Manager of Compliance Testing and Assurance

Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you’re capable of?

At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It’s a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, every day, as we build the emerging onchain platform — and with it, the future global financial system.

To achieve our mission, we’re seeking a very specific candidate. We want someone who is passionate about our mission and who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system. 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.

Our work culture is intense and isn’t for everyone. But if you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you, there’s no better place to be.

While many roles at Coinbase are remote-first, we are not remote-only. 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.

The Coinbase Compliance Testing and Assurance (“CTA”) function is an independent oversight function that is responsible for the planning and execution of testing and monitoring activities to assess whether the processes and controls supporting the compliance framework are designed and operating effectively. The Coinbase CTA team maintains the global policy and procedures for CTA activity enterprise wide, covering US legal entities and international entities. The CTA function collaborates with other members of the Enterprise Risk Management, Compliance, Legal, Internal Audit, and business functions in the execution of its mandate. 

The CTA Manager will be responsible for supporting the CTA Senior Manager in the development, management, execution and continued improvement of the CTA program, with the focus on processes and controls for international entities, as well as enterprise-wide processes and controls for both US and international entities. 

What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties):

• Assist in designing, implementing, and enhancing enterprise-wide CTA Program methodologies and governance documents.
• Participate in developing a risk-based annual CTA plan in collaboration with Compliance staff in the International, Institutional, Product, Tools and BSA/AML Teams. 
• Contribute to the creation of periodic reporting for the annual CTA plan progress, results, and status of remediation plans.
• Perform and manage assigned CTA activities in the life cycle of planning, execution, reporting, and issue remediation, and provide escalation as needed. 
• Prepare reports on results of CTA activities and work with stakeholders in root cause analysis and remediation plans.
• Maintain issues and remediation-related information and documentation in a central repository.
• Track and validate the implementation of remediation plans submitted by issue owners to verify that issues identified during testing and monitoring are remediated.
• Participate in training and/or awareness materials (as needed) regarding the CTA Program.
• Stay current on regulatory development and industry events to identify trends and emerging risks impacting Coinbase products and the CTA Program.
• Conduct other duties as assigned.

 

What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):

• Advanced experience of executing CTA program, testing plan, and activities across a diverse range of financial services/products
• Working knowledge of laws, regulations, risk management practices for financial services
• Track record of delivering work outcome to budget and meet quality standard
• Hands-on involvement in developing and producing metrics and reporting 
• Strong written/verbal communication, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Highly-motivated, analytical, organized, innovative and adaptive
• Good presentation skills, multi-tasking capability, team-oriented, and a self-starter
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with global partners in other functional units
• Flexibility to work extended hours to meet deadlines, when necessary
• Ability to work with limited direction from management when situations occur
• Experience in using data extraction and analysis tools (e.g. SQL, Tableau, SAS, Snowflake)
• Proficient in PowerPoint/Google Slides and Excel/Google Sheets
• A BA/BS degree in business, finance, and other related fields

Nice to haves:

• Experience in monitoring and testing third-party vendors 
• Experience with and/or keen interest in cryptocurrency
• Experience working across multiple AML systems and programs simultaneously (e.g., experience in combinations of KYC, AML, and Sanctions)
• Experience with or previous exposure to financial services regulators
• Professional certifications (e.g. CRCM, CAMS, CIA, CISA, and CICA)

Job ID: P73154

Pay Transparency Notice: The target annual base salary for this position can range as detailed below. Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility and benefits (including medical, dental, and vision).

Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus):

€124.128—€124.128 EUR

Please be advised that each candidate may submit a maximum of four applications within any 30-day period. We encourage you to carefully evaluate how your skills and interests align with Coinbase's roles before applying.

Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Coinbase is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law. Coinbase will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.  For US applicants, you may view the Employee Rights and the Know Your Rights notices by clicking on their corresponding links. Additionally, Coinbase participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. 

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AI Disclosure

For select roles, Coinbase is piloting an AI tool based on machine learning technologies to conduct initial screening interviews to qualified applicants. The tool simulates realistic interview scenarios and engages in dynamic conversation. A human recruiter will review your interview responses, provided in the form of a voice recording and/or transcript, to assess them against the qualifications and characteristics outlined in the job description.  

For select roles, Coinbase is also piloting an AI interview intelligence platform to transcribe and summarize interview notes, allowing our interviewers to fully focus on you as the candidate. 

The above pilots are for testing purposes and Coinbase will not use AI to make decisions impacting employment. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact accommodations[at]coinbase.com