Regional Crypto Regulation & Growth Leader

Tusk; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 657,000 - 803,000; Full time

Job summary

Coinbase is building its regulated presence in the Middle East, and this role sits at the center of that expansion. In this role, you'll drive Coinbase's regional crypto strategy, manage critical regulatory relationships, and build the operational foundation for our growing business.

This is a rare opportunity to shape how crypto capital markets develop in one of the world's most strategically important financial centers.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of senior-level experience in financial services, including experience with securities.
• Deep understanding of ADGM/FSRA regulatory requirements covering best execution, client assets, custody, market conduct (FSMR, COBS, MIR), and AML frameworks.
• Proven track record in operational oversight, including policies and procedures development and monitoring of day-to-day business activities.
• Strong understanding of how regulated financial services functions operate (Compliance, Finance, Risk, Treasury, Audit, Outsourcing).
• Demonstrated ability to influence and drive alignment across senior, peer, and junior stakeholders regionally and globally.
• Sound judgment in assessing and escalating risk, with excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Experience building and maintaining strong relationships with regulators, specifically ADGM and FSRA.
• Familiarity with the crypto/Web3 landscape, including tokenization, DeFi, and digital asset markets.
• Utilizes AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead the locally based Abu Dhabi team, managing Coinbase's Middle East crypto business and ADGM legal entity while engaging senior regulators, clients, and industry stakeholders
• Drive the development and execution of Coinbase's UAE crypto strategy in close collaboration with the Dubai/VARA team
• Develop operational capacity to grow Coinbase's tokenization business and adjacent opportunities under ADGM
• Oversee strategic budgeting and resourcing to optimize business impact and ensure alignment with local and global financial frameworks
• Establish robust governance structures, including controls, compliance programs, and ethical leadership practices that align local operations with global standards
• Lead ongoing engagement with ADGM and FSRA, cultivating trusted relationships with senior regulators and key external stakeholders
• Champion Coinbase's culture within the entity, ensuring customer interests are appropriately prioritized and strategy aligns with Coinbase's global business model

Skills

Senior-level experience

ADGM/FSRA knowledge

Regulatory relationships

Operational governance

Risk assessment

Stakeholder communication

Crypto/Web3 familiarity

AI in operations

Job description

Coinbase is building its regulated presence in the Middle East, and this role sits at the center of that expansion. In this role, you'll drive Coinbase's regional crypto strategy, manage critical regulatory relationships, and build the operational foundation for our growing business.

This is a rare opportunity to shape how crypto capital markets develop in one of the world's most strategically important financial centers.