Director, Global Compensation

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 team

At Kraken, we believe people are the foundation of our success. Our People team—known as the Krakenite Experience (KX) team—aspires to become a world leader in People Experience. We’re passionate about building programs that create a world-class journey for every Krakenite, from their very first day through every stage of their career with us.

We’re now seeking a Director, Global Compensation to join our diverse, forward-thinking company. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned compensation professional to design, lead, and elevate global programs that reflect our Total Rewards philosophy, keep us market-competitive, and ensure that Krakenites thrive.

If you’ve already made an impact building best-in-class compensation strategies in high-growth organizations—and want to take your expertise into an industry that is shaping the future of finance—we’d love to connect with you.

The opportunity

• Partner with the VP, Total Rewards to drive the vision and long-term roadmap for compensation strategy, programs, policies, and processes.
• Serve as a strategic business partner to senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring programs align with business goals, support acquisition and retention, and foster career development.
• Design, analyze, and administer global compensation programs, including semi-annual compensation cycles, communications, tools, and resources that enable transparency and adoption across the company.
• Devise creative and competitive solutions that allow Kraken to thrive in an evolving and highly competitive marketplace.
• Stay current on global compensation regulations and compliance requirements; proactively assess impact and implement changes to mitigate risk.
• Collaborate with Sales Leadership and Finance to design and evaluate sales compensation plans, ensuring they drive revenue growth and align with go-to-market strategies.
• Lead M&A due diligence and integration activities for the compensation function.
• Prepare and deliver compensation and equity materials and presentations for senior stakeholders, including the Compensation Committee and Board of Directors.
• Build and strengthen partnerships with external vendors and advisors to enrich our programs with insights and benchmarks.

Skills you should HODL

• 15+ years of progressive experience in global compensation, with deep expertise across both domestic and international programs.
• Proven ability to manage current programs while challenging the status quo and championing new initiatives.
• Strong operations skillset and results-oriented mindset.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory and legislative impacts on compensation programs (e.g., FLSA, Equal Pay).
• Experience in both high-growth startups and large global organizations, ideally in technology or financial services.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification strongly preferred.
• A passion for cryptocurrency and financial innovation is a huge plus.

#LI-Remote

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.

Stay in the know

Follow us on Twitter

Learn on the Kraken Blog

Connect on LinkedIn

Candidate Privacy Notice