Director of Global Compensation
Remote
United States, Canada
$168,000 - $268,400/yearly
Senior Level
Top Benefits
Remote work (90% remote)
Flexible work schedule
Diverse, multicultural environment
About the role
Who you are
- 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
What the job involves
- 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
- 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
The application process
- This job is accepting ongoing applications and there is no application deadline
Benefits
- Work where you want: 90% of Krakenites work remotely, we believe people do their best work wherever they're happiest
- Flexibility and Autonomy: We are highly results-focused vs. time-focused. We want you to work when and how you need to keep you at your most proactive
- We value diversity: Our Team is spread across 60 countries. By joining Kraken you'll be part of a truly multicultural organization that values diversity and inclusion
- A new approach to salary: Kraken prides itself on being at the forefront of crypto innovation, and that means the majority of our workforce has the option to be paid in bitcoin
- Equity Options: Kraken owes its success and growth to its people. That's why we offer nearly all our Krakenites a stake in the company
Director of Global Compensation
Remote
United States, Canada
$168,000 - $268,400/yearly
Senior Level
Top Benefits
Remote work (90% remote)
Flexible work schedule
Diverse, multicultural environment
About the role
Who you are
- 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
What the job involves
- 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
- 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
The application process
- This job is accepting ongoing applications and there is no application deadline
Benefits
- Work where you want: 90% of Krakenites work remotely, we believe people do their best work wherever they're happiest
- Flexibility and Autonomy: We are highly results-focused vs. time-focused. We want you to work when and how you need to keep you at your most proactive
- We value diversity: Our Team is spread across 60 countries. By joining Kraken you'll be part of a truly multicultural organization that values diversity and inclusion
- A new approach to salary: Kraken prides itself on being at the forefront of crypto innovation, and that means the majority of our workforce has the option to be paid in bitcoin
- Equity Options: Kraken owes its success and growth to its people. That's why we offer nearly all our Krakenites a stake in the company