Entry-Level Positions For Aspiring Institutional Account Managers At Coinbase
Coinbase and other crypto companies offer internships and entry-level roles, particularly in engineering and software development; however, gaining experience at any crypto company, even a smaller one, is a great way to "set yourself apart," as the majority of hires come from traditional finance or big tech.
Entry-Level Jobs, Cryptocurrency Industry, Software Development, Financial Technology, Career Advice
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Mike Munyer
Institutional Account Manager
Coinbase
University of Maryland; 2012
UCLA MBA
English
Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing), Technology
Sales and Client Management
Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Coinbase and other crypto companies offer internships and entry-level positions, particularly in engineering and software development.
2. A strong background in traditional finance or big tech can be advantageous when applying for crypto roles.
3. Working at any crypto company, even a smaller startup, can help you gain valuable experience and stand out from other applicants, as it's a relatively new field with fewer experienced candidates available
Transcript
What entry-level positions in this field might an undergraduate college student consider?
Coinbase definitely has internships, and I think a lot of crypto companies do. It certainly depends on macroeconomic conditions. Right now, we're hiring, and plenty of companies are hiring, but perhaps not as much as when we were in the midst of a hotter economy and a big bull run.
Nevertheless, there are definitely roles if you're in engineering, software development, or coding. There's always an infinite amount of roles, and I think it helps to be as selective as you can.
There are also many startups in the crypto world with really cool positions. These are probably good ways of learning about different parts of the business where you get to wear many hats.
If you're interested in Coinbase or a bigger company, my suggestion is just to get a job pretty much anywhere within the crypto world. The vast majority of our hiring comes from people who come from traditional finance or big tech companies. There are very few people who come from crypto, partly because it's only been around for a short time and there are only so many other companies.
So, if you have experience at a crypto company, that's a great way to set yourself apart.