U.S. Compliance Associate

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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 U.S. Compliance Team is responsible for managing regulatory relationships and governance/oversight of compliance processes for Coinbase’s U.S. consumer business, which includes BSA/AML, OFAC, and Consumer Compliance requirements. This team works cross-functionally with Compliance, Engineering, Product, and Legal functions to oversee compliance for the U.S. consumer business, including to validate that country-specific controls are effectively operating, including by reviewing new products prior to launch. Additionally, this role will be responsible for building materials for stakeholders presentations, including those for Boards of Directors, regulators, and internal committees/forums.

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

The U.S. Compliance team supports US regulatory initiatives and serves as the primary point of contact for US consumer-related business initiatives. Individuals on this team support a broad array of compliance requirements for both state and federal licenses, including AML/CFT, sanctions, and consumer compliance. The individual that assumes this role will be required to assist with the oversight of existing, and new, compliance programs across Coinbase’s consumer-focused U.S. legal entities. Currently, the team supports the following initiatives:

• Managing Compliance responses for country/entity regulatory exams;

• Materials development for Board, governance committee, and regulatory stakeholders;

• US regulatory reporting project management;

• New product approval review and approval; and

• Serve as DRI for regulatory change management and associated control builds for U.S.-specific compliance needs

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

• 3-5 years of experience working in Compliance for a financial institution Strong preference for a financial institution that is regulated federally and/or work as a regulator in a state or federal agency;

• Experience in consumer compliance, financial crimes compliance, and/or other compliance with federal or state regulations in the U.S. related to financial services; and

• Experience in product compliance, compliance governance and oversight, and/or managing regulatory relationships.

Nice to haves:

• CAMS, CCAS, or similar certification;

• Experience with direct engagement with regulators;

Job #: P73598

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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 + equity eligibility + benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)).

Base salary range shown. Total compensation also includes equity and bonus eligibility and benefits:

$99,365—$116,900 USD

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.

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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