Senior Compliance Associate, Financial Crime

Role Overview

• 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).