Head of Controls (Marktfolge)

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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.
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• 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.

We are looking for the second Managing Director of Coinbase Germany GmbH, the BaFin licensed subsidiary of Coinbase Global Inc.

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

• MD (“Geschäftsführer”)  of Coinbase Germany, responsible for controls (“Marktfolge”)
• Creates, updates and maintains risk models in coordination with respective functions (e.g. Enterprise Risk, Finance)
• Establishes and manages risk management and risk control processes incl. risk assessments of changes, e.g. new products
• Establishes/oversees proper controls of first line in coordination with compliance and other functions
• Manages external and internal audits including follow-on works
• Oversees all policies and procedures and handles company administration
• Establishes constructive relationships with competent authorities (esp. BaFin), ensures respective information flow

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

• 10+ years experience
• Strong background in 2nd line functions (primarily risk, but also compliance, IT sec etc.) in regulated German financial services entities (banks, payment providers, Fintechs, asset managers etc.) or service providers (consulting, audit)
• Proven track record of setting up and running governance and controls framework
• Leadership experience (ideally in a regulated entity), satisfactory to BaFin as MD
• Experience with BaFin and auditors
• Ideally experience working with US/UK based parent
• Masters degree in finance, business and related
• Fluency in German and English

Nice to haves:

• Crypto/Fintech background
• Tech-focus
• Finance experience

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