Remote-First Corporate Development Manager (M&A & Strategy)

Coinbase, Inc.; Santa Fe (NM); Hybrid; USD 194,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

Coinbase, Inc. is seeking a Manager for the Corporate Development team to shape inorganic growth through end-to-end M&A transactions, strategic investments, and market landscaping.

You will collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional partners to identify opportunities that advance Coinbase’s mission and business objectives. You will build competitive intelligence, drive deal execution, and foster relationships with startups, investors, and industry players to keep Coinbase ahead of

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

M&A execution

Financial modeling

Market analysis

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Coinbase, Inc. is seeking a Manager for the Corporate Development team to shape inorganic growth through end-to-end M&A transactions, strategic investments, and market landscaping.

You will collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional partners to identify opportunities that advance Coinbase’s mission and business objectives. You will build competitive intelligence, drive deal execution, and foster relationships with startups, investors, and industry players to keep Coinbase ahead of