Lead the design and execution of Kraken's global equity programs as the Equity Administration Manager.
Posted by employer 4 days ago
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Last verified on the company career page 21 minutes ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Conduct day-to-day administration of equity plans globally
- Maintain company capitalization table
- Manage participant equity plan transactions
- Communicate with equity plan participants
- Manage option exercises and reconcile transactions
Must have
- 6+ years of related experience as stock plan administrator
- International public company experience
- Significant experience with eShareworks
- Strong technical skills especially MS Excel
- Commitment to process, tracking and reporting
Nice to have
- Certified Equity Professionals (CEP) designation preferred
- Paralegal / Fintech / Startup experience
- Both pre-IPO and post-IPO experience
AI in the day-to-day
Hands-on proficiency using generative AI tools (such as Claude or ChatGPT) in day-to-day work.
Requirements
- Experience
- 6+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, seniority, work arrangement, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
The Equity Administration Manager at Kraken is responsible for overseeing the company's global equity programs, managing the cap table, and ensuring compliance with equity-related regulations. This role requires strong technical skills, particularly in spreadsheet management and experience with equity administration tools like eShareworks. Ideal candidates have over six years of relevant experience, preferably in a public company or startup environment, and should be comfortable working cross-functionally with various teams. The position is integral to maintaining a seamless equity experience for employees and supports strategic transactions.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze November 11, 2026. Last confirmed on Kraken's careers page November 11, 2026.
Quick facts
- How much experience is required?
- At least 6 years of relevant experience for this Equity Administration Manager role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: MS Excel, eShareworks.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Equity Administration Manager role at Kraken.
From the original posting
The Corporate Legal team is a trusted advisor at the heart of Kraken’s operations, guiding the company through complex legal landscapes while enabling innovation and growth. Within this team, the Equity Administration function plays a critical role in managing Kraken’s cap table, equity programs, and global stock plan compliance. The team partners closely with Legal, Accounting, Finance, HR, and Executive Leadership to ensure that equity is administered accurately, efficiently, and in alignment with the company’s strategic goals.
As Manager of Equity Administration, you’ll lead the design and execution of Kraken’s global equity programs, oversee cap table management, and be the primary point of contact for all equity-related matters. You will work cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, People, and external stakeholders to support strategic transactions, maintain compliance, and ensure a seamless equity experience for Krakenites around the world. This position reports to the Director of Equity.
The opportunity
Accurately and timely conduct the day-to-day administration of the company’s equity plans globally
Maintain company capitalization table including regular inputting of new grants, share issuances, and complex vesting schedules
Manage all participant equity plan transactions (grants, exercises, etc.) and ensure that they are correctly processed in a timely manner
Communicate with equity plan participants regarding the equity programs, resolving questions, issues, and concerns related to vesting, transactions, enrollment, and other general inquiries
Manage option exercises, pending new hires, and other grant lists and reconcile transactions, termination dates, tax withholding, and reporting, and other items as required
Provide day to day support to the Corporate Governance, HR, Payroll and Finance teams with respect to equity compensation reporting and data
Work with internal and external auditors and finance team for quarterly reviews, year-end audits and regulatory audits of procedures and controls as needed
Manage secondary market transactions including management of highly detail intensive step-by-step closing process
Provide assistance to the Corporate Governance team in facilitating and preparing documents related to stock transfers
Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned
What you bring
B.A. or similar degree
6+ years of related experience as stock plan administrator in startup or corporate practice
International public company 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) in day-to-day work, with sound judgment on verifying outputs and protecting confidentiality, privilege, and personal data
Nice to haves
Certified Equity Professionals (CEP) designation preferred
Paralegal / Fintech / Startup experience
Both pre-IPO and post-IPO experience (or similar public offering)
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