UAE Policy Manager

Responsibilities

• Conduct policy and legislative research that aligns with the policy team’s priorities and contributes to critical outcomes.
• Identify and recommend proactive strategies on policy issues affecting Coinbase in the UK.
• Support the Policy team on regulatory whitepapers, consultations, and thought leadership.
• Serve as an interface for government relationships in the UAE.
• Develop position papers and advocacy documents to support advocacy goals, align policy positions across key functions, and ensure consistency in messaging across the company on core policy issues.
• Monitor and analyze policy trends; succinctly synthesize information for internal audiences on potential policy and regulatory developments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional colleagues on external policy communications.
• Participate in cross-functional collaboration to strategically support the company’s international expansion.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in public policy management or a government role.
• Know-how in financial services and technology.
• Demonstrated experience engaging and effectively interacting with UK lawmakers and regulators.
• Experience advising Product and Engineering teams to operationalize policy considerations as part of their business roadmaps.
• Superlative research, writing, and communication skills.
• Enthusiasm for working on novel issues and a proactive approach to collaboration and problem solving.
• Strong interest in digital assets, crypto markets, and blockchain technology.
• High-EQ and a passion for acting like an owner.

Preferred Qualifications

• Work experience in a legislature or financial regulator.

Benefits

• Team and company-wide offsites held several times annually for collaboration and alignment.
• Attendance at key events and offsites is expected and fully supported.
• Commitment to Equal Opportunity employment.
• Commitment to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process.

About the Company

Coinbase is a secure online platform for buying, selling, transferring, and storing cryptocurrency with a mission of increasing economic freedom worldwide. As a market leader, the company emphasizes an intense collaborative culture and is building emerging onchain solutions to shape the future of the global financial system. Coinbase values high-calibre talent, proactive problem-solving, and is committed to being an inclusive employer.