Screening Analyst II

ABOUT THE ROLE Coinbase is building the future of finance, and the Screening Analyst II sits at the front line of that mission. In this role you will own the end‑to‑end screening of customers, individuals, and entities to safeguard the platform against financial crime. You will work closely with the Customer Experience Compliance team, the Financial Crime Risk Service, and cross‑functional partners to ensure that every onboarding decision meets the highest regulatory and internal standards. Your work will directly protect Coinbase’s reputation, reduce regulatory exposure, and enable the company to scale its global operations responsibly. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Own the full screening lifecycle, from initial alert generation to final disposition, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. - Analyze transaction activity, KYC data, and adverse media to determine risk levels and decide when to elevate cases to the FCCS team. - Maintain meticulous documentation of screening decisions, providing audit‑ready evidence that aligns with AML, sanctions, and KYC regulations. - Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team, participate in calibration sessions, and incorporate feedback to improve screening consistency and accuracy. - Identify procedural gaps, propose actionable improvements, and help design scalable solutions that reduce risk exposure while increasing operational efficiency. - Support a 24/7 screening operation, demonstrating flexibility in shift work and responsiveness to emerging regulatory changes. WHAT YOU'LL NEED - Minimum of two years’ experience in compliance screening, financial crime prevention, or KYC/CDD within fintech, crypto, or traditional banking. - Proven ability to evaluate customer data against sanctions lists, PEP databases, and adverse media sources, producing clear, audit‑ready findings. - Familiarity with screening platforms such as Hummingbird, World‑Check, or equivalent, and a strong understanding of AML, sanctions, and KYC regulatory frameworks. - Excellent written communication skills, capable of summarizing complex findings and escalating risks with concise, evidence‑based recommendations. - Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, high‑stakes environment, with the agility to adapt to new tools, policies, and regulatory updates. - Commitment to responsible use of generative AI, ensuring human oversight and delivering business‑ready outputs that enhance workflow efficiency. WHY REMOTE Coinbase’s remote‑first culture empowers teams to work asynchronously across time zones while still fostering deep collaboration. You will have the flexibility to structure your day around peak productivity windows, supported by a distributed team that values outcomes over hours. Quarterly in‑person “surges” provide focused, high‑impact collaboration sessions that reinforce shared purpose and strengthen cross‑functional relationships. BENEFITS Competitive health, dental, and vision coverage; generous paid time off and flexible leave policies; a remote stipend to support home‑office setup; a dedicated learning budget for professional development; performance‑based bonuses; and a comprehensive equity program that aligns your success with Coinbase’s growth.