Compliance, Threat & Risk Assessment Manager
Compliance, Threat & Risk Assessment Manager
The Threat & Risk Assessment (TRA) team strengthens Coinbase's global compliance risk management framework by leading enterprise-wide and targeted risk assessments for compliance and financial crime compliance. As a Compliance, Threat & Risk Assessment Manager, you'll sit at the intersection of compliance, governance, data, and cross-functional execution, translating complex financial crimes and regulatory risks into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders across Coinbase legal entities globally.
What you'll do:
Manage enterprise-wide compliance risk assessments, including inherent risk identification, control evaluation, residual risk determination, and articulation of key findings and risk themes
Partner with MLROs, CCOs, and cross-functional stakeholders across Coinbase legal entities to deliver globally coordinated, locally relevant risk assessment outcomes
Produce risk assessment reports, executive summaries, and governance materials for senior leadership, risk forums, and regulatory audiences
Drive transaction monitoring and customer risk scoring coverage assessments and lead geographic risk rating updates ensuring ratings are current, risk-based, and operationally actionable
Develop a compliance threat assessment framework including governance, methodology, documentation standards, and ongoing maintenance
Pioneer AI-powered automation to scale assessment workflows, demonstrating high AI fluency while maintaining rigorous human judgment and oversight
Required Skills and Experience:
8+ years in compliance, financial crimes, or operational risk assessment within a regulated financial institution, fintech, or consulting firm
Demonstrated success independently leading large-scale risk assessments, influencing senior stakeholders, and driving cross-functional outcomes in ambiguous environments
Deep expertise in AML/CFT, sanctions, transaction monitoring, customer risk scoring, geographic risk assessment, and compliance risk management frameworks
Experience designing threat assessment frameworks, conducting TM/CRS coverage assessments, and leading geographic risk rating reviews across multi-entity or multi-jurisdictional compliance environments
Proven ability to produce executive-quality written communications, data analysis, and governance materials; proficiency in Excel, SQL, and AI platforms
Crypto-forward mindset with understanding of crypto products, services, and evolving ecosystem risks
Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.
Job ID: P77621
Pay Transparency Notice: Base salary varies by location (see range below). Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).
Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus):
$162,010—$190,600 USD