Coinbase Ventures Associate

Details

At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world by building the emerging onchain platform and the future global financial system. Coinbase Ventures invests in exceptional founders in the crypto/web3 ecosystem, develops research and insights, invests in early-stage teams and supports a portfolio of 400+ companies worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of the Ventures investment lifecycle.
• Be an external presence in the crypto ecosystem; build relationships with founders, investors, and technical subject-matter experts.
• Over time, become the go-to subject-matter expert in multiple themes/verticals to support Ventures investments and broader Coinbase product strategy, and independently lead investments end-to-end.
• Drive special projects to improve Coinbase Ventures' operational platform and processes ("firm building").
• Work closely with startup management teams and cross-functional executives (product, engineering, legal, finance).

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in a highly analytical business role (e.g., investment banking, management consulting, VC/PE) focused on emerging technologies AND/OR a technical building role (e.g., product, engineering) in crypto.
• Hands-on experience in crypto (building, trading, research, etc.) with a deep understanding of onchain mechanics and emerging trends.
• Demonstrated passion and understanding across the crypto landscape with strong points of view and emerging investment judgment.
• Excellent writing skills; ability to distill complex topics into clear, easy-to-understand messaging.
• Excellent organizational, analytic, problem solving, and communication skills.
• Ability and affinity to network, develop ecosystem relationships, and publish thought leadership / content.

Nice to haves

• Experience evaluating infrastructure or consumer/application layer products and business models (crypto or web2).
• Experience at a top-tier venture capital firm and/or crypto-specific company.
• Investing experience.
• Data analysis and/or engineering experience, preferably in or with blockchains (e.g., faculty with Dune, Nansen, or other blockchain data tools).

Work arrangement

• Remote-first role (#LI-Remote). The company is not remote-only; in-person participation is required throughout the year (team and company-wide offsites). Attendance at such events is expected and supported.

Pay and benefits

• Pay Range: $135,320 — $159,200 USD (target annual salary). Full-time offers may also include target bonus, target equity, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.).
• Benefits include medical/dental/vision plans, HSA contributions, disability and life insurance, 401(k) match, wellness stipend, mobile/internet reimbursement, connections stipend, volunteer time off, fertility counseling, generous time off/leave policy, and the option to be paid in digital currency.

Additional information

• Job ID: P71736
• Coinbase is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.
• Global data privacy and candidate notices apply depending on location.
• Coinbase is piloting certain AI tools for interview screening and interview note transcription for select roles; humans will review interview responses and the pilots are not used to make employment decisions.