Screening Compliance Analyst

About Coinbase and Our Mission

At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. As we build the emerging onchain platform and the future global financial system, we seek passionate individuals dedicated to crypto and blockchain technology. Our intense work culture demands excellence, inviting those who relish pressure, seek feedback, and solve the company's hardest problems to build the future alongside high-caliber colleagues. While many roles are remote-first, in-person participation is required throughout the year for team and company-wide offsites to foster collaboration, connection, and alignment.

The Role: Screening Compliance Analyst

As a Screening Compliance Analyst at Coinbase, you will be instrumental in upholding regulatory requirements by conducting comprehensive customer screenings. Your primary responsibilities include identifying and escalating potential compliance risks, maintaining high standards of production and quality within the Compliance Screening function, and collaborating extensively with functional leaders in the Financial Crime Risk Service line and support functions.

What You’ll Be Doing (Job Duties):

Screening Processes:

• Conduct end-to-end screening processes to identify potential risks associated with customers, individuals, and entities.
• Effectively utilize screening tools and databases to ensure comprehensive coverage and accuracy of results.
• Perform investigative review and analysis supporting Coinbase's BSA/AML regulatory compliance policies, including PEP, Sanctions, and Travel Rule alerts, as well as referrals from law enforcement and other business lines.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Analyze screening results and escalate potential compliance risks to FCCS (Financial Crime Risk Service) and other relevant stakeholders for further investigation.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, providing insights on screening findings to contribute to decision-making processes.
• Maintain detailed documentation to demonstrate compliance with regulations and internal policies and procedures.

Quality Assurance:

• Maintain high standards of quality in screening processes by adhering to established procedures and guidelines.
• Incorporate feedback from the Quality Assurance Team.
• Participate in quality assurance activities, including peer reviews and audits, to ensure accuracy and consistency in screening outcomes.

Continuous Improvement:

• Stay current with industry standards and developments in KYC, BSA/AML, and OFAC, applying regulatory requirements and internal policies to case investigations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency enhancements within the Compliance Screening function.
• Proactively contribute to the development and implementation of best practices to optimize screening workflows and mitigate compliance risks.

What We Look For In You (Job Requirements):

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in financial services, crypto, investigations, legal, or tech, with a focus on screening, compliance, or regulatory matters.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Experience working with Google Sheet, Google Doc, Excel, and Word.
• Flexible and adaptable to the evolving needs of a high-growth, fast-paced organization.
• Ready to support in a 24/7 environment.
• Organized with a high level of attention to detail.

Nice to Haves:

• Professional certification in AML or Fraud (e.g., CAMS, CFCS, CFE).
• Experience in project management, analytics, or vendor management.
• Advanced 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.

Key skills/competency:

• Compliance Screening
• AML/BSA Regulations
• Financial Crime Risk
• KYC Procedures
• OFAC Sanctions
• Investigative Analysis
• Regulatory Compliance
• Data Analysis
• Risk Mitigation
• Documentation Management