Risk Manager - Country & Operational Risk

Coinbase

Remote
Base: £95,490—£106,100 gbp; bonus/equity: not spec...
Remote
Uk regulated financial services experience
Operational and enterprise risk management
Risk governance and three lines of defence
Coinbase is seeking a Risk Manager for Country and Operational Risk to oversee risk frameworks for its UK entity, CBPL, and contribute to global operational risk management. The ideal candidate should have extensive risk management experience in UK-regulated financial services, particularly in operational and enterprise risk, and possess a strong understanding of regulatory requirements

Job Summary

  • This dual-hatted role serves as CBPL’s 2LoD Country Risk Manager and a Risk Manager within Global Operational Risk Management, running the local risk framework for the UK entity.
  • Responsibilities include leading RCSAs, incident/issue management, KRIs/KCIs, and overseeing outsourcing and intra-group risk for CBPL.
  • The role requires championing a strong risk culture, coaching leaders on risk, and role-modeling Coinbase culture and leadership principles.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Coinbase is seeking a Risk Manager for Country and Operational Risk to oversee risk frameworks for its UK entity, CBPL, and contribute to global operational risk management. The ideal candidate should have extensive risk management experience in UK-regulated financial services, particularly in operational and enterprise risk, and possess a strong understanding of regulatory requirements.

Salary

Base: £95,490—£106,100 GBP; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • UK regulated financial services experience
  • Operational and enterprise risk management
  • Risk governance and three lines of defence
  • RCSA, incident/issue management, KRIs/KCIs
  • UK regulation (SYSC, MiFIDPRU/IFPR)
  • Risk MI and dashboards for senior management

Nice-to-have

  • Risk governance tooling experience
  • Crypto or digital assets exposure
  • Positive energy and curiosity
  • Bias for action and ownership mindset

Key Requirements

  • 7-10+ years risk management experience
  • Practical experience with UK regulation
  • Experience working with 2LoD functions
  • Ability to design and implement risk processes
  • Strong organization, project and time-management skills
  • Proven track record of building relationships
  • Comfortable in fast-paced, high-growth environment

Work Rights

Not specified

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