Regulatory Policy, Senior Associate

About Coinbase

At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. We're building the emerging onchain platform and the future global financial system.

Our culture is intense and demanding. We seek people passionate about crypto and blockchain technology, eager to make an impact, who relish working with high-caliber colleagues and solving the company's hardest problems.

While many roles are remote-first, in-person participation is required throughout the year. Team and company-wide offsites are held multiple times annually for collaboration, connection, and alignment.

The Role

As a Regulatory Policy Senior Associate, you will work in a fast-paced environment supporting regulatory advocacy and developing new policy positions.

Responsibilities

• Work with cross-functional product, legal, and policy teams to establish internal policy views on emergent regulatory issues
• Draft written materials in support of regulatory consultations and engagements
• Brief executive-level audiences on the potential impact of new or proposed rules on products and practices
• Work with trade groups to establish consensus industry positions on alternative regulatory approaches
• Organize and lead external engagements with regulators and standard setters

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or non-US equivalent (required); advanced degree in finance, economics, or law (preferred)
• Minimum 6+ years of financial services regulatory experience, ideally focused on CFTC, SEC, and/or prudential regulation
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Previous experience with the public consultation or regulatory rulemaking process
• Familiarity with digital asset regulation or policy
• Knowledge of U.S. and global markets regulations, prudential regulation, and payments regulations