Regulatory Policy Manager

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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 mission 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.

As a member of the team you will work in a fast-paced environment supporting a wide variety of regulatory advocacy and the development of new policy positions, including by developing policy positions and drafting written materials such as consultation responses and presentations for external engagements.

A successful candidate will have (1) excellent communication and writing skills, (2) previous experience with the public consultation or regulatory rulemaking process; and (3) familiarity with digital asset regulation or policy. Relevant knowledge areas include US and global markets regulations, prudential regulation, and payments regulations.

Job Duties

Work with cross functional product / legal / policy teams to establish internal policy views on emergent regulatory issues

Draft superbly written materials in support of regulatory consultations and engagements

Brief executive level audiences on the potential impact of new / proposed rules on products and practices

Work with trade groups to establish consensus industry positions on alternative regulatory approaches

Organize and lead external engagements with regulators and standard setters

Job Requirements

Bachelor's or non-US equivalent (required) + advanced degree in finance, economics, or law (preferred).

Minimum of 6 + years of financial services regulatory experience, ideally focused on CFTC, SEC and / or prudential regulation.

Management consulting experience is a plus.

Understanding of blockchain-based technology, products, and services

Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams of subject matter experts

You must be an exceptional communicator. You will be expected to produce original written work for both internal and external consumption.

Superb attention to detail

Nice to Haves

Experience working at a multiclient law firm

Experience responding to regulatory consultations, or equivalent experience from the government side.

Experience with a government agency / authority.

Pay Range : $189,550-$223,000 USD

Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Coinbase 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. Coinbase will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Coinbase is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us.

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AI Disclosure

For select roles, Coinbase is piloting an AI tool based on machine learning technologies to conduct initial screening interviews to qualified applicants. The tool simulates realistic interview scenarios and engages in dynamic conversation. A human recruiter will review your interview responses, provided in the form of a voice recording and / or transcript, to assess them against the qualifications and characteristics outlined in the job description.

For select roles, Coinbase is also piloting an AI interview intelligence platform to transcribe and summarize interview notes, allowing our interviewers to fully focus on you as the candidate.

The above pilots are for testing purposes and Coinbase will not use AI to make decisions impacting employment. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact accommodations[at]coinbase.com