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Head of Corporate Development
<p style="min-height:1.5em">Help us use technology to make a big green dent in the universe!</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://kraken.tech/"><u>Kraken</u></a> powers some of the most innovative global developments in energy.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">We create the technology that redefines utilities and unlocks a new energy system of the future. By optimising renewable generation, building a more intelligent grid, and empowering utilities to deliver an exceptional customer experience, our operating system is transforming the industry worldwide.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">It’s an incredibly exciting time to work in energy. Join us on our mission to improve the lives of ONE BILLION humans within the decade and shape a cleaner, better future for everyone.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><p style="min-height:1.5em">🏡 <strong>Where you'll fit in:</strong></p><p style="min-height:1.5em">Kraken is growing rapidly across markets, products and geographies. We've already completed five acquisitions, and we're looking for more.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">We're seeking an exceptional <strong>Head of Corporate Development</strong> to identify and execute opportunities that materially accelerate our growth and strategy.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>This is not simply an M&A role.</strong></p><p style="min-height:1.5em">We want someone constantly asking: <strong>What could Kraken buy, invest in, partner with or build that would make us stronger, faster or more valuable to our clients?</strong></p><p style="min-height:1.5em">You'll own our corporate development pipeline, originate opportunities and lead transactions from initial thesis through to execution.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">That could mean an acquisition, strategic investment, joint venture, partnership or an entirely different commercial structure.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>We care about the strategic outcome, not the transaction structure.</strong></p><p style="min-height:1.5em">You'll work directly with Kraken's senior leadership and across Product, Engineering, Commercial, Finance and Legal.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>🚀 What you’ll own:</strong></p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Originate opportunities</strong></p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Identify companies, technologies and capabilities that could accelerate Kraken's strategy.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Build relationships with founders, investors and industry leaders.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Develop investment theses and maintain a global pipeline of opportunities.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Find interesting opportunities before they become competitive processes.</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Evaluate strategic value</strong></p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Assess strategic fit, technology, market potential, economics and execution risk.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Build financial models, valuations and investment cases.</p></li><li><p style=&