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CoinbaseCompliance, Senior Associate
Coinbase is hiring a full-time, remote Compliance Senior Associate to support Coinbase Canada. The organization operates on a remote-first model, though staff assemble periodically for quarterly…
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Coinbase is hiring a full-time, remote Compliance Senior Associate to support Coinbase Canada. The organization operates on a remote-first model, though staff assemble periodically for quarterly in-person working sessions known as surges. In this position, the professional will execute and implement the regional compliance program alongside the Canada Chief Compliance Officer. The role centers on handling regulatory obligations, managing compliance cases, and strengthening internal controls. Responsibilities include overseeing anti-money laundering…
Job Description
Coinbase is hiring a full-time, remote Compliance Senior Associate to support Coinbase Canada. The organization operates on a remote-first model, though staff assemble periodically for quarterly in-person working sessions known as surges. In this position, the professional will execute and implement the regional compliance program alongside the Canada Chief Compliance Officer.
The role centers on handling regulatory obligations, managing compliance cases, and strengthening internal controls. Responsibilities include overseeing anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing reporting, addressing customer due diligence reviews, and monitoring regulatory changes under FINTRAC guidelines. Candidates will also partner with customer experience, legal, and technology departments to advance automation initiatives and streamline operational workflows.
This opportunity is well-suited for compliance professionals with a background in financial services or cryptocurrency environments. Applicants must be prepared to work within an intense setting focused on increasing economic freedom and managing complex regulatory frameworks across virtual asset activities.
Responsibilities
- Manage anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing compliance reporting, including filing suspicious transaction reports and large virtual currency transaction reports under FINTRAC guidelines
- Review and handle assigned compliance cases within set service level agreements, offering guidance on escalations and enhanced due diligence
- Track regulatory announcements, legislative shifts, and industry updates to inform the financial crimes compliance program
- Handle information requests from fiat partners by extracting user data and documentation accurately and promptly
- Lead or assist automation projects to improve the efficiency and consistency of know-your-customer and reporting processes
- Perform risk assessments and compliance reports to address financial crime risks for the Canadian entity
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of financial crimes compliance experience within financial services, cryptocurrency, fintech, or a FINTRAC-regulated entity
- Practical knowledge of Canadian financial crimes regulations, including FINTRAC directives and the Proceeds of Crime and Terrorist Financing Act
- Demonstrated background in conducting enhanced due diligence reviews, producing regulatory filings, and managing compliance cases
- Familiarity with cryptocurrency transaction flows, risk assessments, and applying anti-money laundering frameworks to virtual assets
- Responsible utilization of generative AI while maintaining human oversight
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent education
Core Skills
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Equity eligibility
- Bonus eligibility
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the location and remote policy for this role?
The position is remote, though Coinbase operates as a remote-first company that requires employees to attend quarterly in-person working sessions called surges.
What is the salary for the Compliance Senior Associate position?
The annual base salary is 122,100 CAD, excluding equity and bonus eligibility.
What level of experience is required to apply?
Applicants must have at least five years of financial crimes compliance experience in fintech, cryptocurrency, financial services, or a FINTRAC-regulated entity.
Are there any application limits for candidates?
Yes, candidates are permitted to submit a maximum of three applications within a six-month period.
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