Senior Manager, ERM

At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom around the world, 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 culture like ours, where we default to trust, embrace feedback, and disrupt ourselves. Second, we expect all employees to commit to our mission-focused approach 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 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.

The Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) function is responsible for enabling intelligent-risk taking in support of Coinbase’s key objectives through simple and easy-to-use risk management practices. We maintain the enterprise risk governance framework and coordinate with stakeholders on strategic initiatives that facilitate the identification, management, and monitoring of risk at Coinbase. 

The Enterprise Risk Management Senior Manager will primarily be responsible for enhancing the enterprise risk management program framework, supporting key program initiatives, and executing core program components (e.g., assessments). In this capacity, the Senior Manager will partner with stakeholders across the firm to enhance the existing ERM program (including framework development), provide deep dive risk expertise, and execute on key initiatives and day-to-day risk management activities. 

The ideal candidate is a collaborative, detailed oriented, crypto forward leader. This individual will report to the Sr. Manager, ERM and will have considerable latitude to exercise independent judgment and initiative in building out the risk program.

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

• Support ERM programs and provide input, advice, and feedback on the development of the ERM Framework and ERM Program  
• Execute core risk management functions, including risk identification, monitoring, and reporting
• Coordinate and execute key risk initiatives and cross functional risk projects
• Deliver trusted and value-added risk analysis to inform strategic business decisions, highlighting key areas of risk for Coinbase, and proactively identify and mitigate risk and processes
• Liaise with internal stakeholders (e.g., product leadership, Internal Audit, risk teams) to ensure appropriate levels of accountability, transparency, and alignment with the ERM framework
• Special projects or other ad hoc work as may be needed

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

• 10+ years experience in a risk management, compliance, or audit function
• Strong cryptocurrency knowledge, including industry trends, products, and features
• Experience with developing and implementing risk management frameworks and programs
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with business partners, superiors, and subordinates
• Strong organization, project and time management skills with ability to plan and prioritize workload; ability to multitask and meet deadlines with qu