Senior / Lead Compliance Analyst

Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you’re capable of?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.While many roles at Coinbase are remote-first, we are not remote-only. In-person participation is required throughout the year. Team and company-wide offsites are held multiple times annually to foster collaboration, connection, and alignment. Attendance is expected and fully supported. The CX Compliance team plays a critical role in ensuring our global Compliance Operations run smoothly, adhere to regulatory standards, and deliver consistently high-quality outcomes. As a Lead Analyst, Compliance TMS Operations, you will take ownership of end-to-end Transaction Monitoring investigations involving both individuals and entities, which may result in the drafting and filing of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs). This role requires strong experience in quality control and a proactive approach to working with various stakeholders across the Financial Crime Risk service line and support teams. You'll navigate complex scenarios and issues, balancing high-volume workloads with exceptional attention to detail. Operating with minimal supervision, you'll prioritize effectively, collaborate cross-functionally, and remain open to feedback to support continuous improvement and operational excellence.What you’ll be doing:Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in financial services, crypto, investigations, legal, or the tech industry, with a focus on TMS, compliance, or regulatory matters.Relevant experience in drafting suspicious transaction reports in the format provided by Singapore Police Force and filing it on the SONAR portalAble to identify red flag indicators and populate them correctly in the STR filesConduct investigative review and analysis in support of company’s AML regulatory compliance policies and programs including investigating automated alerts from our transaction monitoring systems, and referrals sourced from law enforcement requests and other company lines of businessAnalyze transaction activity and KYC information and conduct due diligence research in support of investigations as well as interpret evidence from external tools and systems to determine the legitimacy of customer behavior across multiple productsDocument investigations in written narrativesDecide whether activity warrants escalation for additional review and subsequently recommend whether activity appears suspicious and warrants filing of a suspicious activity reportIncorporate feedback from Quality Assurance TeamMaintain detailed documentation to demonstrate compliance with regulations and internal policies and procedures Remain current with industry standards and developments in the areas of KYC, BSA/AML, and OFAC, and apply regulatory requirements and internal policies and procedures to case investigationReview data from systems and following Coinbase procedures to investigate, decide, and document transaction monitoring alertsWhat we look for in you: Strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication (verbal and written) skillsExperience working with Google Sheet, Google Doc, Excel, WordFlexible and adaptable to the evolving needs of a high-growth and fast paced organization environmentReady to support in 24*7 environment Organized with a High level of attention to detailNice to haves:Professional certification in AML or Fraud (e.g. CAMS, CFCS, CFE) Experience in project management, analytics, or vendor managementAdvanced degree in business, finance, or customer experience (CX)Proficiency with tools such as Google apps, JIRA, Hummingbird, and Salesforce Service Cloud.Experience collaborating with external outsource business partners Pay Transparency Notice: The target annual salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full time offers from Coinbase also include bonus eligibility + equity eligibility + benefits (including medical, dental, and vision)Pay Range:: $106,100 SGD - $106,100 SGD 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.Commitment to Equal OpportunityCoinbase is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law. 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If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at accommodations[at]coinbase.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.   For quick access to screen reading technology compatible with this site click here to download a free compatible screen reader (free step by step tutorial can be found here).Global Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates and ApplicantsDepending on your location, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) may regulate the way we manage the data of job applicants. Our full notice outlining how data will be processed as part of the application procedure for applicable locations is available here. By submitting your application, you are agreeing to our use and processing of your data as required.AI DisclosureFor select roles, Coinbase is piloting an AI tool based on machine learning technologies to conduct initial screening interviews to qualified applicants. The tool simulates realistic interview scenarios and engages in dynamic conversation. A human recruiter will review your interview responses, provided in the form of a voice recording and/or transcript, to assess them against the qualifications and characteristics outlined in the job description.  For select roles, Coinbase is also piloting an AI interview intelligence platform to transcribe and summarize interview notes, allowing our interviewers to fully focus on you as the candidate. The above pilots are for testing purposes and Coinbase will not use AI to make decisions impacting employment. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact accommodations[at]coinbase.com