Role in brief
Coinbase is seeking a Regional Threat Assessment Manager to lead threat management efforts remotely. This role requires extensive experience in threat assessment and collaboration across teams. Ideal candidates have a strong background in security functions and can operate independently.
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About the role
In this role, you will manage threat assessments and case management for Coinbase, ensuring the safety of employees and operations. Your responsibilities will include conducting behavioral threat assessments and coordinating with various teams to implement security measures effectively.
Success in this position involves developing clear operational recommendations based on structured assessments and improving processes within the regional program. You will also mentor peers and produce briefings for security leadership, emphasizing the importance of cross-functional collaboration.
The position offers a base salary of $130,000, with potential additional compensation through equity and bonuses.
Skills that matter here
- threat assessment: This role involves leading structured threat assessments to evaluate risks and recommend actions.
- protective intelligence: You will apply protective intelligence strategies to safeguard employees and assets.
- behavioral threat assessment: Conducting behavioral assessments is key to identifying potential threats.
- case management: End-to-end case management is crucial for addressing threats effectively.
- intelligence tools: Proficiency with intelligence tools is necessary for improving threat assessment processes.
Who this role suits
- A strong background in security functions with at least 7 years of relevant experience.
- Ability to work independently and influence outcomes without direct authority.
- Comfortable navigating complex situations and making decisions based on structured frameworks.
- Proficient in using technology and tools to enhance workflow and threat assessment quality.
From the employer
- Own end-to-end threat case management for your region, from intake, triage, and behavioral assessment through mitigation planning, documentation, and closure for threats impacting employees, executives, facilities, and other Coinbase assets.
- Lead structured behavioral threat assessments using Coinbase methodologies and accepted frameworks (e.g., JACA, WAVR-21, CTAP-25) to evaluate motivation, capability, escalation indicators, and stabilizers, then translate findings into clear operational recommendations.
- Drive intelligence-led incident response by serving as the intelligence lead during active incidents, coordinating with GSOC, ensuring timely escalation, and delivering decision support through resolution.
- Partner cross-functionally with Executive Protection, GSOC, Legal, HR/ER, Insider Threat, and Communications to coordinate response actions, align mitigations, and manage reporting obligations.
- Produce decision-ready briefings, written assessments, and executive updates that communicate threat posture, risk rationale, and recommended next steps to security leadership and cross-functional partners.
- Strengthen regional program maturity by improving intake standards, QA/QC, playbooks, metrics, training, and handoff processes, and by mentoring peers through expertise and influence.
- 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in threat assessment and management, protective intelligence, workplace violence prevention, behavioral threat assessment, or closely related security functions.
- Demonstrated track record operating as a senior individual contributor and regional SME, independently owning ambiguous, high-consequence casework with limited oversight while influencing outcomes across teams without direct authority.
- Proven ability to conduct threat investigations and translate fragmented information into clear assessments, prioritized risks, and practical mitigation plans using structured professional judgment frameworks.
- Proficiency with case management and intelligence tools (e.g., Ontic, OSINT platforms, public records research, social media monitoring) with a track record of improving processes and tooling to increase signal quality.
- Experience coordinating with law enforcement, managing investigative referrals, and navigating workplace violence reporting obligations across jurisdictions.
- Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.
- The target annual base salary for this position can range as detailed below. Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility and benefits (including medical, dental, and vision).
- Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus): £106,100—£106,100 GBP.
- Application Limit: Candidates may submit a maximum of 3 applications within a 6-month period.
- Equal Opportunity Employer: Coinbase is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. Applicants with criminal histories will be considered consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Questions about this role
What is the remote policy?
This is a remote role, but Coinbase has quarterly in-person working sessions.
What level of experience is required?
Candidates should have at least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in relevant security functions.
How do I apply?
Candidates can submit up to 3 applications within a 6-month period.
✓ Direct apply: you message the hiring person by email. No ATS.