you to leverage as you grow your portfolio.
Supporting institutions
From over-the-counter trading to personalized white-glove account management, Kraken is the premier cryptocurrency investing solution for institutions of all sizes. We offer exceptional liquidity and competitive pricing for all our markets so you can achieve your investment goals quickly and confidently.
Join the revolution
Since Satoshi first mined Bitcoin’s genesis block in 2009, crypto has been changing the world - and the Kraken team is leading the charge. We’re looking for talented, inspiring people who are passionate about bringing cryptocurrency to the mainstream. If you’re interested in joining Kraken, click the link below to learn more about all of our open job listings.
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IndustryAccounting/Finance
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No. of Employees1200+
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