Head of FCM, Futures Commission Merchant

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We’re Coinbase
We’re the world’s most trusted way to join the crypto revolution, serving more than 89 million accounts in more than 100 countries
 

Our mission is to , 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 Web 3
0 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 like ours, where we default to trust, embrace feedback, and disrupt ourselves
Second, we expect all employees to commit to our to our work
Finally, we seek people who are excited to learn about and live 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

Ready to #LiveCrypto? 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

What you’ll be doing (eg, job duties):

  • Executive responsible for maintaining good standing with CFTC and NFA and overall financial and operational performance of the FCM 
  • Represents Coinbase FCM  externally to regulators and the futures and crypto industry  
  • Position reports  into the Head of Coinbase Derivatives 
  • Responsible for developing retail and institutional FCM strategy and communicating  to regulators and market participants as well as  internally to Coinbase Executive team and key stakeholders 
  • Responsible for managing the Coinbase FCM Executive Team in directing all aspects of FCM operation including product support, marketing, pricing and expense management, regulatory compliance, risk management, finance and treasury operations, operational support, vendor relationships, trade execution, and onboarding
  • Coinbase Executive Team to include Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Risk Officer, legal, operations, and treasury/finance leads
  • Lead liaison to key internal stakeholders including Sales, Product, Technology, Operations, Legal/Regulatory, and Treasury/Finance
  • Develop, monitor and report on key performance metrics –  financial and non-financial 
  • Lead the key platform and FCM product roll outs including initial launch, new products supported, new features, new exchange connectivity and access alternatives
  • Lead development and structuring of commercial partnerships
  • Participate in key client sales and onboarding dialogue in close collaboration with the Sales team
  • Participate in development of new products and trade execution opportunities, as well as lending, margin and custody-related services in close collaboration with Product team
  • Accountable for resolution of all real-time operational issues that arise and communication with FCM oversight and regulators
  • Responsible for management of FCM dedicated staff, budgeting and recruitment of new FCM resources

What we look for in you (eg, job requirements):

  • 10-15 years experience in a leadership role with a US-regulated FCM, including but not limited to role as Head of the FCM or key business leader in the FCM Executive team
  • Extensive knowledge of:
    • CFTC and NFA regulatory frameworks and operational guidelines
    • US futures industry clients and technology vendors 
    • Institutional and retail futures ecosystems
  • Ability to work in fast-paced, technology driven organization
  • Knowledgeable and passionate about cryptocurrency, digital assets and blockchain technology

Please note that for employees based in the US, Philippines, Canada or Singapore, if your role requires you to be present in a Coinbase office or if you choose to be physically present in a Coinbase office or sponsored location, you will be required to be fully vaccinated from COVID-19 (as defined by applicable law)
  If you receive an offer, you will receive additional information about the grounds and process for an exemption

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