Credit Risk Manager, Coinbase

• We are looking for a Credit Risk Manager with deep experience managing counterparty risk across financial institutions to support our growing team
• The right candidate will enjoy operating in a dynamic digital asset market environment and managing complex credit risks across an institutional client base
• Minimum of 7-10 years’ experience in credit risk management at a global financial institution
• Meaningful experience underwriting and managing risk to banks, exchanges, payment processors, market makers, and broker dealers
• Strong quantitative skills and understanding of capital markets products
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Self-starter with commercial business insight
• Able to interact, influence and build relationships at all levels of seniority and across all functions within an organization
• Able to balance strategic focus with tactical implementation and efficient execution
• Enjoys analyzing, evaluating and forming independent judgments, and challenging the status quo for better outcomes

Desirable

• You will assess the credit and financial strength of counterparties by performing fundamental credit analysis of both quantitative and qualitative credit factors
• A key component of this role is approving trading activity and risk mitigants to protect against default and minimize potential losses
• This role will report to a Director, Credit Risk, and may be based remotely in Ireland
• Approve counterparty credit reviews and internal credit ratings analysis conducted by analysts
• Assessment of industry fundamentals, financial strengths, and qualitative factors supporting counterparties' creditworthiness
• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership and answer questions relating to analysis performed; escalate issues to senior management
• Lead efforts to produce ongoing surveillance and prepare portfolio observations for senior management
• Monitor portfolio risks and oversee periodic and ad hoc portfolio reviews
• Recommend and implement policies and processes, as appropriate for emerging businesses and risks
• Collaborate with business partners (product, coverage, operations, legal, etc.) to resolve complex client and product challenges