Full-Time

Technology Officer

Posted on 10/26/2024

Coinbase

Coinbase

5,001-10,000 employees

Digital currency wallet and transaction platform

Fintech
Crypto & Web3

Senior, Expert

London, UK

Category
Cybersecurity
IT Project Management
IT & Security
Required Skills
Risk Management
Data Analysis

You match the following Coinbase's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
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)
Desired Qualifications
  • Working experience working with regulators
  • 2+ years of experience working within Financial Services or FinTech
  • Prior crypto experience and a demonstrated interest in cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies
  • Advanced knowledge of cloud computing, Google apps, JIRA, Confluence

Coinbase provides a platform for buying, selling, and storing digital currencies like bitcoin, ethereum, and litecoin. Users can create a digital wallet to manage their cryptocurrency transactions easily. The platform is designed to be user-friendly, making it accessible for both merchants and consumers. Unlike many competitors, Coinbase focuses on building trust with its users through reliable services and a straightforward interface. The company's goal is to create an open financial system that promotes innovation and equal opportunities in the digital currency space.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$616.1M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

-6%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Bitcoin-collateralized loans tap into growing demand for crypto-backed financial services.
  • Acquisition of BUX Europe Limited enhances regulatory compliance and market reach in the EEA.
  • Coinbase's role in KULR's Bitcoin Treasury strategy reinforces its institutional trust.

What critics are saying

  • Political spending may lead to regulatory scrutiny and potential backlash.
  • European expansion exposes Coinbase to new regulatory challenges and compliance requirements.
  • Bitcoin-collateralized loans expose Coinbase to credit risk from Bitcoin value fluctuations.

What makes Coinbase unique

  • Coinbase offers Bitcoin-collateralized loans, enhancing its financial service portfolio.
  • Acquisition of BUX Europe Limited expands Coinbase's European market presence.
  • Coinbase Ventures invests in emerging decentralized finance innovations, influencing market trends.

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