Manager, Risk Analytics

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 https : / / www.coinbase.com / mission 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.

Team / Role Paragraph :

As a Manager on the Risk Analytics team, you'll build and lead our new Account Security function, establishing the critical defenses that will safeguard our users and the integrity of our platform. This role will report to the Director, Risk Analytics and Operations and will be based remotely in the United States.

The ideal candidate is a strategic, data-driven leader with a builder's mindset, passionate about applying their knowledge at the frontier of traditional risk and the cryptoeconomy. This is a unique opportunity to shape a foundational team and define the future of trust and safety from the ground up.

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

Lead and mentor a growing team of analysts, shaping risk strategy with focus on account security and ATO prevention.

Balance leadership with hands-on contribution, writing complex SQL queries and guiding technical investigations.

Define core risk metrics, build reporting frameworks, and drive continuous improvement by identifying monitoring gaps and prioritizing enhancements.

Translate data findings into clear narratives that influence senior risk and product decisions.

Collaborate with cross-functional product, engineering and data science teams to achieve high-impact security and trust objectives.

Develop secure user experiences that maintain trust while ensuring quick, seamless access and recovery for legitimate users.

Lead incident response efforts by managing workstreams during significant fraud events and organizing post-mortem initiatives.

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

7+ years of hands-on risk experience in e-commerce or financial services.

4+ years of direct experience combating account takeover (ATO) and scams in a Fraud, Trust & Safety, Risk, or Account Security role.

2+ years in people management or leading analysts / tech leads; able to coach while remaining hands-on with SQL / Python.

Professional experience using SQL and Python.

Proficiency with business intelligence and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker, Superset).

Excellent communication skills with a knack for storytelling; able to turn data into actionable insights for stakeholders at all levels.

Proven ability to independently scope and deliver analytics projects while collaborating cross-functionally with Product, Data Science, and Engineering.

An understanding of blockchain analytics and / or fraud trends within the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

BA / BS degree in a quantitative field (ex Math, Stats, Physics, or Computer Science) or equivalent practical experience.

Demonstrates our core cultural values : clarity, positive energy, continuous learning, and efficient execution.

Nice to haves :

• Experience with the Databricks

Job # : P72350

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

Pay Range

$193,270-$228,200 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