Internal Audit Senior Associate, Operations & Compliance

ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking an Internal Audit Senior Associate, Operations & Compliance to join our Finance team at Coinbase. As a key member of our Internal Audit team, you will execute risk-based operational and compliance audits end-to-end, covering planning, fieldwork, reporting, and remediation validation. This role will strengthen our control environment by evaluating governance, compliance, and risk management processes across global operations. WHAT YOU'LL DO As an Internal Audit Senior Associate, you will be responsible for executing end-to-end operational and compliance audits, including scoping, preliminary risk assessments, control walkthroughs, fieldwork testing, and reporting. You will also own audit request tracking, open item management, and testing status, delivering proactive and transparent updates to Internal Audit leadership and cross-functional stakeholders. Additionally, you will identify control gaps by performing root cause analysis, evaluate exception severity, and draft risk-based recommendations that drive measurable improvement. You will lead audit reporting by drafting result summaries and issue write-ups that are direct, concise, and actionable for senior leadership and regulators. Furthermore, you will validate remediation of prior audit findings by assessing implementation evidence and confirming sufficiency for closure. WHAT YOU'LL NEED To be successful in this role, you will need 5+ years of experience in internal audit, external audit, compliance testing, or risk management within financial services, fintech, payments, brokerage, or custody. You must have a proven ability to independently execute audits end-to-end (planning, testing, reporting) with regulator-ready documentation quality. You should have a working knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks applicable to financial services operations, including AML/CFT, sanctions, and consumer protection requirements. Additionally, you should be able to demonstrate proficiency in managing multiple concurrent audit workstreams, priorities, and deadlines, including coordination with co-sourced resources. Familiarity with data analytics techniques (SQL preferred) and experience leveraging technology tools to enhance audit efficiency is also required. WHY REMOTE Coinbase is a remote-first company, and this role will be performed remotely. You will be required to participate in quarterly in-person working sessions called "surges" to collaborate with your team. BENEFITS - Annual base salary range: $121,410 - $127,800 USD - Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility - Benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) - Flexible schedule - Generous parental leave policy - Opportunities for professional growth and development - Equal Opportunity Employer: Coinbase is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.