Compliance, Senior Associate (Financial Crime)
About the role
About Coinbase
Coinbase's mission is to increase economic freedom in the world by building the emerging onchain platform and the future global financial system.
About This Role
We are seeking a compliance professional to report to the Coinbase Canada Chief Compliance Officer (CCO). In this role, you will support the CCO with implementing and administering the compliance program. You should be someone who shares our values, is a team player but can work independently, and who thrives in a dynamic environment.
What You'll Be Doing
- Provide regulatory and compliance guidance to the Coinbase Canada business as it grows and expands
- Monitor the regulatory environment including review and analysis of regulatory announcements, reports, and legislative changes
- Maintain detailed documentation to demonstrate compliance with regulations and internal policies and procedures
- Drive small adhoc targeted projects focusing on elements of the Canadian compliance program
- Coordinate and respond to requests for information (RFIs) from fiat partners, ensuring timely and accurate extraction of user data and supporting documentation in line with local regulatory expectations
- Lead the drafting of AML/KYC compliance reports related to fiat and virtual asset transactions in Canada
- Manage and review assigned compliance cases within defined SLAs, providing clear guidance to internal stakeholders and escalating high-risk or complex cases when appropriate
- Foster collaboration across internal teams (CX, Legal, Tech, etc.) to ensure data consistency, reporting accuracy, and alignment with regulatory and partner requirements
- Lead or support automation initiatives
About Our Culture
Our culture is intense and demanding. We seek candidates passionate about our mission who believe in the power of crypto and blockchain technology. We value those who are eager to leave their mark, who relish working with high caliber colleagues, and who actively seek feedback to keep leveling up. While many roles at Coinbase are remote-first, in-person participation is required throughout the year. Team and company-wide offsites are held multiple times annually to foster collaboration, connection, and alignment.