About the role
From the employer’s listing · Coinbase · posted 22 July 2026
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As Country Director, India, you'll join the Consumer & Business International team to own Coinbase's overall strategy and business performance across the Indian market. You'll drive cross-functional execution across Product, Policy, Marketing, and Business Development to launch locally relevant initiatives that accelerate user growth and revenue. This role requires navigating a complex and evolving regulatory environment, building relationships with regulators and commercial partners, and leading a local team that positions Coinbase for long-term success in one of the world's largest crypto economies.
What you'll do
- Own Coinbase's business performance in India, with direct accountability for user growth, revenue, and long-term market position, including identifying and building relationships with potential commercial partners and key stakeholders.
- Drive the country strategy by synthesizing market, regulatory, and competitive analysis into high-impact growth opportunities and translating them into executable plans.
- Lead cross-functional execution in partnership with Marketing, Business Development, Legal, Compliance, and Policy to deliver India-specific initiatives while managing regulatory risk and compliance requirements.
- Partner with Product, Engineering, and Design to shape and launch locally relevant products that achieve product-market fit within India's regulatory constraints.
- Shape Coinbase's regulatory and policy positioning in India by engaging directly with regulators, industry bodies, and policy stakeholders to unlock new products and maintain compliance.
- Build and develop a high-performing local team while serving as Coinbase's senior representative in India across regulators, partners, media, and industry forums.
Required Skills and Experience
- Senior leadership experience (CEO, COO, GM, Country Head, or Fou