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At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It’s a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, every day, as we build the emerging onchain platform — and with it, the future global financial system.
To achieve our mission, we’re seeking a very specific candidate. We want someone who is passionate about our mission and who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system. We want someone who is eager to leave their mark on the world, who relishes the pressure and privilege of working with high caliber colleagues, and who actively seeks feedback to keep leveling up. We want someone who will run towards, not away from, solving the company’s hardest problems.
Our work culture is intense and isn’t for everyone. But if you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you, there’s no better place to be.
While many roles at Coinbase are remote-first, we are not remote-only. In-person participation is required throughout the year. Team and company-wide offsites are held multiple times annually to foster collaboration, connection, and alignment. Attendance is expected and fully supported.
Team/ Role Paragraph: Coinbase is looking for a seasoned Program Manager to join our Security Programs team, leading the end-to-end delivery of critical compliance and security initiatives across EMEA. You’ll act as the “connective tissue” between our regulated entities (including Ireland, Germany, UK and beyond) and our global shared services, ensuring that security standards are upheld and risks are mitigated at scale. In this role, you’ll maintain an objective view of cross-functional priorities, coach stakeholders to make data-driven decisions, and amplify our “Most Trusted” brand. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy collaborating across multiple time zones, and are passionate about securing billions of dollars in digital assets, let’s talk.
What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties):
Lead EMEA-focused security programmes by designing, launching and managing comprehensive compliance tracks across multiple jurisdictions, while liaising daily with U.S. shared-service partners
Drive 1st- and 2nd-line security programs in risk, controls, operations to chart a clear path to achieve business outcomes under MiCA, DORA, BAIT, GDPR and local frameworks
Collaborate with Information Security and Technology Risk and Controls teams to identify and manage risks, evolve controls, ensure compliance with applicable frameworks (SOX, SOC2 and ISO27001) and meet business objectives
Own the roadmap by defining success metrics, adoption targets and delivery milestones; monitor progress using both qualitative insights and quantitative KPIs
Identify cross-functional blockers proactively, assess impacts, and present clear mitigation plans to senior leadership
Continuously refine security templates, playbooks and metrics so they remain simple, repeatable and scalable across new markets
What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):
8+ years in programme or project management roles, with 5+ years in security, risk or compliance
Native-level fluency in English, with proven ability to translate complex security and risk concepts for a predominantly U.S.-based leadership and engineering audience
Proven track record in a highly regulated ecosystem such as FinTech, payments or financial services
Hands-on experience managing outsourced security providers and tracking SLAs/KPIs to ensure delivery
Deep familiarity with EMEA frameworks (MiCA, DORA, BAIT, GDPR) and experience implementing cyber/security frameworks (NIST CSF, SOC2, ISO27001)
Strong ability to design straightforward processes that flex to solve novel challenges and evolving regulations
Excellent at distilling complex security risks into clear, concise updates for both technical teams and C-level stakeholders
Comfortable working in a distributed, multi-cultural environment across EMEA
Nice to haves:
Broad understanding of security domains and controls, especially in M&A contexts
Experience leveraging automation or AI to accelerate programme delivery
Exposure to all three lines of defence (1st, 2nd and 3rd) in a financial services setting
Familiarity with crypto and blockchain technologies
Job #: P69458
Pay Transparency Notice: The target annual base salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full time offers from Coinbase also include bonus eligibility + equity eligibility + benefits (including medical, dental, and vision).
Base salary range shown. Total compensation also includes equity and bonus eligibility and benefits:: £90,900 GBP - £101,000 GBP
Please be advised that each candidate may submit a maximum of four applications within any 30-day period. We encourage you to carefully evaluate how your skills and interests align with Coinbase's roles before applying.
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About the Company
Founded in June of 2012, Coinbase is a digital currency wallet and platform where merchants and consumers can transact with new digital currencies like bitcoin, ethereum, and litecoin. Our vision is to bring more innovation, efficiency, and equality of opportunity to the world by building an open financial system. Our first step on that journey is making digital currency accessible and approachable for everyone. Two principles guide our efforts. First, be the most trusted company in our domain. Second, create user-focused pr...
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