Full-Time

Compliance

US Investigations Associate

Posted on 11/16/2024

Coinbase

Coinbase

5,001-10,000 employees

Digital currency wallet and transaction platform

Fintech
Crypto & Web3

Compensation Overview

$96.5k - $113.5kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity

Junior, Mid

Remote in USA

Category
Legal
Risk & Compliance
Legal & Compliance
Required Skills
SQL
Blockchain
Looker
Snowflake
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
  • Minimum 2 years relevant experience (conducting AML investigations, SAR preparation and filing)
  • Able to apply a variety of investigatory techniques to ambiguous complex fact patterns resulting in independent analysis to meet regulatory filing requirements.
  • Detailed understanding of a broad range of financial product offerings across the financial services industry
  • Able to deal with highly confidential and sensitive client, employee, and third party information
  • Ability to effectively communicate in writing and in person, with third parties including but not limited to regulatory agencies, law enforcement, and external auditors, etc
  • Exceptional written and research skills required to complete regulatory reports and in depth investigations
  • Interact, through written and in-person presentation, with senior management and at times, executive management, on sensitive case matters.
  • Work on cases with high levels of confidentiality
  • Provide oversight of functions executed by cross functional departments
  • Cryptocurrency or blockchain experience
  • CAMS, CFE or CFCS certification
  • Crypto Investigation Certifications (i.e. from Chainalysis, TRM Labs, Elliptic, etc)
  • Experience with SQL and applications Looker, SuperSet, or Snowflake
Responsibilities
  • Leverage blockchain analytics and financial crime expertise to conduct in depth investigations and analysis in support of Coinbase’s BSA/AML program.
  • Conduct reviews of higher risk cases referred by partner teams, which may involve high volume transaction activity, potential fraud or money laundering rings, terror financing or human trafficking concerns, politically exposed persons (PEPs), high-profile individuals, etc.
  • Able to apply a variety of investigatory techniques to ambiguous complex fact patterns resulting in independent analysis to meet regulatory filing requirements.
  • Detailed understanding of a broad range of financial product offerings across the financial services industry
  • Evaluate AML and fraud-related alerting activity to determine whether such activity warrants a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) filing in accordance with FinCEN guidelines.
  • Conduct Continuing Activity Reviews (CARs) of customer activity as needed.
  • Initiate 314(b) requests, enhanced due diligence (EDD) requests, and sanctions advisory reviews to comply with the USA PATRIOT Act, regulatory requirements, and internal policies and procedures.
  • Analyze KYC information and conduct open-source and due diligence research in support of investigations.
  • Maintain detailed documentation to demonstrate compliance with regulations and internal policies and procedures.
  • Remain current with industry standards and developments in the areas of KYC, BSA/AML, and OFAC.

Coinbase operates a digital currency wallet and platform that allows users to buy, sell, and manage digital currencies like bitcoin, ethereum, and litecoin. The platform is designed to be user-friendly, making it easy for both merchants and consumers to engage in transactions with digital currencies. Coinbase generates revenue primarily through transaction fees, trading services, and custodial solutions. What sets Coinbase apart from its competitors is its strong emphasis on trust and user-centric design, ensuring that clients have a reliable and straightforward experience. The company's goal is to promote innovation and create an open financial system that provides equal opportunities for all users.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$616.1M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

N/A

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

10%

1 year growth

22%

2 year growth

-3%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Coinbase's continuous innovation, such as the SOL Staking API, offers users new opportunities for earning rewards.
  • The company's strategic partnerships and investments, like those with Aptos Tech, position it for growth and expansion in the blockchain industry.
  • Coinbase's user-centric design, exemplified by features like the smart wallet, enhances customer satisfaction and loyalty.

What critics are saying

  • The class action lawsuit against Coinbase Global poses potential legal and financial challenges.
  • Intense competition from other crypto platforms like Kraken and Ripple could impact Coinbase's market share.

What makes Coinbase unique

  • Coinbase's integration of Taproot addresses enhances Bitcoin transaction efficiency and security, setting it apart from competitors.
  • The introduction of a smart wallet feature with biometric authentication simplifies user experience, distinguishing Coinbase in the digital currency space.
  • Coinbase's involvement in significant VC funding rounds, like Aptos Tech, highlights its influence and strategic positioning in the blockchain ecosystem.

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