At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world.

We're seeking a Country Director for Canada to own the region’s overall strategy and business performance.

As a senior leader, you will drive cross-functional execution across Product, Policy, and Marketing to launch locally relevant initiatives that accelerate user growth and revenue.

Blending executive leadership with regulatory advocacy to build a high-performing team and secure Coinbase’s long-term market position in Canada.

Responsibilities:

• Own and drive Coinbase’s overall business performance in Canada, with accountability for user growth, revenue, and long-term market position

• Define and execute the country strategy, identifying high-impact growth opportunities grounded in market, regulatory, and competitive analysis

• Partner with Product, Engineering, and Design to shape and launch locally-relevant products, ensuring strong product-market fit within regulatory constraints

• Lead cross-functional execution in partnership with Marketing, Business Development, Legal, Compliance, and Policy to deliver Canada-specific initiatives at speed

• Play a senior leadership role in regulatory and policy engagement, helping unlock new products and ensure ongoing compliance with Canadian requirements

• Build, hire, and develop a high-performing local team, while reinforcing Coinbase’s mission, values, and operating standards

• Serve as a senior representative of Coinbase in Canada, engaging with regulators, key partners, clients, media, and industry forums as appropriate

• Act as a connective tissue between Canada and global teams, ensuring alignment with global priorities while advocating for local needs

• Communicate clearly and credibly with executives and cross-functional leaders, synthesizing complex issues into actionable insights and decisions

What we look for in you:

• Senior leadership experience (CEO, COO, GM, Founder, or equivalent) leading and scaling a fintech business in Canada, with measurable impact on revenue and/or active users

• Completion of the Canadian Securities Institute (CSI) – Partners, Directors and Senior Officers Course (PDO) and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the financial services industry

• Deep understanding of the Canadian regulated financial services ecosystem, including experience operating under regulatory oversight

• Proven track record partnering with Product, Marketing, and Business Development to build, launch, and scale products in regulated environments

• Direct experience engaging with regulators and policy stakeholders, with the ability to balance constructive relationships and commercial outcomes

• Strong understanding of how regulated financial institutions operate across functions such as Compliance, Risk, Finance, Treasury, Audit, and third-party oversight

• Comfortable operating in a remote-first, globally matrixed organization, aligning local execution with global standards

• Highly pragmatic and solutions-oriented, with a bias toward action and continuous improvement

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and external audiences

• Structured, analytical problem-solver who can navigate ambiguity and make sound decisions with imperfect information

• Strong interest in crypto and blockchain (prior expertise helpful but not required), with curiosity and conviction about the space’s future

• Demonstrates the ability to responsibly use generative AI tools and copilots (e.g., LibreChat, Gemini, Glean) in daily workflows, continuously learn as tools evolve, and apply human-in-the-loop practices to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in efficiency, cost, and quality

Nice to haves:

• Previous experience working in a multinational / US-headquartered business

• Experience with retail-oriented payments, trading, or brokerage platforms

• Previous work experience or personal interest in crypto/blockchain space

Pay Transparency Notice: The target annual base salary for this position can range as detailed below. Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility and benefits (including medical, dental, and vision).

Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus): $281,200-$281,200 CAD

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