Operations Manager

Coinbase; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 205,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cryptocurrency platform in Ottawa is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee and support all operational functions, ensuring compliance with local regulations and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in financial services and possess a deep understanding of crypto trade supervision. The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Bonus eligibility

Equity eligibility

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Canadian financial services or management consulting.
• Proven experience in operational strategy and trade supervision in crypto or equities.
• Attention to detail and strong written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the COO in operational oversight and risk management.
• Establish supervision frameworks across business units.
• Develop and maintain operational resilience frameworks.

Skills

5+ years experience in Canadian financial services

Experience within a CIRO regulated investment dealer

High attention to detail

Ability to support process development

Excellent communication skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced remote environment

Job description

Overview

Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you’re capable of?

At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It’s a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, every day, as we build the emerging onchain platform — and with it, the future global financial system.

To achieve our mission, we’re seeking a very specific candidate. We want someone who is passionate about our mission and who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system. We want someone who is eager to leave their mark on the world, who relishes the pressure and privilege of working with high caliber colleagues, and who actively seeks feedback to keep leveling up. We want someone who will run towards, not away from, solving the company’s hardest problems.

Our work culture is intense and isn’t for everyone. But if you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you, there’s no better place to be.

While many roles at Coinbase are remote-first, we are not remote-only. In-person participation is required throughout the year. Team and company-wide offsites are held multiple times annually to foster collaboration, connection, and alignment. Attendance is expected and fully supported.

Team / Role Paragraph

The Coinbase Canada Operations Manager will report to the Coinbase Canada (CBCA) Chief Operating Officer (COO). We oversee all aspects of Coinbase Canada operations – from product and regulatory operations, to service delivery, technology and outsourcing oversight. The team also drives country-level growth initiatives that align with both the Canadian market priorities and Coinbase’s global strategy.

What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties)

• Operational Oversight & Execution: Support the COO in the effective oversight and management of operational functions both within CBCA and outsourced to intragroup or third party entities. This includes implementing operational policies and procedures, overseeing risk management processes, overseeing SLA frameworks, oversight of services, including intra-group and third-party providers, ensuring delivery in line with local regulations and contractual obligations across workstreams.
• Supervision Framework: Support in the establishment, maintenance and ownership of key supervision activities across critical business areas of Coinbase Canada in line with regulatory and best practice requirements. Critical business units include CBCA’s trading, staking and custody operations.
• Operational Resilience: Overseeing the establishment and maintenance of robust operational resilience frameworks within CBCA, ensuring that critical business functions can continue in the face of disruptions. This includes identifying and assessing potential risks, developing contingency plans, and implementing measures to mitigate operational vulnerabilities. Coordinating responses to operational incidents and facilitating communication with relevant stakeholders, regulators, and third-party service providers to uphold operational continuity.
• Stakeholder Management & Cross-Functional Delivery: Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including banks and regulators, to effectively communicate operational and risk strategies. Project manage critical operations and risk-related projects with cross-functional teams including legal, compliance, security, finance, product, customer service, and more. Support across 1 Lod Operations key areas, including planned launch assessments and approvals, staffing and organization, and audits.

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

• 5+ years experience in Canadian financial services / management or strategy consulting / operations strategy
• Experience within a CIRO regulated investment dealer with focus of trade supervision across crypto, equities or derivatives.
• High attention to detail: ability to produce content that could be shared externally with light review
• The ability to support with developing new processes and improving existing processes to create efficiencies
• Ability to work collaboratively with a broad range of business functions, with an emphasis on senior management
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced remote environment

Nice to have

• Canadian Securities Institute (CSI) - Canadian Securities Course (CSC)
• Canadian Securities Institute (CSI) - Investment Dealer Supervisors Course (IDSC)
• Deep subject matter expertise and experience in crypto

Pay Transparency: The target annual base salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full time offers from Coinbase also include bonus eligibility + equity eligibility + benefits (including medical, dental, and vision).

Base salary range shown. Total compensation also includes equity and bonus eligibility and benefits: $204,500 CAD - $204,500 CAD

Commitment to Equal Opportunity: Coinbase is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law. Coinbase will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Coinbase is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at accommodations[at]coinbase.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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AI Disclosure: For select roles, Coinbase is piloting an AI tool for initial screening interviews. A human recruiter will review your interview responses, provided in the form of a voice recording and/or transcript, to assess them against the qualifications and characteristics outlined in the job description. For select roles, Coinbase is also piloting an AI interview intelligence platform to transcribe and summarize interview notes. The above pilots are for testing purposes and Coinbase will not use AI to make decisions impacting employment. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact accommodations[at]coinbase.com