Compliance Partnerships & Regulatory Initiatives Senior Associate
We’re Coinbase. We’re the world’s most trusted way to join the crypto revolution, serving more than 89 million accounts in more than 100 countries.
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 looking for a Compliance Partnerships & Regulatory Initiatives Senior Associate to support a variety of high-impact and challenging compliance initiatives. In this role, you will play a critical part in supporting Coinbase’s compliance efforts to adapt to new and evolving regulations impacting the cryptocurrency industry. Working closely with the product, legal, and compliance teams, you will assist with high-intensity, fast-moving, and cross-functional projects related to sanctions, anti-money laundering, and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT). You will play a critical role in building and fortifying Coinbase's foundation through helping to solve complex and cutting-edge regulatory compliance challenges. You will coordinate with both internal and external stakeholders to drive alignment within the company and across the cryptocurrency industry to execute against strategic compliance priorities. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail and results-oriented, agile, experienced in anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance, passionate about cryptocurrency, and have excellent project and relationship management skills.
What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties):
- Support the day-to-day project management and stakeholder engagement for critical and complex strategic AML compliance initiatives
- Help define regulatory compliance requirements, strategic solutions, and governance standards for high-impact compliance initiatives, including the Travel Rule
- Coordinate across a variety of senior and external stakeholders from across the cryptocurrency industry, externally and internally, to drive collaboration, alignment, and execution
- Work cross-functionally with legal, product, engineering, security, etc. to support the development of critical compliance solutions
- Support the drafting of high-visibility materials and presentations for key internal and external audiences (e.g., senior leadership, industry partners, regulators, bank partners)
What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):
- 5+ years of relevant experience in financial crimes/AML compliance at a large financial institution, bank, consulting firm, or fintech
- Strong compliance instincts and risk mitigation mindset
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and project management expertise
- Highly organized and adept at managing competing priorities, diverse stakeholder groups, and ambiguity
- Strong critical thinker and problem solver, with meticulous attention to detail
- Intellectual curiosity and interest in cryptocurrency
Nice to haves:
- Advanced degree (e.g., law degree, masters of business degree, etc.)
- Experience in management consulting
- Experience in the banking, fintech, or cryptocurrency industries
- Knowledge of emerging regulations relating to cryptocurrency in the U.S. and globally
- Knowledge about cryptocurrencies and technical understanding of how they work
Sound cool? Let's work together.
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)).
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