Senior Analyst, Compliance Technology
The Senior Analyst, Compliance Technology at Coinbase is a pivotal role within the Platform organization, focusing on building and operating data and detection capabilities to meet global BSA/AML and related regulatory obligations. This position collaborates closely with Compliance, Product, and Engineering teams to ensure that monitoring and investigative controls are effective, measurable, and auditable. As a remote-first company, Coinbase emphasizes flexibility, with quarterly in-person working sessions known as "surges."
In this role, the Senior Analyst will develop and maintain curated datasets and data models that support compliance controls across Transaction Monitoring, EDD/KYC, and Screening systems. Responsibilities include implementing validation checks, monitoring, lineage tracking, and documentation to ensure data quality and audit readiness. The position also involves partnering with cross-functional engineering teams and Compliance stakeholders to address data gaps, standardize instrumentation, and translate control requirements into scalable data structures. Additionally, the analyst will work on improving detection signal quality by analyzing outputs, reducing non-actionable noise, and defining success metrics for controlled rollouts.
Candidates should have a minimum of five years of experience in analytics engineering, data engineering, or similar technical roles. Advanced proficiency in SQL, including complex transformations and performance tuning, is required. Experience with building and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines and data models using tools such as dbt, Airflow, or equivalent frameworks is essential. Strong Python skills for automation, pipeline development, and data analysis are also necessary. The role demands the ability to execute on ambiguous, cross-functional projects in regulated environments with clear written and verbal communication. Responsible use of generative AI, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs, is also expected.
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $167,280 to $196,800 USD, with total compensation potentially including equity, bonus eligibility, and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Coinbase offers a remote-first work environment, with quarterly in-person working sessions called "surges." The company is committed to increasing economic freedom and provides opportunities for employees to work on impactful projects in the evolving financial landscape.
Joining Coinbase means becoming part of a dynamic team dedicated to building the future of finance. The company fosters a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, encouraging employees to push beyond their limits and contribute to meaningful change in the financial sector. With a focus on collaboration and growth, Coinbase offers a platform for professionals to advance their careers while making a significant impact.