Internal Audit Financial Crimes Compliance Senior Analyst

Job Title:

Internal Audit – Financial Crimes Compliance Senior Analyst

• Location: Remote – United Kingdom
• Company: Coinbase
• Department: Internal Audit
• Salary Range:£59,400 – £66,000 per year(Plus target bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits package)

About Coinbase:

Coinbase is a mission-driven company dedicated to increasing economic freedom globally by building the leading onchain financial system. We embrace a high-performance culture built for people who thrive in fast-paced, high-impact environments and believe in the long-term potential of crypto to reshape finance.

Role Summary:

Coinbase is seeking a Financial Crimes Compliance Senior Analyst to join the Internal Audit team. This role will be responsible for planning and executing internal audits related to anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions, anti-bribery, and fraud compliance across Coinbase’s global entities. You will partner with compliance, legal, risk, and product teams to ensure robust internal controls and regulatory adherence in a rapidly evolving crypto environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute end-to-end financial crimes compliance audits (planning, fieldwork, reporting, remediation validation)
• Analyze internal processes and data sets to assess control design and effectiveness
• Perform regulatory mapping and risk assessments tied to global compliance obligations
• Prepare detailed workpapers, testing documentation, and formal audit reports
• Conduct walkthroughs with stakeholders to understand business processes and identify risk gaps
• Follow up on prior audit findings and validate remediation actions
• Collaborate with global teams and promote innovation in audit methodology
• Recommend process or system enhancements for internal controls and compliance monitoring

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS)
• 4+ years of experience in Internal Audit, Compliance, Risk, Law, or Management Consulting
• Strong knowledge of financial crimes compliance in a global, regulated environment
• Understanding of AML, sanctions, fraud, and internal controls frameworks
• Excellent data analysis skills, including working with large datasets
• High attention to detail and quality standards
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Google Suite
• Ability to work independently and as part of a global, cross-functional team

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Haves):

• Experience in FinTech or a fast-paced startup environment
• Understanding of crypto, blockchain, or digital asset markets
• Experience with outsourced/co-sourced audit functions
• Exposure to auditing technology and information systems controls
• Familiarity with SQL or other data analysis languages/tools
• Experience in highly regulated sectors (e.g., payments, banking)

Additional Information:

• Coinbase limits candidates to 4 job applications per 30-day period
• Crypto-related knowledge may be assessed during the hiring process
• Coinbase is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports applicants from all backgrounds
• Accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities