Compliance Associate

The Compliance Associate will assist the CB Compliance Team in performing key regulatory functions and supporting the oversight of the Coinbase Regulatory Compliance and AML/CFT programs. The successful candidate will report to the CCO/MLRO and will be based in Luxembourg.

What you’ll be doing:

1. Supporting the Coinbase Luxembourg Compliance team in embedding the compliance and financial crime framework.
2. Supporting the implementation of new Compliance and AML/CFT controls or requirements and enhancements to existing controls.
3. Reviewing and analysing sanctions, PEP and negative news escalations and coordinating with the RC on decisions, internal and external reporting. 
4. Reviewing and analysing high-risk client relationships and coordinating with the RC on the final decision. 
5. Reviewing Transaction Monitoring escalations, coordinating with the CCO/RC on the final decision and the filing of SARs/STRs.
6. Reviewing, analysing and providing recommendations regarding customer complaint escalations, and providing appropriate oversight to the CCO.
7. Providing support in the review and approval of new products and services and liaising with the CCO.  
8. Providing compliance advice and recommendations to escalations received from the First Line of Defence and providing appropriate oversight and escalating to the CCO/RC as needed. 
9. Providing support on queries received from banking partners queries.
10. Supporting the Regulatory Watch and Horizon Scanning Framework. 

What we look for in you:

1. 3+ years experience working in a compliance or financial crimes related role.
2. A good understanding of the EU/Luxembourg regulatory requirements applicable to PIs, EMIs, CASPs and/or Investment Funds, particularly AML/CFT obligations. 
3. Clear and concise English communication skills, both written and verbal; French or other European Language is a plus.
4. The ability to work collaboratively cross-functionally across a broad range of business functions and teams in Luxembourg and globally. 
5. The ability to foster and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
6. A keen interest in crypto-assets, with familiarity with blockchain analytics tools (e.g. Elliptics, Chainalysis etc.).
7. Excellent IT & Google Suite skills.

Nice to haves:

1. Knowledge of the EU/Luxembourg regulatory requirements on consumer protection (complaints handling, outsourcing etc.)
2. Prior experience in regulatory reporting.
3. Prior understanding of the Travel Rule Requirements. 
4. A professional qualification in Compliance, Financial Crimes or Cryptoassets, or recognition of a recognised professional body would be advantageous..

Pay Transparency Notice: The target annual salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full time offers from Coinbase also include target bonus + target equity + benefits.

Pay Range:

€73.903—€73.903 EUR

Pay Transparency Notice: The target annual salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full time offers from Coinbase also include target bonus + benefits.

Pay Range:

€73.903—€73.903 EUR

Please be advised that each candidate may submit a maximum of four applications within any 30-day period. We encourage you to carefully evaluate how your skills and interests align with Coinbase's roles before applying.