Country Director, India

Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you’re capable of? 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. 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. While many roles at Coinbase are remote-first, we are not remote-only. In-person participation is required throughout the year. Team and company-wide offsites are held multiple times annually to foster collaboration, connection, and alignment. Attendance is expected and fully supported. Join Coinbase’s India Country team to own the region’s overall strategy and business performance. Drive cross-functional execution across Product, Policy, and Marketing to launch locally relevant initiatives that accelerate user growth and revenue while identifying and building relationships with potential future commercial partners and existing stakeholders. Blending executive leadership with regulatory advocacy to build a high-performing team and secure Coinbase’s long-term market position in India within an evolving regulatory environment requiring constant recalibration of risk versus reward managing the brand reputation of an overseas-controlled entity. What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties): Own and drive Coinbase’s overall business performance in India, with accountability for user growth, revenue, and long-term market position Define and execute the country strategy, identifying high-impact growth opportunities grounded in market, regulatory, and competitive analysis Partner with Product, Engineering, and Design to shape and launch locally-relevant products, ensuring strong product-market fit within regulatory constraints Lead cross-functional execution in partnership with Marketing, Business Development, Legal, Compliance, and Policy to deliver India-specific initiatives at speed while hedging for success given an evolving regulatory roadmap. Note, there are significant potential penalties facing players in the DCE space in India and you will need to be acutely aware of where these risks come from and how to deal with them Play a senior leadership role in regulatory and policy engagement, helping unlock new products and ensure ongoing compliance with Indian requirements Build, hire, and develop a high-performing local team, while reinforcing Coinbase’s mission, values, and operating standards Serve as a senior representative of Coinbase in India, engaging with regulators, key partners, clients, media, and industry forums as appropriate Act as a connective tissue between India and global teams, ensuring alignment with global priorities while advocating for local needs Communicate clearly and credibly with executives and cross-functional leaders, synthesizing complex issues into actionable insights and decisions What we look for in you (ie. job requirements): Senior leadership experience (CEO, COO, GM, Founder, or equivalent) leading and scaling either a platform, ecommerce, fintech, trading business in India, with measurable impact on revenue and/or active users Completion of a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior leadership function on one of the above industries Understanding of the Indian regulated financial services ecosystem, including experience operating under regulatory oversight Proven track record partnering with Product, Marketing, and Business Development to build, launch, and scale products in regulated environments Direct experience engaging with regulators and policy stakeholders, with the ability to balance constructive relationships and commercial outcomes Strong understanding of how regulated financial institutions operate across functions such as Compliance, Risk, Finance, Treasury, Audit, and third-party oversight Comfortable operating in a remote-first, globally matrixed organization, aligning local execution with global standards Highly pragmatic and solutions-oriented, with a bias toward action and continuous improvement Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and external audiences Structured, analytical problem-solver who can navigate ambiguity and make sound decisions with imperfect information Strong interest in crypto and blockchain (prior expertise helpful but not required), with curiosity and conviction about the space’s future Nice to haves: Previous experience working in a multinational / US-headquartered business entering the Indian market Experience with retail-oriented payments, trading, or brokerage platforms Previous work experience or personal interest in crypto/blockchain space P69848 Pay Transparency Notice: 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): ₹14,878,400—₹14,878,400 INR 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 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. 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