Equity Administration Manager

Kraken Digital Asset Exchange

. Lead the design and execution of Kraken’s global equity programs .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,400 - $220,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing global equity programs, including cap table management, equity plan administration, and compliance with regulatory audits. Proficient in utilizing tools like eShareworks and MS Excel to support equity compensation reporting and participant transactions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Global Equity Program ManagementCap Table ManagementEShareworks ProficiencyCertified Equity Professional (CEP)International Public Company Experience

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Hard Skills

Cap Table ManagementEquity Plan AdministrationTransaction ReconciliationVesting Schedule ManagementEquity Compensation ReportingMS ExcelGenerative AI Tools ProficiencyStock Transfer DocumentationOption Exercise ManagementAudit Support

Soft Skills

Process CommitmentResponsivenessCommunicationProblem-SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

EShareworksMS ExcelGenerative AI Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Equity Professional (CEP)

Industry Keywords

Equity CompensationPublic Company ExperiencePre-IPO ExperiencePost-IPO ExperienceCorporate GovernanceFintech ExperienceStartup Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design and execution of Kraken’s global equity programs
Oversee cap table management
Serve as the primary point of contact for equity-related matters
Administer the company’s equity plans globally
Maintain the capitalization table, including new grants, share issuances, and complex vesting schedules
Manage participant equity plan transactions, including grants and exercises
Communicate with participants and resolve questions about vesting, transactions, enrollment, and general inquiries
Manage option exercises, pending new hires, grant lists, transaction reconciliations, termination dates, tax withholding, and reporting
Support Corporate Governance, HR, Payroll, and Finance with equity compensation reporting and data
Work with internal and external auditors and Finance on quarterly reviews, year-end audits, and regulatory audits
Manage secondary market transactions and detailed closing processes
Assist Corporate Governance with documents related to stock transfers
Collaborate with Legal, Finance, People, Executive Leadership, and external stakeholders
Report to the Director of Equity
Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.A. or similar degree
6+ years of related experience as a stock plan administrator in a startup or corporate practice
International public company experience
Significant experience with eShareworks
Strong technical skills, especially MS Excel or other spreadsheet programs
Commitment to process, tracking and reporting, and responsiveness
Hands-on proficiency using generative AI tools such as Claude or ChatGPT, with sound judgment on verifying outputs and protecting confidentiality, privilege, and personal data
Certified Equity Professionals (CEP) designation preferred
Paralegal, fintech, or startup experience preferred
Both pre-IPO and post-IPO experience, or similar public offering, preferred
Ability to work from a specified city and country

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus program
Equity program
Wellness allowance
Medical insurance (US only)
Dental insurance (US only)
Vision insurance (US only)
401(k) (US only)
Kraken product dogfooding requirement after joining