Role overview

Coinbase is seeking an Operations Manager to support the expansion of its regulated cryptocurrency exchange presence in Abu Dhabi’s Global Market (ADGM). This high-impact position sits at the intersection of operational strategy, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional execution within one of the world’s fastest-growing cryptocurrency markets. You will partner directly with the Senior Executive Officer to drive operational excellence across core business functions.

Key responsibilities

Support the Senior Executive Officer in overseeing operational functions within ADGM, including management of intragroup and third-party service providers while ensuring compliance with local regulations and contractual obligations.
Implement operational policies, procedures, service level agreement frameworks, and risk management processes across key business workstreams.
Establish and maintain supervision frameworks across critical areas such as trading, staking, and custody operations in line with regulatory and best-practice standards.
Build and maintain operational resilience frameworks focused on risk identification, contingency planning, and vulnerability mitigation to ensure business continuity.
Coordinate responses to operational incidents and facilitate timely communication with internal stakeholders, regulators, and third-party service providers.
Develop and manage relationships with banks, regulators, and internal stakeholders to communicate operational and risk strategies effectively.
Project manage critical operations and risk-related initiatives across Legal, Compliance, Security, Finance, Product, and Customer Service teams.
Support first-line-of-defense operations including launch assessments, approvals, staffing coordination, and audit activities.

Requirements

At least eight years of experience in Middle East financial services, management or strategy consulting, or operations strategy.
Experience working in a regulated investment dealer environment with focus on trade supervision within crypto, equities, or derivatives.
Demonstrated ability to develop new processes and improve existing workflows to drive operational efficiency.
Strong collaborative skills across diverse business functions with proven ability to engage effectively with senior management.
Ability to produce high-quality content and materials suitable for external audiences with minimal review required.
Excellent communication and presentation skills with proven ability to perform in fast-paced environments.
Familiarity with the cryptocurrency and Web3 landscape, including digital asset markets and tokenization.

What makes this role worth considering

This position offers the opportunity to build critical infrastructure for a leading cryptocurrency exchange in a regulated jurisdiction. Coinbase operates as a remote-first company with quarterly in-person working sessions designed to foster intense collaboration. The role provides exposure to high-stakes operational and regulatory challenges in the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency sector.