Remote-First Corporate Development Leader: M&A & Strategy

Coinbase, Inc.; Carson City (NV); Hybrid; USD 194,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

Coinbase seeks a Manager on the Corporate Development team to lead end-to-end M&A and strategic investments, shaping inorganic growth and market strategy in collaboration with senior leadership. You will drive deal execution, build competitive intelligence, and surface opportunities across the crypto ecosystem.

You will also partner with executives to foster cross-functional relationships, streamline processes, and contribute to recruiting and developing the next generation of Corporate

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of mergers and acquisitions and strategic investments, including sourcing, financial analysis, due diligence coordination, and integration planning in partnership 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 relative 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 existing processes and contributing to recruiting and developing new team members.

Skills

Investment banking

Management consulting

Corporate development

Strategic finance

Private equity

Venture capital

Generative AI oversight

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

Coinbase seeks a Manager on the Corporate Development team to lead end-to-end M&A and strategic investments, shaping inorganic growth and market strategy in collaboration with senior leadership. You will drive deal execution, build competitive intelligence, and surface opportunities across the crypto ecosystem.

You will also partner with executives to foster cross-functional relationships, streamline processes, and contribute to recruiting and developing the next generation of Corporate