Country Director, India

Remote $99k–$162k senior 4 months ago full-time quality 8.1/10

Role in brief

Coinbase seeks a Country Director for India to lead strategy and performance in a key crypto market. Ideal candidates have senior leadership experience in fintech or e-commerce and a strong understanding of regulatory environments.

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About the role

In this role, you will be responsible for Coinbase's business performance in India, focusing on user growth, revenue, and strategic positioning. You will synthesize market and regulatory insights to identify growth opportunities and drive the execution of the country strategy.

You will collaborate with various teams including Marketing, Legal, and Product to launch relevant offerings while engaging with regulators to shape policy. Success in this position involves building a high-performing local team and navigating the complexities of the Indian financial ecosystem.

The target annual base salary ranges from $98,800 to $162,000, with potential for equity and bonuses.

Who this role suits

  • A seasoned leader with experience in scaling businesses in regulated environments.
  • Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure setting.
  • An individual with a strong network among financial regulators and policy stakeholders in India.
  • A collaborative team player who excels in remote-first work environments.

From the employer

Responsibilities

  • Own Coinbase's business performance in India, with direct accountability for user growth, revenue, and long-term market position.
  • Drive the country strategy by synthesizing market, regulatory, and competitive analysis into high-impact growth opportunities.
  • Lead cross-functional execution in partnership with Marketing, Business Development, Legal, Compliance, and Policy.
  • Partner with Product, Engineering, and Design to shape and launch locally relevant products.
  • Shape Coinbase's regulatory and policy positioning in India by engaging directly with regulators and stakeholders.
  • Build and develop a high-performing local team.

Requirements

  • Senior leadership experience (CEO, COO, GM, Country Head, or Founder) scaling a platform, e-commerce, fintech, or trading business in India.
  • Direct experience engaging with Indian financial regulators and policy stakeholders.
  • Track record partnering with Product, Marketing, and Business Development in regulated environments.
  • Deep understanding of India's regulated financial services ecosystem.
  • Proven ability to lead in a remote-first, globally matrixed organization.
  • Utilizes generative AI responsibly.

Conditions

  • Target annual base salary: $98K - $162K.
  • Total compensation may include equity and bonus eligibility and benefits (including medical, dental, and vision).

Questions about this role

What is the remote policy?

The position is remote, but specific location requirements are not stated.

What level of experience is required?

Candidates should have senior leadership experience, such as CEO, COO, or Country Head.

How can I apply for this position?

Interested candidates can apply through the Coinbase careers page at https://www.coinbase.com/careers.

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