Financial Crimes Controls Development Associate

At Coinbase, we are steadfast in our commitment to preventing illicit activities, protecting against criminal exploitation of our products & services, and adhering to the highest standards of legal and regulatory compliance. The Controls Development team plays a pivotal role in advancing a wide range of globally impactful initiatives that reinforce Coinbase's control frameworks across all legal entities. Our efforts focus on elevating compliance controls and refining detection mechanisms to ensure risks are identified and addressed with efficiency and precision. The FCC Controls Development Associate will support a wide range of initiatives associated with Compliance control development and maintenance.

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

• Enhancing Compliance Frameworks: Collaborate cross-functionally to design, implement, and strengthen Coinbase's Financial Crimes Compliance controls, ensuring they align with evolving regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Data-Driven Insights: Conduct in-depth sampling across diverse workstreams, analyze trends, and develop data-based strategies to implement effective controls.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain meticulous documentation that demonstrates adherence to regulations and internal policies, supporting transparency and audit-readiness.
• Product Risk Advisory: Actively advise on new product launches, providing insights to mitigate risks, address compliance challenges, and ensure timely intervention for regulatory concerns.
• Regulatory Engagement: Play a key role in regulatory exams by preparing responses to high-priority requests, addressing findings, and showcasing improvements in the compliance environment.
• Continuous Process Improvement: Develop, refine, and optimize existing processes to enhance operational efficiency and embed a culture of proactive compliance. You will also play an active role in training AI models and contributing to initiatives focused on model validation and refinement.

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

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably in a relevant field such as finance, economics, business, or blockchain technology.
• A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in areas such as AML blockchain investigations, SAR investigations, controls development, and regulatory compliance within AML frameworks.
• Well-rounded expertise in investigative processes, cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and digital asset ecosystems.
• Solid understanding of financial products and services across the traditional and emerging financial landscapes, including crypto-based offerings.
• Ability to clearly and effectively convey findings through written reports, in-person presentations, and direct engagement with third parties such as regulatory agencies, law enforcement, external auditors, and other stakeholders.
• A proactive self-starter with strong curiosity and problem-solving skills, driven to overcome challenges, uncover answers, and find solutions independently.
• Experience in presenting sensitive case matters to senior and executive management, demonstrating an ability to tailor communications for high-impact discussions.
• Strong ability to work cross-functionally, building relationships across teams and departments to achieve shared goals in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional resilience and composure in high-pressure situations, with the ability to pivot and reprioritize tasks seamlessly in response to changing circumstances.

Nice to haves:

• CAMS or equivalent certifications
• Certifications from industry leaders such as Chainalysis, TRM Labs, or Elliptic
• Experience with data tools and platforms including SQL, Looker, SuperSet, or Snowflake

Job #:P68969

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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. Your interview responses, in the form of a voice recording and/or transcript will be assessed in terms of the job qualifications and characteristics listed in the position description above by a human recruiter.  

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

Depending on your role and stage in the application process, you will be informed of the specifics regarding which tool(s) will be used as part of the interview process.  

These interview tools enable us to give a greater number of candidates an initial interview who meet our mandatory hiring criteria. The above pilots are for testing purposes and Coinbase will not use AI to make an employment decision. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact [email protected].