Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you’re capable of?
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.
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.
The APAC Policy team leads the company’s engagement with governments, regulators, and key stakeholders across Asia-Pacific to advance clear, innovation-enabling regulatory frameworks for digital assets. As Director of APAC Policy, you will set and execute regional policy strategy, represent the company with senior policymakers and regulators, and partner closely with Legal, Product, Communications, and Business teams to support market access, product launches, and long-term growth across priority APAC markets.
What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties):
- Develop and lead the APAC policy and regulatory strategy across key jurisdictions (e.g., Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, Australia, India, Korea), aligned with global company priorities.
- Build and maintain senior-level relationships with regulators, finance ministries, central banks, and other government stakeholders; represent the company in meetings, consultations, and industry forums.
- Advise internal leadership on regulatory risk, policy developments, and strategic opportunities, translating complex policy landscapes into clear, actionable guidance for the business
What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):
- Deep experience in public policy, government affairs, or financial regulation, with a strong track record engaging regulators and policymakers in APAC markets.
- Strong strategic judgment and execution skills, with the ability to operate independently in fast-moving, ambiguous environments.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, including the ability to brief senior executives and influence externally at the highest levels.
Nice to haves:
- Direct experience with digital assets, fintech, payments, or capital markets regulation.
- Prior experience working in or with APAC regulatory bodies, ministries, or international standard-setting organizations.
- Regional language capabilities and experience managing teams, consultants, or external partners across multiple markets.
Job #: P75777
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.
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. For US applicants, you may view the Employee Rights and the Know Your Rights notices by clicking on their corresponding links. Additionally, Coinbase participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.
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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
