• 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
• Support all aspects of the Base Ecosystem Fund (BEF) investment lifecycle, including:
• Source and evaluate early stage investment opportunities and manage deal pipeline
• Diligence and constructing investment case / thesis to drive investment decisions, independently leading investments end-to-end
• Support BEF portfolio companies and leverage Coinbase platform to drive value
• Be an external presence in the Base / broader crypto ecosystem, building connective tissue with founders, investors, and technical subject matter experts
• Conduct in-depth thematic research and data-driven analysis to inform investment decisions and identify emerging trends within the Base ecosystem
• Support and design investment-related Founder programs on Base (e.g. Base Batches, Investor Network) to maximize Founder success and drive additional investment into Base’s economy
• Over time: become the “go-to” subject matter expert in multiple themes / verticals to support both BEF investments and broader product strategy

Drive select special projects to continually improve and upgrade Base Ecosystem Fund operational platform and processes (i.e., “firm building”)

• 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
• An unrelenting passion for onchain apps / platforms and a robust onchain resume
• A results-driven mindset with humility and self-awareness
• Demonstrated passion and understanding across the crypto landscape with strong points of view and emerging investment judgment
• Excellent writing skills and ability to distill complex topics into clear, easy to understand messaging
• Excellent organizational, analytic, problem solving, and communication skills
• Affinity to network, develop ecosystem relationships, and publish thought leadership / content
• Experience evaluating infrastructure or consumer/application layer products and business models (crypto or web2)

Experience at top-tier venture capital firm and/or crypto specific company

• 5+ years of experience in a highly analytical business role (e.g., investment banking, management consulting, VC/PE) focused on emerging technologies AND/OR technical building role (e.g., product, engineering) in crypto

Experience working with startup management teams and cross-functional execs, including product, engineering, legal, and finance

• Pay Transparency Notice: Depending on your work location, the target annual base salary for this position can range as detailed below
• Full time offers from Coinbase also include bonus eligibility + benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k))
• Base salary range shown

Total compensation also includes bonus eligibility and benefits: $167,280—$196,800 USD