Head, EMEA Security Risk & Controls

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. Know those people who always lead the group project? That’s us.

There are a few things we look for across all hires we make at Coinbase, regardless of role or team. First, we look for candidates who will thrive in a culture like ours, where we default to trust, embrace feedback, and disrupt ourselves. Second, we expect all employees to commit to our mission-focused approach to our work. Most importantly, we seek people who are excited about crypto, because those are the folks who enjoy the intense moments in our sprint and recharge work culture. We’re a remote-first company looking to hire the absolute best talent all over the world.

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 - because let’s face it, you can’t have one without the other. You’re cool with candid feedback and see every setback as an opportunity to grow.
• You can pivot on the fly. Crypto is constantly evolving, so our priorities do, too. What you worked on last month may not be what you work on today, and that excites you. You’re not looking for a boring job.
• You have a “can do” attitude. Our teams create high-quality work on quick timelines. Owning a problem doesn’t scare you, but rather empowers you to take 100% responsibility for achieving our mission.
• You want to be part of a winning team. We’re stronger together, and you’re a person who embraces being pushed out of your comfort zone.

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. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of regional regulatory expectations, excellent relationship management skills, and the ability to effectively challenge and collaborate with US-based teams to meet EMEA requirements. This position is a key member of the global GRC leadership team and will report directly to the Global Head of GRC. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, detailed oriented leader who will leverage their experience to strategically manage Coinbase security needs. 

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.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with country leadership across EMEA to ensure alignment of security initiatives with business objectives.
• Collaborate with US-based teams (product, engineering, security, legal, etc.) to ensure that global security practices meet EMEA requirements and effectively challenge them when necessary.
• Act as a bridge between regional teams and global leadership, facilitating effective communication and collaboration.
• 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.
• Partner with the Security, Technology, Resilience, and Operations teams.

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, such as SCA, BAIT, DORA, EBA, PSD2, ISO 27001, etc.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with country leadership and regulatory bodies.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to challenge and influence global teams.
• Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders including senior management in order to drive alignment.
• 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.

Job ID: P61094

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