Operations Manager, ADGM

Coinbase Global, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Coinbase Global, Inc. is seeking a Senior Executive Officer to oversee operational functions in ADGM, coordinating with third-party providers and internal teams to ensure policy implementation and risk controls.

The role emphasizes supervision across trading, staking and custody operations in a regulated environment. You will drive incident response, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement of workflows and controls, leveraging AI to enhance efficiency while maintaining compliance and

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Middle East financial services, management or operations strategy.
• Experience in a regulated investment dealer environment with trade supervision.
• Proven ability to improve workflows and drive operational efficiency.
• Strong ability to engage with senior management and stakeholders.
• Ability to produce high-quality materials for external audiences.
• Familiarity with crypto/Web3 and digital asset markets.
• Ability to use AI responsibly to improve workflows.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Executive Officer in managing operational functions with third-party providers.
• Implement policies, SLA frameworks, and risk management processes.
• Establish supervision frameworks for trading, staking and custody operations.
• Build resilience frameworks including risk identification and contingency planning.
• Coordinate responses to operational incidents with regulators and internal teams.
• Manage relationships with banks, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Project manage risk initiatives across Legal, Compliance, Security, Finance and Product.
• Support first-line operations including launch assessments and audits.

Skills

Senior operations experience

Regulated investment dealer experience

Workflow optimization

Senior management collaboration

External communication materials

Crypto/Web3 familiarity

AI for efficiency

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Executive Officer in managing operational functions within ADGM, including third-party service providers
• Implement operational policies, procedures, SLA frameworks, and risk management processes
• Establish supervision frameworks for trading, staking, and custody operations
• Build operational resilience frameworks, including risk identification and contingency planning
• Coordinate responses to operational incidents with internal stakeholders and regulators
• Manage relationships with banks, regulators, and internal stakeholders
• Project manage risk-related initiatives across Legal, Compliance, Security, Finance, and Product teams
• Support first-line-of-defense operations, including launch assessments and audit activities

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in Middle East financial services, management consulting, or operations strategy
• Experience within a regulated investment dealer environment focusing on trade supervision
• Proven ability to improve workflows and drive operational efficiency
• Strong collaboration skills for senior management engagement
• Ability to produce high-quality materials for external audiences
• Familiarity with the crypto/Web3 landscape and digital asset markets
• Ability to utilize AI responsibly to improve workflow efficiency

About the Company

Coinbase is a remote-first company on a mission to increase economic freedom, building the future of finance in a high-intensity, high-bar environment.