Senior Executive Officer

Coinbase

. Build and lead the locally based Abu Dhabi team .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeAbu Dhabi • United Arab EmiratesSenior💰 AED 730,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing financial services operations, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance, strategic budgeting, and stakeholder engagement within the crypto and digital asset sectors. Proven ability to lead teams, develop governance structures, and execute business strategies aligned with regulatory frameworks and customer interests.

Highest-signal resume keywords

7+ Years Senior-Level ExperienceADGM/FSRA Regulatory KnowledgeOperational OversightStakeholder EngagementCrypto/Web3 Familiarity

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Hard Skills

Regulatory ComplianceOperational Policies DevelopmentRisk AssessmentFinancial Services FunctionsTokenizationDeFiDigital Asset MarketsAML FrameworksMarket Conduct RegulationsBest Execution Standards

Soft Skills

Influencing StakeholdersSound JudgmentExcellent Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Governance StructuresCompliance ProgramsEthical Leadership Practices

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesSecuritiesADGMFSRACustomer InterestsStrategic BudgetingOperational Capacity

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Web3

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and lead the locally based Abu Dhabi team
Manage Coinbase’s Middle East crypto business and ADGM legal entity
Engage senior regulators, clients, and industry stakeholders
Develop and execute Coinbase’s UAE crypto strategy with the Dubai/VARA team
Develop operational capacity for Coinbase’s tokenization business and adjacent ADGM opportunities
Oversee strategic budgeting and resourcing
Establish governance structures, controls, compliance programs, and ethical leadership practices
Lead engagement with ADGM and FSRA and cultivate relationships with regulators and external stakeholders
Champion Coinbase’s culture and prioritize customer interests while aligning strategy with Coinbase’s global business model

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of senior-level experience in financial services, including experience with securities
Deep understanding of ADGM/FSRA regulatory requirements covering best execution, client assets, custody, market conduct (FSMR, COBS, MIR), and AML frameworks
Proven track record in operational oversight, including policies and procedures development and monitoring of day-to-day business activities
Strong understanding of regulated financial services functions: Compliance, Finance, Risk, Treasury, Audit, and Outsourcing
Ability to influence and drive alignment across senior, peer, and junior stakeholders regionally and globally
Sound judgment in assessing and escalating risk
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
Experience building and maintaining relationships with ADGM and FSRA regulators
Familiarity with crypto/Web3, including tokenization, DeFi, and digital asset markets
Responsible use of AI with human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and measurable workflow improvements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity eligibility
Bonus eligibility
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Quarterly in-person working sessions (“surges”)
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Free compatible screen reader and tutorial access