Compliance Associate (Contract)

Overview

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.

Contingent work is an excellent fit for individuals seeking career flexibility and non-traditional work arrangements, while still being highly motivated to deliver exceptional results in dynamic, high-profile environments.

In this assignment, you will be working with Coinbase through our Managed Service Provider — partnering with one of the most influential cryptocurrency companies in history, dedicated to empowering their customers’ success through innovative solutions.

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.

• Assist in designing, implementing, and enhancing enterprise-wide CMT Program methodologies and governance documents.
• Participate in developing a risk-based annual CMT 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 CMT plan progress, results, and status of remediation plans.
• Perform and manage assigned CMT activities in the lifecycle of planning, execution, reporting, and issue remediation, and provide escalation as needed.
• Prepare reports on results of CMT activities and work with stakeholders in root cause analysis and remediation plans.
• Maintain issues and remediation-related information and documentation in a central repository - Archer.
• 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 CMT Program.
• Stay current on regulatory development and industry events to identify trends and emerging risks impacting Coinbase products and the CMT Program.
• Conduct other duties as assigned.

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

• 5+ years 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
• Proficient in leveraging AI tools in testing and audit processes.
• 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
• Proficient in PowerPoint/Google Slides and Excel/Google Sheets

Nice to haves:

• 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
• Experience in using SQL and data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau, SAS, SPSS)
• Professional certifications (e.g. CRCM, CAMS, CIA, CISA, and CICA)

A BA/BS degree in business, finance, and other related fields