Executive Protection Lead
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Our mission is to increase economic freedom around the world, and we couldn’t do this without hiring the best people. We’re a group of hard-working overachievers who are deeply focused on building the future of finance and Web 3.0 for our users across the globe, whether they’re trading, storing, staking or using crypto. Know those people who always lead the group project? That’s us.
There are a few things we look for across all hires we make at Coinbase, regardless of role or team. First, we look for candidates who will thrive in a culture like ours, where we default to trust, embrace feedback, and disrupt ourselves. Second, we expect all employees to commit to our mission-focused approach to our work. Finally, we seek people who are excited to learn about and live crypto, because those are the folks who enjoy the intense moments in our sprint and recharge work culture. We’re a remote-first company looking to hire the absolute best talent all over the world.
Ready to #LiveCrypto? Who you are:
- You’ve got positive energy. You’re optimistic about the future and determined to get there.
- You’re never tired of learning. You want to be a pro in bleeding edge tech like DeFi, NFTs, DAOs, and Web 3.0.
- You appreciate direct communication. You’re both an active communicator and an eager listener - because let’s face it, you can’t have one without the other. You’re cool with candid feedback and see every setback as an opportunity to grow.
- You can pivot on the fly. Crypto is constantly evolving, so our priorities do, too. What you worked on last month may not be what you work on today, and that excites you. You’re not looking for a boring job.
- You have a “can do” attitude. Our teams create high-quality work on quick timelines. Owning a problem doesn’t scare you, but rather empowers you to take 100% responsibility for achieving our mission.
- You want to be part of a winning team. We’re stronger together, and you’re a person who embraces being pushed out of your comfort zone.
Coinbase is evolving our Executive Protection program. We are designing a hybrid Full-Time Employee (FTE)/contractor model. As part of this, we are looking to onboard two EP Leads focused on co-managing a dynamic team assigned to a specific executive. In this role you’ll be charged with being the primary point of contact for your Principals when on-duty, manage the daily operations of a contract residential security team, provide logistical support and field protective operations when in public (including travel), and ensure the seamless execution of all functions of the program under you. Reporting to the EP Program Manager, you will be supported by Coinbase’s in-house Global Security Operations Centers and Protective Intelligence team. You will be empowered to assess the needs of the Principals and apply your experience to help craft a program that maximizes safety and privacy.
What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties):
- Serve as an Executive Protection Lead, fostering an environment that maximizes Principal privacy
- Establish and enforce the Kissinger method of Executive Protection, close enough to protect, but not so close that you have to be introduced. Travel domestically and internationally, leading protection operations
- Make Executive Protection team assignments to ensure efficient execution of duties
- Conduct Advances for travel and events
- Make contingency and logistical plans for complex travel
- Create and report on success metrics, incident reports, After Action Reviews, training and maintenance schedules, and Principal communications
- Assess and evaluate embedded EP contractors for operational fit and ongoing quality assurance
- Managing a contract Residential Security Team
- Work collaboratively with Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants, Chiefs of Staff, Estate Staff and various other Coinbase Security teams
- Recommend standard operating procedures to Security Management and implement approved plans
What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):
Executive Protection Lead Operator Experience:
- Experience operating as the responsible individual of an operation, including managing others to achieve outcomes
- Minimum 8-10 years of multidisciplinary Executive Protection experience, with 7+ years extensive OCONUS operational experience
- Ability to manage complex logistics and ambiguous situations with little to no impact on Principals
- Medical training beyond First Aid and CPR (EMT, TCCC, etc.)
- Understand and demonstrate expertise in protection concepts to include: risk mitigation, risk assessments, contingency planning, surveillance detection and counter-surveillance
- Self-motivated, ability to work without direct supervision, and understand security concepts and theories. Adept at identifying and managing vendors for CONUS and OCONUS operations
- Strong leadership and decision making skills
- Strong command of EP field related technology apps
- Soft skills and strong understanding of the customer service side of private sector Executive Protection
- Strong collaborative skills, as this role interfaces with Estate and Corporate Principal staff
- Ability to build equity and earn trust with key stakeholders, and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
- Demonstrated ability to promote a discrete operational coverage model that interfaces with Principals only as needed and understands the expectation to maintain clear professional boundaries
- Subject Matter Expertise in Advance operations
- Tactical driving skills, applied with a chauffeur’s approach
Nice to haves:
- Developed relationships with Law Enforcement and industry professionals
- Expertise in EP Protective Intelligence
- Remote wilderness first aid
- Strong administrative skills
- Familiarity with Meet, G Suite, Slack
Notice for Colorado applicants as required by sb19-085 (8-5-20). Target annual salary for this role performed in Colorado, is $113,900 + target bonus + target equity + benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)).
ID: P44116
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