Join Coinbase
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. 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.
Duties will be split 50 / 50 between US Escalations investigations casework and Subject Matter Expert work, to include leadership support as directed.
Subject Matter Expert Work and TL Support (50%) :
- Serve as internal Subject Matter Expert for Coinbase's end-to-end transaction monitoring (TMS) operations, assisting teammates with substantive questions about process or procedure.
- Build strong relationships with Compliance partners and provide clear guidance to your team to resolve subjectivity in case resolution. Encourage knowledge sharing, ongoing training, and collaboration.
- Provide assistance to team managers in areas such as : queue management and team communication.
- Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) across TMS to find opportunities for improvement, including conducting deep dives on critical errors surfaced through QC and QA processes. Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Update processes and improve feedback loops and communications channels.
- Coordinate with CX Programs to contribute to and lead projects to improve processes and procedures across TMS. Execute identified corrective actions and monitor implementation. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop specific corrective actions and conduct necessary testing.
Investigations Casework (50%) :
Investigate AML and fraud-related alerting transaction on the blockchain; write and / or file Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR)Conduct investigative review and analysis in support of Coinbase's BSA / AML regulatory compliance policies and program including investigating automated alerts from our transaction monitoring systems, and referrals sourced from law enforcement requests and other Coinbase lines of businessAnalyze transaction activity and KYC information and conduct due diligence research in support of investigationsDocument investigations in written narrativesDecide whether activity warrants escalation for additional review and subsequently recommend whether activity appears suspicious and warrants filing of a Suspicious Activity ReportMaintain detailed documentation to demonstrate compliance with regulations and internal policies and proceduresRemain current with industry standards and developments in the areas of KYC, BSA / AML, and OFAC, and apply regulatory requirements and internal policies and procedures to case investigationsWhat we look for in you (ie. job requirements) :
B.A. / B.S. degree or equivalentACAMS or other professional certification related to AML, Fraud, and / or blockchain / crypto investigation (not required, but a major plus)Minimum 5 years professional experience and 3 years relevant compliance experience (conducting AML / Fraud investigations, SARs preparation and filing)Experience working in a fast paced production environment with competing priorities and shifting procedural requirements with an emphasis on production and qualityExperience in project management and / or team leadershipWorking knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines (e.g., BSA, OFAC, FinCEN guidance)Strong interpersonal, analytical, and communications (verbal and written) skillsExcellent grasp of English grammar and strong English language writing skillsProficient in Google Suite and blockchain analysis (e.g. Chainalysis)Note : This role requires full-time, in-office presence at our Charlotte location. In order to support the 24 / 7 nature of cryptocurrency, shifts may include weekend and night.
Job # : G2731 #LI-Onsite
Pay Transparency Notice : Depending on your work location, the target annual 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)). Pay Range : $99,365$99,365 USD
Commitment to Equal Opportunity Coinbase is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law. Coinbase will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.