Vice President, Investor Relations
Kraken
Location
United States
Employment Type
Full time
Location Type
Remote
Department
ExecutiveExecutive
Compensation
- $293K – $424.9K • Offers Equity • Offers Bonus
This is the target annual salary range for this role. This range is not inclusive of other additional compensation elements, such as our Bonus program, Equity program, Wellness allowance, and other benefits [US Only] (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)).
The compensation range provided is influenced by various factors and represents the initial target range. Our salary offerings are dynamic and we strive to ensure that our base salary and total compensation package aligns and recognizes the top talent we aim to attract and retain. The compensation package of the successful candidate is based on various factors such as their skillset, experience, and job scope.
Building the Future of Crypto
Our Krakenites are a world-class team with crypto conviction, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology.
What makes us different?
Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values. As a Krakenite, you’ll join us on our mission to accelerate the global adoption of crypto, so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. For over a decade, Kraken’s focus on our mission and crypto ethos has attracted many of the most talented crypto experts in the world.
Before you apply, please read the Kraken Culture page 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 account here.
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 to industry-leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support through our products like Kraken Pro, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures.
Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto!
Proof of work
The opportunity
As Kraken prepares to transition to a public company and expand its presence in the capital markets, we are seeking one of our most critical hires to date: a Vice President, Investor Relations (VP, IR) who will lead the development and execution of Kraken’s investor relations strategy in close partnership with the C-suite, Board, and senior leadership team.
Reporting to our Co-CEOs, this leader will build a world-class IR function from the ground up, ensuring Kraken’s story resonates across institutional investors, analysts, and key stakeholders. The VP, IR will translate the company’s long-term strategic ambitions into a clear, compelling narrative and drive proactive engagement that supports valuation and credibility in the public markets.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Develop and execute a comprehensive investor relations strategy aligned with Kraken’s growth objectives and public-market readiness.
Serve as the primary liaison between Kraken and the investment community, including institutional investors, analysts, and investment banks.
Partner with the CFO and finance team to craft and deliver financial messaging, earnings materials, investor presentations, and analyst day content.
Oversee preparation of investor communications: quarterly earnings materials, annual reports, press releases, and regulatory filings in coordination with finance and legal teams.
Monitor market trends, peer performance, investor sentiment, and shareholder base composition; provide insights and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and the Board.
Build and maintain investor databases, targeting frameworks, and engagement analytics.
Lead proactive investor outreach through conferences, roadshows, and one-on-one meetings.
Ensure compliance with SEC and stock-exchange requirements, supporting corporate governance and disclosure standards.
Partner with communications, legal, and operations teams to maintain consistent external messaging and brand integrity.
Provide regular reporting to the executive team and Board on investor engagement, market perception, and share performance.
Skills You Should HODL
15+ years of experience in investor relations, corporate finance, or capital markets, ideally at a publicly traded company or a high-growth organization preparing to go public.
Deep understanding of equity capital markets, shareholder dynamics, analyst coverage, valuation drivers, and IPO/SPAC/M&A processes.
Strong financial acumen with expertise in financial statements, modeling, valuation, and communicating complex metrics in a clear, investor-focused manner.
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to craft investor-facing presentations, earnings scripts, Q&A prep, press releases, and high-stakes stakeholder messaging.
Experience crafting multi-year investor communication plans and executing them seamlessly during public-company transitions
Established relationships with sell-side analysts, institutional investors, investment banks, and other capital markets participants, or the ability to build them quickly.
Executive presence with the gravitas to represent Kraken in high-visibility forums including earnings calls, investor conferences, and roadshows.
Comprehensive knowledge of regulatory disclosure, SEC and stock-exchange requirements, and public-company IR best practices.
Strong project and stakeholder management skills, coordinating across finance, legal, communications, and external advisors to deliver a unified investor engagement program.
Nice to haves
Prior experience leading an IPO process, or transitioning a private company to the public markets.
Experience in and/or passion for crypto.
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.
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!
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.
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Compensation Range: $293K - $424.9K