Corporate Development Manager

Coinbase
United States
Remote

Who this role is best for

Corporate Development professionals with M&A experience in financial services will find this strategic leadership role in a remote-first environment with intense in-person collaboration.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with M&A experience in financial services or tech who thrive in high-pressure, cross-functional environments
    — “This team partners directly with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders”
  • Individuals who have led complex transactions and can translate market data into actionable strategy
    — “Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex market data into clear strategic recommendations”
  • Professionals with a strong interest in crypto and blockchain who can navigate a fast-moving, mission-driven company
    — “deep intellectual curiosity for crypto, blockchain technology, and digital assets”

Things to consider

  • Quarterly in-person surges may require significant travel and time away from remote setup
    — “Expect to get together quarterly for intense in-person working sessions called “surges””
  • Candidates must be prepared to work within a remote-first but not fully remote structure
    — “Coinbase is a remote-first, but not remote-only company”

How to stand out

  • Highlight end-to-end deal execution experience and strategic impact in your resume and interview responses
    — “Proven track record of leading M&A or strategic investment transactions end-to-end”
  • Emphasize your ability to build relationships with crypto startups and investors
    — “Build and maintain relationships with startups, investors, and industry participants”
  • Showcase your use of generative AI to improve workflow efficiency and deliver business-ready outputs
    — “Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Leading M&A transactions
  • Developing strategic recommendations
  • Building relationships with industry participants
Typical background
investment bankingmanagement consultingcorporate development

Skills & requirements

Required

M&A ExecutionFinancial ModelingDue Diligence CoordinationMarket ResearchCompetitive IntelligenceCross-functional Relationship Building

Preferred

Cryptocurrency Knowledge

Stack & domain

Investment BankingManagement ConsultingCorporate DevelopmentStrategic FinancePrivate EquityVenture CapitalFinancial ModelingDue DiligenceDeal StructuringMarket ResearchCompetitive IntelligenceRelationship BuildingRecruitingAILeadershipCommunicationTeamworkProblem SolvingStrategic ThinkingFinanceTechnology

About the role

Original posting from Coinbase

Ready to do the most impactful work of your career? At Coinbase, we are uncompromising on our mission to increase economic freedom. The bar is high, the environment is intense, and we like it that way. This isn't a place for complacency, it’s a place to be pushed past your perceived limits. If you're ready to build the future of finance alongside people who refuse to settle for "good enough," you belong here. Coinbase is a remote-first, but not remote-only company. Expect to get together quarterly for intense in-person working sessions called “surges.” learn more about working at Coinbase.

As a Manager on the Corporate Development team, you'll help shape Coinbase's inorganic growth strategy by leading the execution of M&A transactions, strategic investments, and market landscaping efforts. This team partners directly with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to identify and execute opportunities that advance Coinbase's mission and business objectives. You'll drive deal execution end-to-end, develop competitive intelligence that informs company and product strategy, and build relationships across the crypto ecosystem to keep Coinbase at the forefront of emerging opportunities.

What you'll do:

Lead execution of mergers and acquisitions and strategic investments, including sourcing, financial analysis, due diligence coordination, and integration planning in partnership with senior team members

Conduct market research and synthesize findings into strategic recommendations that shape company and product direction

Develop competitive intelligence on key players, analyzing relative strengths and weaknesses and translating insights into actionable implications for Coinbase

Partner with senior team members to cultivate cross-functional relationships with executives and drive high-priority strategic initiatives

Build and maintain relationships with startups, investors, and industry participants to surface new opportunities and stay ahead of market developments

Strengthen Corporate Development team operations by enhancing existing processes and contributing to recruiting and developing new team members

Required Skills and Experience:

6-8 years of experience in investment banking, top tier management consulting, corporate development, strategic finance, private equity, or venture capital

Proven track record of leading M&A or strategic investment transactions end-to-end, including financial modeling, due diligence, and deal structuring

Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex market data into clear strategic recommendations for senior stakeholders

BA/BS degree with deep intellectual curiosity for crypto, blockchain technology, and digital assets

Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality

Pay Transparency Notice: Base salary varies by location (see range below). Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)). 

Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus):$193,970—$228,200 USD

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.

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Accommodations: If you are an individual with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation, email us your request and contact info at accommodations[at]coinbase.com. Need screen reading technology? Click here to download a free compatible screen reader and view the tutorial.

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Source: Coinbase careers

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