Associate Manager of Internal Audit, Coinbase
£76.5-85k
Digital currency exchange
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Digital currency exchange
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
£76.5-85k
1001+ employees
Company mission
To increase economic freedom for more than 1 billion people.
Role
Who you are
- 6+ years of experience in audit, financial crimes compliance, compliance testing, or risk management
- Working knowledge of US, EU, and APAC AML, Sanctions, and Terrorist Financing regulations and risk management practices
- Familiarity with data analysis techniques to perform testing across larger datasets
- Demonstrated ability to independently lead audit engagements and oversee team members
- Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality
What the job involves
- The Coinbase Internal Audit team is an independent, risk-based function that helps protect and strengthen the company by evaluating the effectiveness of governance, compliance, risk management, and control processes
- Operating as the third line of defense, the team partners across the business to deliver objective assurance and practical recommendations that improve operations, support regulatory readiness, and help Coinbase scale with confidence
- Coinbase is looking for an Associate Manager to join the Internal Audit team, focused on Financial Crimes Compliance (FCC). This role is based in the United Kingdom (Remote) and will report to the Internal Audit Manager
- This individual will take a lead role in executing FCC audits end-to-end, from planning through reporting and validation, while also mentoring junior team members and beginning to take on audit leadership responsibilities
- This individual has solid experience working in or with FinTech or financial services, a working knowledge of the applicable regulatory environment, and demonstrated ability to independently manage audit engagements with minimal oversight
- Lead FCC audits from planning through reporting, demonstrating working knowledge of regulatory requirements across the U.S. and globally
- Own audit scoping, stakeholder management, fieldwork execution, data analysis, and validation of management's remediation activities
- Drive process mapping and control design assessments to identify gaps and opportunities for enhancement
- Partner with business leaders across the organization to understand processes, internal controls, and areas of risk
- Shape clear, well-supported audit reports and executive summaries for senior leadership review
- Mentor team members on audit fieldwork, workpaper quality, and compliance standards
- Drive innovation in audit execution and internal infrastructure improvements
Our take
Coinbase has built a reputation as one of the most accessible entry points into the world of cryptocurrency. With features like crypto wallets, direct bank account linking, and merchant payment tools, it's helping bring crypto into the mainstream. But the company isn't just relying on its early success, it's evolving fast to stay relevant in a rapidly changing market.
For example, its doubled down on institutional clients, now serving as the custodian for the majority of approved Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. Its Prime platform also offers a full suite of services for hedge funds, asset managers, and financial institutions. As demand for regulated crypto products rise globally (particularly in Asia), Coinbase is ready to expand.
Its also making moves to engage with younger audiences, by partnering with Riot Games to sponsor global eSports events for League of Legends and Valorant. This partnership highlights Coinbase's strategy to integrate Web 3.0 technologies into mainstream entertainment, aiming to bridge the gap between gaming and cryptocurrency for a new generation of users.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-24% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 9 rounds)
Oct 2018
$300m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Aug 2017
$108.1m
SERIES D
Total funding: $528.5m
Leadership
Brian Armstrong
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously founded UniversityTutor.com, also worked as a Software Engineer at AirBnb
Alessia Haas
(CFO)Previously held various head positions, including VP at GE Healthcare, Director at Merrill Lynch and CFO at CIT Bank and Oz Management
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