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Senior Manager, Executive Protection

AT Coinbase
Coinbase

Senior Manager, Executive Protection

Atlanta, GA / Remote

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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.

To achieve our mission, we're seeking a very specific candidate. We want someone who is passionate about our mission and who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system. We want someone who is eager to leave their mark on the world, who relishes the pressure and privilege of working with high caliber colleagues, and who actively seeks feedback to keep leveling up. We want someone who will run towards, not away from, solving the company's hardest problems.

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Our work culture is intense and isn't for everyone. But if you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you, there's no better place to be.

Coinbase is looking for an experienced Senior Manager of Executive Protection. This professional will focus their efforts on safeguarding our executives and high value targets from the unique threats they face. We will look to you to identify and quantify risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and execute against approved plans. We expect you to have a passion for protecting others, the ability to solve ambiguous challenges, and experience leading complex operations at a global scale.

What you'll be doing (ie. job duties):

  • Establish and maintain trust based relationships with executives and their staff.
  • Prepare and deliver executive communications, briefings, training sessions and reports.
  • Oversee the management of the Executive Protection budget.
  • Develop a global network of vendors capable of supporting EP operations.
  • Partner with the Protective Intelligence team and external risk consultancies to create comprehensive threat profiles unique to each individual. Develop and execute risk appropriate mitigation plans that are tailored to each individual's needs.
  • Deliver core security solutions, alternatives and recommendations in support of company Executives.
  • Monitor protectee travel schedules. If warranted, work with the individual to modify their plans or deploy security measures to ensure safe outcomes are achieved.
  • Be willing and able to travel with little notice as needed.
  • Partner with cross functional teams to facilitate risk, threat, vulnerability assessments, site surveys and security advances for executive leadership travel, residences, events and other applicable areas.
  • Plan and coordinate personal security needs for internal and external events where a protectee is present.
  • Conduct routine quality assurance checks on full-time EP teams, Residential Security Teams, event security staff, and Emergency Response Teams.
  • Proactively engage with law enforcement when warranted.
  • Develop and iterate on policies and procedures that govern the EP program. Provide documentation to regulators and auditors as requested.
  • Review, recommend, and procure equipment and technology deemed necessary to enhance the personal security of individuals.
  • Maintain professional relationships with professionals across the security industry.

What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):

  • 6+ years multi-national security experience, including at least 3 years in a corporate security environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence internal and external security partners, such as venues, corporate hosts, executive assistants, and executives themselves.
  • Experience providing actual protective services for a protectee, including families with children.
  • Ability to benchmark through a personal network with professionals in the industry.
  • Familiar with best principles for quantifying, documenting and communicating risk.
  • Valid passport and willingness to travel.
  • Proven ability to apply sound judgment and use discretion when dealing with sensitive information.
  • Experience interfacing with public figures.
  • Experience with protective intelligence and threat assessment.

Nice to haves:

  • Experience in Corporate Security.
  • Background in law enforcement or military service.

Position ID: P69501

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Pay Transparency Notice: Depending on your work location, the target annual salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full time offers from Coinbase also include target bonus + target equity + benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)).

Pay Range:

$201,365-$236,900 USD

Please be advised that each candidate may submit a maximum of four applications within any 30-day period. We encourage you to carefully evaluate how your skills and interests align with Coinbase's roles before applying.

Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Coinbase is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law. Coinbase will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. For US applicants, you may view the Know Your Rights notice here. Additionally, Coinbase participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.

Coinbase is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at accommodations[at]coinbase.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. For quick access to screen reading technology compatible with this site click here to download a free compatible screen reader (free step by step tutorial can be found here).

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Benefits at Coinbase

  • Medical Plan, Dental and Vision Plan with generous employee contributions
  • Health Savings Account with company contributions each pay period
  • Disability and Life Insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Wellness Stipend
  • Mobile/Internet Reimbursement
  • Connections Stipend
  • Volunteer Time Off
  • Fertility Counseling and Benefits
  • 18 weeks paid Parental Leave
  • The option of getting paid in digital currency

Learn more about our mission

Client-provided location(s): Atlanta, GA, USA; Columbus, OH, USA; Houston, TX, USA; Boston, MA, USA; San Antonio, TX, USA; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Detroit, MI, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; San Diego, CA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Phoenix, AZ, USA; New York, NY, USA; Portland, OR, USA; Charlotte, NC, USA; Raleigh, NC, USA; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Washington, DC, USA; Tampa, FL, USA; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Austin, TX, USA; Miami, FL, USA; Dallas, TX, USA; Denver, CO, USA; Chicago, IL, USA; Orlando, FL, USA; Santa Barbara, CA, USA; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Durham, NC, USA; Buffalo, NY, USA; Reno, NV, USA; Queens, NY, USA; San Jose, CA, USA; Long Island City, Queens, NY, USA; Mountain View, CA, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA; San Luis Obispo, CA, USA; Santa Monica, CA, USA; Irvine, CA, USA; Richmond, CA, USA; Warren, NJ, USA; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Newark, NJ, USA; Newport Beach, CA, USA; Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA; Fayetteville, NC, USA; Marietta, GA, USA; Oceanside, CA, USA; Niagara Falls, NY, USA; Concord, CA, USA; Alhambra, CA, USA
Job ID: Coinbase-6772735
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
  • Professional Development

    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Founder led

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