Internal Audit Financial Crimes Compliance Senior Associate

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At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It’s a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, every day, as we build the emerging onchain platform — and with it, the future global financial system.

To achieve our mission, we’re seeking a very specific candidate. We want someone who is passionate about our mission and who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system. We want someone who is eager to leave their mark on the world, who relishes the pressure and privilege of working with high caliber colleagues, and who actively seeks feedback to keep leveling up. We want someone who will run towards, not away from, solving the company’s hardest problems.

Our work culture is intense and isn’t for everyone. But if you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you, there’s no better place to be.

Coinbase is looking for a Senior Associate to join the Internal Audit team. This role is based in the United States (Remote) and will be reporting to the Regulatory Compliance Internal Audit Manager. This individual will be responsible for executing all aspects of operational audits, including planning, testing and report writing. This individual has experience working in or with FinTech or financial services industry and has an understanding of the industry’s regulatory environment. The Senior Associate will also be responsible for performing validations of internal audit and regulatory findings, aiding management with annual risk assessments and completing data analysis over large data sets. Must be proficient in excel and Google Suite. Proficiency in SQL preferred.

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

• As a part of a global internal audit team you will be working to execute compliance and operational audits.
• Responsible for supporting Coinbase’s internal audit plan through the execution of financial, operational and compliance related audits from beginning to end. Key activities include audit planning, stakeholder management, data analysis, fieldwork execution, reporting and validation of remediated audit findings.
• Responsible for reviewing documents, executing testing, documenting workpapers and drafting reports.
• Responsible for reviewing rules and regulations and determining applicability to Coinbase’s business.
• Responsible for mapping processes and confirming design effectiveness of internal controls.
• Responsible for holding walkthroughs and other meetings with internal stakeholders to understand business processes, internal controls, and areas of risk.
• Responsible for reviewing and evaluating the adequacy and timeliness of management's response and the corrective action taken on internal audit findings, including validation of remediation activities.
• Perform data analysis and testing of data sets to confirm adequacy of internal processes and controls.
• Promote new ideas / innovative means of executing projects and internal infrastructure enhancements focused on process or technology improvements.

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

• A BA/BS degree.
• 4+ years of experience in Risk Management, Compliance, Law, Management Consulting and/or Data Analysis within Financial Services.
• Understanding of an internal control environment.
• Understanding of the financial services industry and the applicable rules and regulations.
• Solid analytical and problem solving skills, with high standards for quality, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent understanding of data analysis techniques; demonstrated proficiency in SQL.
• Proven project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple responsibilities and deadlines.
• Curious, self starting, independently motivated, and ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Nice to haves:

• Experience working in a fast paced organization.
• Entrepreneurial attitude and experience with, or the ability to adapt to a rapidly growing start-up with associated complexities and ambiguities.
• Experience working with/in an out-sourced or co-sourced internal audit function.
• Experience in crypto/blockchain technology.
• Experience working in a high security and/or highly regulated industry.
• Understanding of crypto, payments and/or financial services industry and experience in auditing information systems and controls.

Job #: P62922

Pay Transparency Notice: Depending on your work location, the target annual salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full time offers from Coinbase also include target bonus + target equity + benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)). Pay Range: $105,400—$124,000 USD

Commitment to Equal Opportunity

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