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The Compliance Associate will implement the compliance framework, execute operational tasks, and ensure adherence to financial regulations, particularly in AML/CFT compliance, policy support, and regulatory reporting.
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As a Compliance Associate for Coinbase Luxembourg S.A., you'll be at the center of how we execute our compliance framework across one of our most important European entities. The Luxembourg Compliance team ensures our daily operations, from AML monitoring to control testing, meet the regulatory obligations. You'll own the hands-on execution of compliance monitoring, regulatory reporting, and AML/CFT processes, keeping our controls sharp and our entity positioned for continued growth across the EU.
What you'll do:
- Own the execution of AML/CFT program activities including transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, suspicious activity reporting, and KYC/CDD/EDD quality assurance reviews for the Luxembourg entity.
- Execute compliance monitoring and testing activities in line with the Compliance Monitoring Plan, documenting findings, identifying control gaps, and tracking remediation actions to closure.
- Prepare and coordinate regulatory reports, AML submissions (e.g., FIU/LE responses, AML Risk Assessments), dashboards, and materials for internal governance bodies.
- Support regulatory horizon scanning and impact assessments for new or emerging EU/Luxembourg regulations, translating changes into updates to local policies, procedures, and controls.
- Maintain compliance registers (controls, conflicts of interest, breaches, complaints) and contribute to the upkeep of the Compliance Risk Assessment and related frameworks.
Required Skills and Experience:
- 3-4+ years of compliance experience within an EU-regulated financial institution (e-money institution, payment institution, bank, or MiFID II-regulated entity), with direct exposure to AML/CFT programs and regulatory reporting.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of EU financial regulations including MiCA, PSD2, AMLD, MiFID II, DORA, and GDPR, with the ability to apply them to day-to-day compliance operations.
- Proven experience executing compliance monitoring/testing plans, drafting policies, and preparing materials for regulators, auditors, or governance bodies.
- Fluency in English required; proficiency in French is a strong advantage for engaging with Luxembourg regulators and local stakeholders.
- Familiarity with crypto assets and crypto-related regulatory frameworks (e.g., MiCA implementation) is preferred.
- Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.
Position ID: P76326
Pay Transparency Notice: The target annual base salary for this position can range as detailed below. Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility and benefits (including medical, dental, and vision).
Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus):
€92.600—€92.600 EUR
- Application Limit: Candidates may submit a maximum of 4 applications per 30-day period.
- Equal Opportunity Employer: Coinbase is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. Applicants with criminal histories will be considered consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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- AI Disclosure: 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. 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. Coinbase will not use AI to make decisions impacting employment.
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