Compliance, Threat & Risk Assessment Manager

Coinbase Careers Page • $162K — $190K *

US-AnywhereRemote in United States

Finance & Insurance

8 - 10 years of experience

4 days ago

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Qualifications

8+ years in compliance, financial crimes, or operational risk assessment within regulated institutions or consulting firms.
Proven success in leading large-scale risk assessments and influencing senior stakeholders in complex environments.
Expertise in AML/CFT, sanctions, transaction monitoring, and compliance risk management frameworks.
Experience designing threat assessment frameworks and leading multi-jurisdictional reviews.
Strong written communication skills and data analysis proficiency, especially in Excel, SQL, and AI platforms.
Crypto-savvy with knowledge of crypto products and the associated risks.
Ability to use generative AI responsibly while maintaining human oversight.

Responsibilities

Manage enterprise-wide compliance risk assessments encompassing risk identification and evaluation.
Collaborate with MLROs and CCOs to achieve risk assessment goals across global entities.
Create risk assessment reports and executive summaries for leadership and regulatory audiences.
Lead transaction monitoring and customer risk scoring assessments to maintain up-to-date geographic risk ratings.
Develop a comprehensive compliance threat assessment framework, including methodologies and standards.
Implement AI-powered automation to enhance assessment workflows while upholding rigor and quality.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
401(k) retirement plan available.
Potential for equity and bonus eligibility.

Full Job Description

Compliance, Threat & Risk Assessment Manager

The Threat & Risk Assessment (TRA) team strengthens Coinbase's global compliance risk management framework by leading enterprise-wide and targeted risk assessments for compliance and financial crime compliance. As a Compliance, Threat & Risk Assessment Manager, you'll sit at the intersection of compliance, governance, data, and cross-functional execution, translating complex financial crimes and regulatory risks into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders across Coinbase legal entities globally.

What you'll do:

Manage enterprise-wide compliance risk assessments, including inherent risk identification, control evaluation, residual risk determination, and articulation of key findings and risk themes
Partner with MLROs, CCOs, and cross-functional stakeholders across Coinbase legal entities to deliver globally coordinated, locally relevant risk assessment outcomes
Produce risk assessment reports, executive summaries, and governance materials for senior leadership, risk forums, and regulatory audiences
Drive transaction monitoring and customer risk scoring coverage assessments and lead geographic risk rating updates ensuring ratings are current, risk-based, and operationally actionable
Develop a compliance threat assessment framework including governance, methodology, documentation standards, and ongoing maintenance
Pioneer AI-powered automation to scale assessment workflows, demonstrating high AI fluency while maintaining rigorous human judgment and oversight

Required Skills and Experience:

8+ years in compliance, financial crimes, or operational risk assessment within a regulated financial institution, fintech, or consulting firm
Demonstrated success independently leading large-scale risk assessments, influencing senior stakeholders, and driving cross-functional outcomes in ambiguous environments
Deep expertise in AML/CFT, sanctions, transaction monitoring, customer risk scoring, geographic risk assessment, and compliance risk management frameworks
Experience designing threat assessment frameworks, conducting TM/CRS coverage assessments, and leading geographic risk rating reviews across multi-entity or multi-jurisdictional compliance environments
Proven ability to produce executive-quality written communications, data analysis, and governance materials; proficiency in Excel, SQL, and AI platforms
Crypto-forward mindset with understanding of crypto products, services, and evolving ecosystem risks
Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.

Job ID: P77621

Pay Transparency Notice:Base salary varies by location (see range below). Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).

Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus):

$162,010-$190,600 USD

Application Limit: Candidates may submit a maximum of 3 applications within a 6-month period.

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