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.

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.
You can pivot on the fly. Crypto is constantly evolving, so our priorities do, too.
You have a “can do” attitude. Our teams create high-quality work on quick timelines.
You want to be part of a winning team. We’re stronger together.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head, EMEA Security Risk & Controls to join our global team. This role is critical in overseeing the second line security teams across the EMEA region, ensuring they partner effectively with first line teams to drive adherence to regulatory requirements, while maintaining the innovative and agile culture of Coinbase.

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

Lead and oversee the second line security team across EMEA, providing strategic direction and operational support.
Ensure that security policies, standards, and controls are implemented effectively to meet regional regulatory requirements.
Foster a culture of innovation, agility, and continuous improvement within the security teams.
Maintain a comprehensive understanding of EMEA regulatory requirements and expectations related to cybersecurity.
Provide guidance and oversight to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards, including GDPR and other local legislations.
Develop and maintain relationships with regulatory bodies and industry groups across EMEA.
Collaborate with US-based teams (product, engineering, security, legal, etc.) to ensure that global security practices meet EMEA requirements.
Lead large scale programs that are at the intersection of compliance, regulatory and audit that are highly technical, and cross functional in nature.
Be accountable for roadmap delivery including adoption and success criteria as defined in collaboration with your stakeholders.
Monitor program status, identify issues/risks, succinctly communicate issues, and proactively collaborate to ensure timely resolution.

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

10+ years in information security, risk management, or compliance, with a significant portion in a leadership role overseeing security operations in EMEA.
Deep understanding of EMEA regulatory requirements and standards related to cybersecurity and data protection.
Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with country leadership and regulatory bodies.
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders including senior management.
Experience in managing outsourced services and third-party providers.
Enjoy solving hard problems and can turn incomplete, conflicting, or ambiguous inputs into action plans.
Ability to leverage data to inform critical decisions and make recommendations.
Able to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities simultaneously.
Experience interacting with regulators.

Nice to haves:

Experience at a technology or fintech company.
Prior crypto experience and a demonstrated interest in cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies.
Advanced knowledge of cloud computing, Google apps, JIRA, Confluence.
CRISC, CISM, CISA.

Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Coinbase is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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