Manager, EMEA Security Program Management

Details

At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It’s a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, every day, as we build the emerging onchain platform — and with it, the future global financial system.

While many roles at Coinbase are remote-first, we are not remote-only. In-person participation is required throughout the year. Team and company-wide offsites are held multiple times annually to foster collaboration, connection, and alignment. Attendance is expected and fully supported.

Role overview

Coinbase is looking for a seasoned Program Manager to join the Security Programs team, leading the end-to-end delivery of critical compliance and security initiatives across EMEA. You will act as the connective tissue between our regulated entities (including Ireland, Germany, United Kingdom and beyond) and our global shared services, ensuring security standards are upheld and risks are mitigated at scale. You will maintain an objective view of cross-functional priorities, coach stakeholders to make data-driven decisions, and amplify Coinbase’s brand as the “Most Trusted.” This role involves cross-timezone collaboration and securing digital assets at scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead EMEA-focused security programmes by designing, launching and managing comprehensive compliance tracks across multiple jurisdictions, while liaising daily with U.S. shared-service partners.
• Drive 1st- and 2nd-line security programs in risk, controls, and operations to chart a clear path to achieve business outcomes under MiCA, DORA, BAIT, GDPR and local frameworks.
• Collaborate with Information Security and Technology Risk and Controls teams to identify and manage risks, evolve controls, and ensure compliance with applicable frameworks including SOX, SOC2 and ISO27001.
• Own the roadmap by defining success metrics, adoption targets and delivery milestones; monitor progress using qualitative insights and quantitative KPIs.
• Identify cross-functional blockers proactively, assess impacts, and present clear mitigation plans to senior leadership.
• Continuously refine security templates, playbooks and metrics so they remain simple, repeatable and scalable across new markets.
• Mentor and grow a diverse team of program managers and contractors across EMEA and support the buildout of APAC.
• Manage outsourced security providers and track SLAs/KPIs to ensure delivery.

Requirements

• 8+ years in programme or project management roles, with 5+ years in security, risk or compliance.
• 3+ years managing and developing high-performing teams; excellent leadership and people-management skills, with the ability to inspire, coach, and hold a distributed team accountable.
• Native-level fluency in English, with proven ability to translate complex security and risk concepts for a predominantly U.S.-based leadership and engineering audience.
• Proven track record in a highly regulated ecosystem such as FinTech, payments or financial services.
• Hands-on experience managing outsourced security providers and tracking SLAs/KPIs to ensure delivery.
• Deep familiarity with EMEA frameworks (MiCA, DORA, BAIT, GDPR) and experience implementing cyber/security frameworks (NIST CSF, SOC2, ISO27001).
• Strong ability to design straightforward processes that flex to solve novel challenges and evolving regulations.
• Excellent at distilling complex security risks into clear, concise updates for both technical teams and C-level stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a distributed, multi-cultural environment across EMEA.

Nice to haves

• Broad understanding of security domains and controls, especially in M&A contexts.
• Experience leveraging automation or AI to accelerate programme delivery.
• Exposure to all three lines of defence (1st, 2nd and 3rd) in a financial services setting.
• Familiarity with crypto and blockchain technologies.

Compensation & benefits

• Pay Range: £90,900—£101,000 GBP (target annual salary). Full time offers also include bonus eligibility, equity eligibility, and benefits.
• Benefits include: private medical insurance, dental insurance, vision/eye care vouchers, life assurance benefit, disability/income protection, workplace pension scheme, global travel medical policy, employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), wellness stipend, mobile/internet reimbursement, connections stipend, learning and development allowance, employee assistance program, fertility benefits, and generous time off/leave policy.

Other details

• Job #: P69458
• Coinbase is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.
• Global Data Privacy Notice and AI disclosure apply as described in the posting.