CoinbaseHead of Coinbase Canada Country Pod
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.
Join Coinbase’s Canada Country Pod to own the region’s overall strategy and business performance. Drive cross-functional execution across Product, Policy, and Marketing to launch locally relevant initiatives that accelerate user growth and revenue. Blending executive leadership with regulatory advocacy to build a high-performing team and secure Coinbase’s long-term market position in Canada.
What you’ll be doing:
- Own and drive Coinbase’s overall business performance in Canada, with accountability for user growth, revenue, and long-term market position
- Define and execute the country strategy, identifying high-impact growth opportunities grounded in market, regulatory, and competitive analysis
- Partner with Product, Engineering, and Design to shape and launch locally-relevant products, ensuring strong product-market fit within regulatory constraints
- Lead cross-functional execution in partnership with Marketing, Business Development, Legal, Compliance, and Policy to deliver Canada-specific initiatives at speed
- Play a senior leadership role in regulatory and policy engagement, helping unlock new products and ensure ongoing compliance with Canadian requirements
- Build, hire, and develop a high-performing local team, while reinforcing Coinbase’s mission, values, and operating standards
- Serve as a senior representative of Coinbase in Canada, engaging with regulators, key partners, clients, media, and industry forums as appropriate
- Act as a connective tissue between Canada and global teams, ensuring alignment with global priorities while advocating for local needs
- Communicate clearly and credibly with executives and cross-functional leaders, synthesizing complex issues into actionable insights and decisions
What we look for in you:
- Senior leadership experience (CEO, COO, GM, Founder, or equivalent) leading and scaling a fintech business in Canada, with measurable impact on revenue and/or active users
- Completion of the Canadian Securities Institute (CSI) – Partners, Directors and Senior Officers Course (PDO) and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the financial services industry
- Deep understanding of the Canadian regulated financial services ecosystem, including experience operating under regulatory oversight
- Proven track record partnering with Product, Marketing, and Business Development to build, launch, and scale products in regulated environments
- Direct experience engaging with regulators and policy stakeholders, with the ability to balance constructive relationships and commercial outcomes
- Strong understanding of how regulated financial institutions operate across functions such as Compliance, Risk, Finance, Treasury, Audit, and third-party oversight
- Comfortable operating in a remote-first, globally matrixed organization, aligning local execution with global standards
- Highly pragmatic and solutions-oriented, with a bias toward action and continuous improvement
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and external audiences
- Structured, analytical problem-solver who can navigate ambiguity and make sound decisions with imperfect information
- Strong interest in crypto and blockchain (prior expertise helpful but not required), with curiosity and conviction about the space’s future
Nice to haves:
- Previous experience working in a multinational / US-headquartered business
- Experience with retail-oriented payments, trading, or brokerage platforms
- Previous work experience or personal interest in crypto/blockchain space
Job ID: P75542
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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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