Head of Operations, Luxembourg

Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you’re capable of?

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 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.

The Head of Operations will be responsible for designing, implementing and overseeing the business operations utilised for the day-to-day functioning of Coinbase in Luxembourg (“CBLU”). The individual identified for this role will be required to have experience overseeing operations, including outsourcing, as well as the work of senior management and expansion plans that may develop as CBLU’s operations grow.

What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties) :

• Oversee CBLU’s operational function and processes, .ensure the smooth running of the business
• Continue to develop and manage the firm’s Outsourcing framework.
• Work closely with Legal, Compliance and Risk on major regulatory / policy efforts
• Ensure that CBLU operates in full compliance with applicable local regulatory requirements including but not limited to outsourcing, AML, CPC, etc.
• Help to lead the building of a robust operations resilience framework and the implementation of DORA.
• Drive more efficient execution across EEA e-money and crypto operations
• Provide cross-border / pan European support.
• Develop meaningful and insightful MIS to support day-to-day oversight and data driven decision making.
• Scan for current trends, competitors and developments in the market to identify new or emerging risks and opportunities.
• Establish strong working relationships with Product, Engineering, Business Operations and Design counterparts to support products growth in EEA.

What we look for in you (ie. job requirements) :

Nice to haves :

PID : P65277

Pay Transparency Notice : The target annual salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full time offers from Coinbase also include target bonus + target equity + benefits.

Pay Range : €—€ EUR

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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