Head of Operations & Expansion, UK, Coinbase

• You’ve got positive energy. You’re optimistic about the future and determined to get there
• You’re never tired of learning. You want to be a pro in bleeding edge tech like DeFi, NFTs, DAOs, and Web 3.0
• You appreciate direct communication. You’re both an active communicator and an eager listener - because let’s face it, you can’t have one without the other. You’re cool with candid feedback and see every setback as an opportunity to grow
• You can pivot on the fly. Crypto is constantly evolving, so our priorities do, too. What you worked on last month may not be what you work on today, and that excites you. You’re not looking for a boring job
• You have a “can do” attitude. Our teams create high-quality work on quick timelines. Owning a problem doesn’t scare you, but rather empowers you to take 100% responsibility for achieving our mission
• You want to be part of a winning team. We’re stronger together, and you’re a person who embraces being pushed out of your comfort zone
• Entrepreneurial experience founding (or operating as CEO) a fintech company in the UK market, and growing it to a sizeable share of market share in revenue and/or monthly transacting users
• Experience managing operations at a financial services firm
• Solid understanding of the UK regulated payment services and financial services landscape, particularly with respect to fintech
• Past experience in engaging with regulators and managing a business/business unit subject to regulatory oversight
• Great communication skills in English and the ability to work effectively in remote-first organisation, implementing global standards while ensuring that local requirements are met
• Good understanding of how the various functions of a regulated financial services business operate (e.g. Compliance, Finance, Risk, Treasury, Audit, Outsourcing)
• Keen interest in crypto/blockchain (expertise not a prerequisite but willingness to learn essential)
• Self-starter who is excited at the prospect of growing a business in a fast developing sector
• Pragmatic and solutions-oriented - always looking for more efficient and effective ways to do things

Desirable

• Drive business growth in the UK, with an emphasis on identifying and executing on opportunities to move the needle on users and revenue
• Hands on operational work of running the entity; oversee submissions for new licenses, satisfy regulatory frameworks, report on metrics, chair local operations oversight meetings
• Further Coinbase mission and culture in region, hire top local talent
• Play a key role in supporting major regulatory/policy efforts, and subsequently ensuring that Coinbase operates in full compliance with applicable local regulatory requirements
• Work closely with UK MD, Product, Engineering, and Design counterparts to create products and user experiences highly-adapted to the needs of local clients
• Drive Coinbase’s expansion strategy in the country, including evaluation and recommendation of growth options based on market analysis
• Stay on top of market trends and competitive dynamics
• Partner closely with other global teams across the globe to ensure smooth operation of the business and to ensure that Coinbase’s brand and values are reflected locally