VP, Tech Risk and Controls (2LoD) at Coinbase — Remote North America

What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties):

Lead Coinbase’s global Technology Risk & Controls team, defining and driving the second line framework across the security and technology functions of the company (cybersecurity, IT, EAA, data privacy, physical security, product and engineering, HRIS, etc).

Embed risk management into global product, engineering, legal, finance, sales, and operations teams by building security and privacy controls into product roadmaps and onboarding systems/processes into compliance requirements.

Safeguard trust and resilience by ensuring Coinbase meets the highest bar on compliance and regulatory readiness while continuing to enable innovation at scale.

What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):

15+ years in technology/security risk, IT audit, or related domain, including 10+ years leading teams

Deep expertise across the risk lifecycle; proven ability to embed frameworks (NIST, ISO, COBIT, DORA, FAIR) into operations.

Clear communicator who aligns technical and non-technical leaders, regulators, and cross-functional stakeholders

Strategic operator who balances vision with execution; translates ambiguity into actionable plans.

Data-driven leader with experience building scalable, automated solutions in cloud environments.

Resilient and self-motivated, effective under pressure, and adept at managing multiple priorities in high-growth, regulated environments.

Demonstrates the ability to responsibly use generative AI tools and copilots (e.g., LibreChat, Gemini, Glean) in daily workflows, continuously learn as tools evolve, and apply human-in-the-loop practices to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in efficiency, cost, and quality.

Nice to haves:

Experience in financial services and/or fintech/crypto

Experience at a public company

Information security risk management qualifications like CRISC, CISM, CISA, etc.

Position ID: P74451

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VP, Tech Risk and Controls (2LoD)

What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties):

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