Head of Global Safeguarding/ Client Assets

Coinbase is seeking a Head of Global Safeguarding/Client Assets to lead a high-performing team responsible for ensuring the safe custody and segregation of client assets across all relevant Coinbase legal entities and products. The ideal candidate will have extensive leadership experience in financial services, asset custody, or a highly regulated environment, with a strong track record of owning safeguarding, client asset, or closely related operations at scale.

Requirements

• Extensive leadership experience (typically 10+ years) in financial services, asset custody, payments, or a highly regulated environment
• Deep, hands-on expertise in client asset safeguarding and/or regulatory asset protection regimes
• Proven ability to lead global, cross-functional teams and manage complex, multi-entity operating models
• Strong technical and analytical acumen in reconciliation, rebalancing, and custody operations
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills
• Proven incident management experience, including leading end-to-end response to safeguarding or control failures

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: £115,020 - £127,800
• Target bonus + target equity + benefits (including medical, dental, and vision)
• Generous Paid Time Off