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Privacy Specialist

AT Coinbase
Coinbase

Privacy Specialist

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's Privacy Operations team is looking for a Privacy Specialist to support the privacy assessments and issue management functions. In this role, you will work cross-functionally across Legal, Product, and Engineering teams to perform complex privacy assessments for new products/features and manage privacy requirements/issues throughout the product lifecycle.

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

  • Conduct complex privacy assessments for new products/features, synthesize and present analysis, and drive privacy risk remediation
  • Perform regulatory requirement mapping for control requirement and identify need changes to privacy common controls framework
  • Manage escalations to various levels of cross functional stakeholders, driving consensus and resolution in an efficient and timely manner
  • Track privacy requirements and issues throughout the product lifecycle to ensure timely remediation and business accountability
  • Develop close partnerships with Product and Engineering teams by embedding yourself into the product lifecycle and roadmap planning processes
  • Identify and implement process improvements to streamline privacy assessments and privacy issue management processes
  • Identify and implement creative ways to embed privacy by design principles into operational activities

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

  • 1+ years of experience working in technology risk management (privacy or security discipline preferred)
  • Experience with risk management frameworks (preferably in security or privacy) to objectively measure, monitor, and track risks
  • Experience in validating risk remediation efforts
  • A strong ability to understand and draw conclusions for product specs, data flows, and technical design documentation
  • Ability to translate privacy legal guidance into functional requirements
  • Knowledge of privacy best practices and knowledge of key privacy regulations/frameworks (e.g., CCPA, GDPR, PIPEDA, ePrivacy)
  • Ability to effectively balance a high volume of privacy assessments against strategic priorities
  • Comfortable navigating ambiguity and operating on unpaved roads in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to apply and tailor traditional privacy principles to innovative onchain and web3
  • Excellent organization, communication (both written and verbal), and project management skills

Nice to haves:

  • FinTech experience
  • Interest/passion for crypto, the onchain ecosystem, and the future of onchain privacy
  • Strong knowledge of privacy issues in relation to evolving technology (e.g., artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain, etc.)
  • Experience building a privacy by design framework into specific functions, such as Marketing, Product, Engineering, Data, and Sales
  • Experience building metrics to report on privacy program health/performance
  • CIPM, CIPT, CIPP, or other privacy certifications is a plus, but not a requirement

#LI-Remote

Job ID: P69477

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:

$117,385-$138,100 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).

Global Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates and Applicants

Depending on your location, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) may regulate the way we manage the data of job applicants. Our full notice outlining how data will be processed as part of the application procedure for applicable locations is available here. By submitting your application, you are agreeing to our use and processing of your data as required. For US applicants only, by submitting your application you are agreeing to arbitration of disputes as outlined here.

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
  • Generous Time off/Leave Policy
  • 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; Brooklyn, 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-6843342
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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