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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 work culture 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.
Are you passionate about the dynamic world of cryptocurrency and blockchain? Do you thrive on shaping and delivering strategic visions to optimize financial operations in a fast-paced environment? We’re seeking an exceptional Director of Treasury Strategy to join our team and play a pivotal role in building a world class Treasury capability to manage liquidity, integrate risk management, ensure regulatory compliance and optimize returns.
The ideal candidate is a collaborative, yet assertive, detailed oriented leader who will leverage their experience to set and execute on a strategic vision to successfully scale Coinbase's Treasury capabilities . This role will work under the general supervision of the Coinbase Head of Treasury Operations.
What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties):
As a Director in Treasury Operations, your responsibilities will include:
- Strategic Liquidity Management:
- Design and execute a comprehensive liquidity management strategy to optimize cash flow and ensure sufficient reserves.
- Develop an optimal structure of banking partners to support Coinbase growth leveraging innovative product offerings and technologies.
- Establish optimal structures, forecasting and processes for intercompany capital funding
- Monitor and forecast liquidity requirements, managing short- and long-term funding strategies.
- Regulatory Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with global regulations, including AML, KYC, safeguarding and other financial reporting requirements.
- Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to adapt treasury operations to evolving regulatory landscapes.
- Integrating Risk Management:
- Develop and enforce robust risk management frameworks for liquidity, FX, corporate insurance and digital asset exposure.
- Ensure alignment of treasury policies with the broader risk management strategy.
- Maximizing Returns on Investments:
- Evaluate and implement strategies for cash and digital asset investments to maximize returns while managing risk effectively.
- Drive innovation in treasury operations by leveraging new tools, technologies, and market opportunities.
- Automating Manual Workflows:
- Identify inefficiencies in current treasury processes and implement automation solutions to improve accuracy and reduce manual effort.
- Partner with technology teams to build and integrate seamless workflows.
- Enabling Product Strategy:
- Align treasury strategy with the company’s product roadmap, enabling seamless integrations and ensuring financial scalability.
- Provide Treasury support to product launches including payment integrations, new banks partnerships, stablecoins, system changes
What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):
To excel in this role, you should have:
- Experience in Treasury Leadership:
- 15+ years of experience in treasury, finance, or a related field, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
- Proven success in managing liquidity, investment portfolios, and financial risk in fast-paced, global, high-growth organizations.
- Fluent in highly complex intercompany capital and funding structures across a global corporation
- Understanding of and relationships with key participants in the global financial ecosystem e.g. banking institutions, payment service providers, technology solution providers
- Strategic Vision and Execution:
- Ability to set a clear vision for the treasury function and deliver on key objectives.
- Track record of implementing automation and efficiency initiatives.
- Familiarity with the most advanced treasury management systems (TMS) and other financial automation tools.
- Must be a self-starter, have attention to detail, possess strong prioritization and organization skills and be able to work in a fast-paced environment while handling multiple projects simultaneously
- Collaboration and Leadership:
- Exceptional interpersonal skills to work cross-functionally with teams like Product, Legal, Compliance, and Technology.
- Must have highly effective verbal, written, and presentation skills to articulate ideas and plans clearly, accurately, and effectively with all levels of internal and external audiences
- Demonstrated ability to influence executive team stakeholders
- Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:
- Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and data-driven decision-making.
- A proactive approach to identifying risks and opportunities.
Nice to haves:
While not required, the following qualifications and experiences would be a strong plus:
- Technical Expertise in Crypto with an understanding of cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology, and decentralized finance (DeFi) with familiarity with managing digital assets in treasury operations.
- Experience working with or in fintech, crypto, or blockchain companies.
- Professional certifications such as CFA, CTP, or CPA.
- Advanced degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- Knowledge of and experience complying with global regulatory frameworks and compliance.
Job #: P68125
Please be advised that each candidate may submit a maximum of four applications within any 30-day period. We encourage you to carefully evaluate how your skills and interests align with Coinbase's roles before applying.
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