Manager, Program Management in London

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Coinbase is looking for a seasoned Program Manager to join our Security Programs team, leading the end-to-end delivery of critical compliance and security initiatives across EMEA. You’ll act as the "connective tissue" between our regulated entities (including Ireland, Germany, UK and beyond) and our global shared services, ensuring that security standards are upheld and risks are mitigated at scale. In this role, you’ll maintain an objective view of cross-functional priorities, coach stakeholders to make data-driven decisions, and amplify our "Most Trusted" brand. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy collaborating across multiple time zones, and are passionate about securing billions of dollars in digital assets, let’s talk.

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

• 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, 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, ensure compliance with applicable frameworks (SOX, SOC2 and ISO27001) and meet business objectives.
• Own the roadmap by defining success metrics, adoption targets and delivery milestones; monitor progress using both 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.

What we look for in you (ie. job 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.