Coinbase

Senior Compliance Associate, Financial Crime

Coinbase

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Canada

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Salary

💰 CA$122,100 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Providing regulatory and compliance guidance to the Coinbase Canada business as it grows and expands.
  • Monitor the regulatory environment including review & 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 aimed at streamlining KYC, EDD, and reporting processes
  • Support all AML ATF and sanctions related operational processes/activities (e.g. EDD reviews, escalations, and reporting)
  • Assist in the delivery of Financial Crimes Compliance training for employees supporting the Canada business.
  • Contribute to risk assessments and compliance reporting for Canada, ensuring that systems and controls effectively address financial crime risks
  • Perform additional tasks as required to ensure the Coinbase Canada entity complies with applicable laws, and appropriate.

Requirements

  • 5+ years experience in compliance at financial services, with a particular focus on cryptocurrency and fintech
  • Knowledge of Canadian compliance and regulatory matters, including FINTRAC guidelines
  • Capacity to meet deadlines while maintaining quality standards and ensuring effective time management
  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced remote environment
  • Keen interest in digital assets
  • Team player, willing to tackle tasks large or small
  • Organized and detail-oriented
  • Bachelors degree or equivalent
  • In-depth understanding of compliance requirements related to cryptocurrency flows, including transaction monitoring and risk assessments.
Benefits
  • Full time offers from Coinbase include bonus eligibility + equity eligibility + benefits (including medical, dental, and vision).
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