Head of Execution and Strategy, Ireland

5 months ago

Dublin, Ireland Coinbase Full time

At Coinbase, our mission is to, and we couldn’t do this without hiring the best people. We’re a group of hard-working overachievers who are deeply focused on building the future of finance and Web3 for our users across the globe, whether they’re trading, storing, staking or using crypto. Know those people who always lead the group project? That’s us.

There are a few things we look for across all hires we make at Coinbase, regardless of role or team. First, we look for candidates who will thrive in a like ours, where we default to trust, embrace feedback, and disrupt ourselves. Second, we expect all employees to commit to our to our work. Finally, we seek people who are excited to learn about and live crypto, because those are the folks who enjoy the intense moments in our sprint and recharge work culture. We’re a remote-first company looking to hire the absolute best talent all over the world.

Ready to #LiveCrypto? Who you are:

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 ; 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.

The Head of Execution and Strategy for Ireland will be part of the Ireland management team & will primarily be responsible for supporting the Ireland Country Director to proactively ensure efficient execution of strategy across all functional stakeholders. They will facilitate the coordination and execution of the management team and core related functions and play a key role in supporting commercial growth plus major regulatory, policy efforts, ensuring that Coinbase operates in full compliance with local regulator requirements.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative, yet assertive, detailed oriented leader who will leverage their experience to successfully develop the CB Ireland region. This role will work under the general supervision of the CB Ireland Country Director.

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

Partner with the CB Ireland Country Director to agree the strategy for Ireland Oversee the efficient measurement and execution of the strategy for Ireland Partner with operations head to develop Coinbase Ireland’s Business Resilience and new product review Continually assess and develop the firm’s governance frameworks  Work closely with Legal, Compliance and Risk on major regulatory/policy efforts Drive more efficient execution across EMEA 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 global relationships with Product, Engineering, Business Operations and Design counterparts to support products growth in EMEA

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

Proven experience as a head of function or similar, preferably in regulated institutions. Good understanding of how the various functions of a regulated financial services business operate ( Compliance, Finance, Risk, Treasury, Audit, Outsourcing) Solid understanding of the Ireland and European regulated payment and financial services landscape, particularly with respect to fintech, and past experience in engaging with regulators and managing operations that are subject to regulatory oversight Great verbal and written communication skills in English and the ability to work effectively in remote-first organization Ability to structure complex and ambiguous strategy problems Comfortable interacting with stakeholders and from all levels in the organization and th board of directors Analytical ability to derive meaningful insights for decision making in a data driven environment 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.

Nice to haves:

Previous experience working in a multinational / US-headquartered business Experience with retail-oriented payments, trading, or brokerage platforms Previous work experience or personal interest in crypto/blockchain space

Commitment to Equal Opportunity

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