Full-Time

Technology Officer

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Coinbase

Coinbase

5,001-10,000 employees

Digital currency wallet and transaction platform

Fintech
Crypto & Web3

Senior

London, UK

Category
IT Project Management
IT & Security
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in technology governance, risk, and or compliance.
  • Experience working with technology standards or frameworks such as ITIL, COBIT, NIST, BAIT
  • Experience working on remediation projects (new regulation, audit findings)
  • Enjoy solving hard problems and can turn incomplete, conflicting, or ambiguous inputs into action plans
  • Ability to partner with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Enterprise Risk, Legal, Compliance, etc.)
  • Previous experience working with various global sites to implement coordinated efforts
  • Experience working within Cloud native environments
  • Ability to leverage data to inform critical decisions and make recommendations
  • Prior experience working with auditors
  • Prior experience working on global programs
  • Able to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities simultaneously
  • Fluency in German
Responsibilities
  • Document and maintain CB Germany IT Strategy, as well as CB Digital Operational Resilience Strategy
  • Support technology incident management process by reporting incidents KPIs to local management, and document go back to green plan for any KPIs in breach
  • Support review of new laws/regulation, identify gaps, transcribe IT impacts into actionable requirements for engineering teams
  • Serve as one of the primary technology touchpoint for Coinbase Germany
  • Contribute and execute Coinbase Technology Governance framework
  • Participate in the ICT Risk Management framework
  • Evaluate technology risks, and coordinate risk mitigation actions when risks are identified being above company appetite
  • Coordination and management of Operational Resilience related activities such as disaster recovery testing
  • Assist during internal/external audit (gather documents, prepare summary)

Coinbase operates a digital currency wallet and platform that allows users to buy, sell, and manage digital currencies like bitcoin, ethereum, and litecoin. The platform is designed to be user-friendly, making it easy for both merchants and consumers to engage in transactions with digital currencies. Coinbase generates revenue primarily through transaction fees, trading services, and custodial solutions. What sets Coinbase apart from its competitors is its strong emphasis on trust and user-centric design, ensuring that clients have a reliable and straightforward experience. The company's goal is to promote innovation and create an open financial system that provides equal opportunities for all users.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$616.1M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

N/A

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

10%

1 year growth

22%

2 year growth

-3%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Coinbase's continuous innovation, such as the SOL Staking API, offers users new opportunities for earning rewards.
  • The company's strategic partnerships and investments, like those with Aptos Tech, position it for growth and expansion in the blockchain industry.
  • Coinbase's user-centric design, exemplified by features like the smart wallet, enhances customer satisfaction and loyalty.

What critics are saying

  • The class action lawsuit against Coinbase Global poses potential legal and financial challenges.
  • Intense competition from other crypto platforms like Kraken and Ripple could impact Coinbase's market share.

What makes Coinbase unique

  • Coinbase's integration of Taproot addresses enhances Bitcoin transaction efficiency and security, setting it apart from competitors.
  • The introduction of a smart wallet feature with biometric authentication simplifies user experience, distinguishing Coinbase in the digital currency space.
  • Coinbase's involvement in significant VC funding rounds, like Aptos Tech, highlights its influence and strategic positioning in the blockchain ecosystem.

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