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.
What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties):
- Review of documentation for customers/entities such as individuals/charities/institutions/ corporations as per policy/ jurisdiction of all KYC/ CDD documentation and raising request for information/document required as per procedure
- Conduct Enhanced Due Diligence and Screening while highlighting procedural requirements if there is any defect
- Complete review in a timely and efficient manner
- Make recommendations on process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy
- Maintain awareness of regulatory updates and incorporate process and procedural changes in the due diligence review process
- Tackle routine problems, largely through precedent and referral to general guidelines
- Strong proficiency in English, both written and verbal, to effectively communicate with customers
What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):
- Years of experience: minimum 1 year of compliance experience (Know Your Customer [KYC] Enhanced Due Diligence [EDD])
- B.A./B.S. degree or equivalent
- Knowledge of on-boarding checks, entity types and AML/KYC laws,guidelines (e.g. BSA, OFAC, FinCEN guidance)
- Strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication (verbal and written) skills
- Experience working with Google Sheet, Google Doc, Excel, Word
- Flexible and adaptable to the evolving needs of a high-growth and fast paced organization environment
- Ready to support in 24*7 environment
- Organized with a High level of attention to detail
- Travel to the office for work as required.
Nice to haves:
- 3+ years of compliance experience (Know Your Customer [KYC] Enhanced Due Diligence [EDD])
- Anti-Money Laundering Specialist Certification
- Specific experience with cryptocurrency products as a user and / or experience working in the digital currency industry
- Periodic review of KYC records as to completeness, including verifying that due diligence has been performed
- Understanding of different entity types and ownership structure including but not limited to Charities, PIV, SPV, Banks and Financial Institutions
- Ability to conduct detailed investigations using vendors and open sources to remediate compliance alerts and to independently research, analyze, and recommend solutions to close open items and discrepancies
- Knowledge of AML/KYC controls including front-end systems, applications and data sources, and bank end controls
Job ID: G2609
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.
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Coinbase is committed to diversity in its workforce and 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. Coinbase will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. For US applicants, you may view the Know Your Rights notice here. Additionally, Coinbase participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.
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Founded in June of 2012, Coinbase is a digital currency wallet and platform where merchants and consumers can transact with new digital currencies like bitcoin, ethereum, and litecoin. Our vision is to bring more innovation, efficiency, and equality of opportunity to the world by building an open financial system.
Why Work With Us
We’ve taken a huge challenge and made it into our mission: To create an open financial system for the world. To achieve this, we are building a team of smart, creative, passionate optimists, the kind of people who see opportunity where others see roadblocks. If this sounds like you, check out our open roles.
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