M&A & Strategic Growth Leader (Remote-First)

Openkrill; United States; Hybrid; USD 194,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Bonus eligibility

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Coinbase is seeking a Manager of Corporate Development to lead end-to-end M&A and strategic investments, shaping the company’s inorganic growth strategy. You’ll conduct market landscaping, synthesize insights for product direction, and build relationships across the crypto ecosystem to stay ahead of opportunities.

You will partner with senior leaders to drive deal execution, strengthen processes, and recruit/top‑talent, delivering business-ready outputs with human oversight and AI support.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of experience in investment banking, top-tier management consulting, corporate development, private equity, or venture capital.
• Proven track record of leading end-to-end M&A or strategic investments.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex market data into clear strategic recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• BA/BS degree with deep intellectual curiosity for crypto, blockchain tech, and digital assets.
• Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of mergers and acquisitions and strategic investments, including sourcing, financial analysis, due diligence coordination, and integration planning with senior team members.
• Conduct market research and synthesize findings into strategic recommendations that shape company and product direction.
• Develop competitive intelligence on key players, analyzing strengths and weaknesses and translating insights into actionable implications for Coinbase.
• Partner with senior team members to cultivate cross-functional relationships with executives and drive high-priority strategic initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with startups, investors, and industry participants to surface new opportunities and stay ahead of market developments.
• Strengthen Corporate Development team operations by enhancing processes and contributing to recruiting and developing new team members.

Skills

M&A execution

Financial modeling

Market research

Strategic thinking

Crypto knowledge

Generative AI usage

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

Coinbase is seeking a Manager of Corporate Development to lead end-to-end M&A and strategic investments, shaping the company’s inorganic growth strategy. You’ll conduct market landscaping, synthesize insights for product direction, and build relationships across the crypto ecosystem to stay ahead of opportunities.

You will partner with senior leaders to drive deal execution, strengthen processes, and recruit/top‑talent, delivering business-ready outputs with human oversight and AI support.