Compliance Monitoring and Testing Manager

At Coinbase, our mission is to build the future of finance and Web3 for our users across the globe, whether they’re trading, storing, staking or using crypto. We’re a remote-first company looking to hire the absolute best talent all over the world.

Who you are:

• You’ve got positive energy and are optimistic about the future.
• You’re never tired of learning and want to be a pro in bleeding edge tech like DeFi, NFTs, DAOs, and Web3.
• You appreciate direct communication and are both an active communicator and an eager listener.
• You’re cool with candid feedback and see every setback as an opportunity to grow.
• You can pivot on the fly as crypto is constantly evolving.
• You have a “can do” attitude and take 100% responsibility for achieving our mission.
• You want to be part of a winning team and embrace being pushed out of your comfort zone.

The Compliance Monitoring and Testing (“CMT”) Team is an independent oversight function responsible for the planning and execution of testing and monitoring activities to assess whether the processes and controls supporting the compliance framework are designed and operating effectively. The CMT Manager will support the CMT Senior Manager in the development, management, execution and continued improvement of the CMT Program.

What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties):

• Assist in designing, implementing, and enhancing enterprise-wide CMT Program methodologies and governance documents.
• Participate in developing a risk-based annual CMT plan in collaboration with Compliance staff.
• Contribute to the creation of periodic reporting for the annual CMT plan progress, results, and status of remediation plans.
• Perform and manage assigned CMT activities in the life cycle of planning, execution, reporting, and issue remediation.
• Prepare reports on results of CMT activities and work with stakeholders in root cause analysis and remediation plans.
• Maintain issues and remediation-related information and documentation in a central repository.
• Track and validate the implementation of remediation plans submitted by issue owners.
• Participate in training and/or awareness materials regarding the CMT Program.
• Stay current on regulatory development and industry events to identify trends and emerging risks impacting Coinbase products and the CMT Program.
• Conduct other duties as assigned.
• Managing a team.

What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):

• Advanced experience of executing CMT program, testing plan, and activities across a diverse range of financial services/products.
• Working knowledge of laws, regulations, risk management practices for financial services.
• Track record of delivering work outcome to budget and meet quality standards.
• Hands-on involvement in developing and producing metrics and reporting.
• Strong written/verbal communication, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Highly-motivated, analytical, organized, innovative and adaptive.
• Good presentation skills, multi-tasking capability, team-oriented, and a self-starter.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with global partners in other functional units.
• Flexibility to work extended hours to meet deadlines, when necessary.
• Ability to work with limited direction from management.
• Experience in using data extraction and analysis tools (SQL, Tableau, SAS, Snowflake).
• Proficient in PowerPoint/Google Slides and Excel/Google Sheets.
• A BA/BS degree in business, finance, and other related fields.

Nice to haves:

• Experience in monitoring and testing third-party vendors.
• Experience with and/or keen interest in cryptocurrency.
• Experience working across multiple AML systems and programs simultaneously.
• Experience with or previous exposure to financial services regulators.
• Professional certifications (CRCM, CAMS, CIA, CISA, and CICA).
• Experience managing large teams.

Coinbase is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law.