Director, Operational Risk
Coinbase
About this role
Director of Operational Risk at Coinbase responsible for maturing and leading the global second-line operational risk function. The role partners cross-functionally with Technology Risk, Enterprise Risk, product, and engineering teams to identify, measure, and mitigate systemic operational vulnerabilities and embed resiliency across the business. This is a high-impact leadership position focused on enabling safe scale and informing senior leadership and the Board with data-driven risk insights.
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About Coinbase
coinbase.comCoinbase is a leading cryptocurrency platform that lets individuals and institutions buy, sell, store, and transfer digital assets. Its product suite includes the consumer Coinbase app and Wallet, advanced trading and custody services for institutional clients (Coinbase Prime), commerce and developer APIs, and staking and token services. The company emphasizes security and regulatory compliance—using cold storage, insurance policies, and fiat on/off ramps like bank transfers and card payments—to make crypto accessible and safer for mainstream users. Retail investors, developers, and businesses use Coinbase for trading, custody, and building crypto-native products and services.
Recent company news
Webull Expands Crypto Trading for Millions of Users with Coinbase's Crypto-as-a-Service Integration
1 day ago
Coinbase Launches Regulated Bitcoin And Crypto Futures Across Europe
23 hours ago
Empire State Development Announces Coinbase’s Expansion In New York City, Creating Over 600 High-Tech Jobs And Over $750 Million In Annual Research And Development | Empire State Development
1 week ago
Coinbase rolls out crypto futures trading across 26 European countries
3 days ago
Legal & General Group Plc Increases Coinbase Global Stake
3 hours ago
About Coinbase
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$245k – $288k
per year
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