The opportunity
Ready to do the most impactful work of your career? At Coinbase , we are uncompromising on our mission to increase economic freedom.
What you'll do
Build and lead the locally based Abu Dhabi team, managing Coinbase's Middle: East crypto business and ADGM legal entity while engaging senior regulators, clients, and industry stakeholders
Drive the development and execution of Coinbase's UAE crypto strategy in: close collaboration with the Dubai/VARA team
Develop operational capacity to grow Coinbase's tokenization business and adjacent opportunities under ADGM
Oversee strategic budgeting and resourcing to optimize business impact and: ensure alignment with local and global financial frameworks
Establish robust governance structures, including controls, compliance: programs, and ethical leadership practices that align local operations with global standards
Lead ongoing engagement with ADGM and FSRA, cultivating trusted relationships: with senior regulators and key external stakeholders
What they're looking for
- Champion Coinbase's culture within the entity, ensuring customer interests: are appropriately prioritized and strategy aligns with Coinbase's global business model
- + years of senior-level experience in financial services, including experience with securities
- Deep understanding of ADGM/FSRA regulatory requirements covering best: execution, client assets, custody, market conduct (FSMR, COBS, MIR), and AML frameworks
- Proven track record in operational oversight, including policies and: procedures development and monitoring of day-to-day business activities
