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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.
The Institutional Compliance team supports the Institutional Product Group to develop effective compliance programs to meet Coinbase’s regulatory obligations across the business. In this role, you will fulfill Coinbase’s mission of being the most trusted cryptocurrency company by overseeing and managing all aspects of Coinbase’s Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering Programs in Bermuda. In addition, you will be responsible for managing the entity’s relationship with the Bermuda Monetary Authority and providing strategic advisory to our business and product teams on all types of Compliance issues. This role will be supported by Coinbase’s global Compliance infrastructure, and report to the Head of Institutional Compliance. This role is remote and can be based outside of Bermuda (US, UK, or Ireland). The individual will be expected to travel to Bermuda approximately four times per year.
What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties):
- Identify relevant regulatory requirements for Coinbase Bermuda and ensure Coinbase’s ongoing compliance with the same.
- Keep ahead of regulatory developments in Bermuda that could impact Coinbase’s business and deploy necessary changes to maintain compliance in partnership with internal stakeholders.
- Provide regular updates to Bermuda senior management and the Coinbase Bermuda Board of Directors regarding the Compliance Program and overall regulatory landscape. Ensure appropriate escalation of compliance incidents or material issues to Compliance and business leadership and the Board.
- Oversee / manage regulatory notifications, comment letters, and other communications as required. Handle day-to-day regulatory communications.
- Oversee execution of Compliance Risk Assessments to ensure the adequacy of systems and controls to ensure that risks are managed effectively.
- Ensure that policies are updated to meet changing regulatory and business requirements.
- Oversee deployment of relevant Compliance training for local employees
- Ensure timely remediation of all relevant findings identified by third-parties (Internal Audit, regulatory exams), as well as self-identified items
- Partner with Compliance and Product stakeholders to ensure compliance obligations are considered and built as part of new product or expansion initiatives. Ensure appropriate documentation, including updating policies and procedures as needed.
- Manage and develop global relationships with key internal stakeholders and senior management in order to promote a consistent approach to the development and execution of an effective and integrated control environment.
What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):
- 8+ years experience in compliance, including in senior leadership roles
- Direct, first-hand knowledge of financial services and anti-money laundering regulations in Bermuda, including direct experience liaising with Bermuda Monetary Authority
- Ability to independently manage day-to-day aspects of a Compliance Program, including audits and exams.
- Experience building Compliance Programs.
- Experience in developing and administering internal controls and processes, proven track record of partnership and collaboration with remote, global teams.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a broad range of business functions, with an emphasis on senior management.
- Demonstrated ability to generate and execute strategies across a global organization.
- Ability to develop, foster and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups of people within the organization as well as with external stakeholders and vendors.
Nice to haves:
- Prior experience at cryptocurrency or fintech preferred
- A professional compliance or finance qualification, and membership of a recognized professional body
Job #: P76062
Pay Transparency Notice: Depending on your work location, the target annual base 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)).
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.
Commitment to Equal OpportunityCoinbase 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. For US applicants, you may view the Employee Rights and the Know Your Rights notices by clicking on their corresponding links. Additionally, Coinbase participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.
Coinbase is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at accommodations[at]coinbase.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. For quick access to screen reading technology compatible with this site click here to download a free compatible screen reader (free step by step tutorial can be found here).
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AI DisclosureFor 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
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