SAM Compliance Lead Analyst

ABOUT THE ROLE Coinbase is on a mission to increase economic freedom by building the most trusted and user‑friendly cryptocurrency platform in the world. As a SAM Compliance Lead Analyst on the Customer Experience (CX) Compliance team, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding that trust. Your work will focus on investigating anti‑money laundering (AML) and fraud alerts across our global operations, ensuring that every transaction complies with BSA/AML, KYC, and OFAC regulations. You will own end‑to‑end case investigations, from alert triage to suspicious activity report (SAR) filing, and maintain the highest standards of compliance documentation for our Luxembourg entity. This position is integral to protecting our customers, maintaining regulatory integrity, and supporting Coinbase’s rapid growth in a highly regulated industry. WHAT YOU'LL DO You will investigate AML and fraud alerts generated by transaction monitoring systems, law‑enforcement referrals, and internal business lines, analyzing blockchain activity and KYC data to assess risk. You will document investigative findings in clear, concise narratives and determine whether activity warrants escalation or SAR filing in accordance with regulatory requirements. You will execute due‑diligence research and analysis to support Coinbase’s AML compliance policies, applying BSA/AML, KYC, and OFAC standards to every case. You will maintain detailed case documentation that demonstrates compliance with applicable regulations, internal policies, and procedures across the Luxembourg entity. You will stay current with industry developments in AML, KYC, and sanctions compliance, applying evolving regulatory requirements and best practices to investigative workflows. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams—including legal, product, and risk—to refine monitoring rules, improve detection capabilities, and provide actionable insights that reduce risk exposure. WHAT YOU'LL NEED You bring 3‑5 years of experience in AML/fraud compliance operations, including conducting investigations, writing SARs, and managing case workflows in a regulated financial services or fintech environment. You have proven ability to analyze blockchain transaction activity and apply KYC, BSA/AML, and OFAC regulatory frameworks to investigative casework. You are proficient with compliance and productivity tools such as Google Workspace, JIRA, Hummingbird, and Salesforce Service Cloud, and you can manage detailed documentation across high case volumes. Familiarity with blockchain analysis tools such as Chainalysis and a professional certification in AML or fraud (e.g., CAMS, CFCS, CFE) are preferred. You responsibly use generative AI, maintaining human oversight to deliver business‑ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality. You possess strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills, and you thrive in a fast‑paced, data‑driven environment. WHY REMOTE Coinbase is a remote‑first company that values flexibility and asynchronous collaboration. Your work will be distributed across teams in multiple time zones, allowing you to set a schedule that maximizes productivity while maintaining a healthy work‑life balance. Quarterly in‑person “surge” sessions provide focused, high‑impact collaboration and team bonding, but the majority of your day will be spent in a flexible, remote setting that supports your personal and professional growth. The distributed culture encourages initiative, autonomy, and continuous learning, ensuring that you can contribute meaningfully from anywhere while staying connected to the broader mission. BENEFITS Coinbase offers a competitive benefits package that includes comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, a generous paid time off policy, and a remote work stipend to support your home‑office setup. You will receive a learning budget for professional development, access to industry conferences, and opportunities to earn equity and performance bonuses. The company also provides robust career‑growth programs, mentorship, and a culture of inclusion that empowers every employee to succeed.