Compliance Monitoring and Testing Manager

Coinbase; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial services and crypto sector seeks a Compliance Monitoring and Testing Manager to oversee compliance assurance processes. The role includes designing CMT program methodologies and collaborating with teams to ensure effective compliance frameworks. Ideal candidates have advanced experience in compliance monitoring within the financial landscape, strong communication and analytical skills, and a proactive attitude towards challenges.

Qualifications

• Advanced experience in executing compliance monitoring and testing programs.
• Working knowledge of laws and regulations in financial services.
• Experience in developing metrics and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Design and enhance compliance monitoring and testing methodologies.
• Develop risk-based annual CMT plans in collaboration with teams.
• Prepare and present reports on CMT activities.

Skills

Strong written/verbal communication

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Analytical

Organized

Innovative

Adaptive

Team-oriented

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

BA/BS degree in business, finance, or related fields

Tools

SQL

Tableau

SAS

Snowflake

PowerPoint

Excel

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02.06.2025

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17.07.2025

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Job Description:

At Coinbase, our mission is to, and we couldn’t do this without hiring the best people. We’re a group of hard-working overachievers who are deeply focused on building the future of finance and Web3 for our users across the globe, whether they’re trading, storing, staking or using crypto. Know those people who always lead the group project? That’s us.

There are a few things we look for across all hires we make at Coinbase, regardless of role or team. First, we look for candidates who will thrive in a like ours, where we default to trust, embrace feedback, and disrupt ourselves. Second, we expect all employees to commit to our to our work. Finally, we seek people who are excited to learn about and live crypto, because those are the folks who enjoy the intense moments in our sprint and recharge work culture. We’re a remote-first company looking to hire the absolute best talent all over the world.

Ready to #LiveCrypto? Who you are:

• You’ve got positive energy. You’re optimistic about the future and determined to get there.
• You’re never tired of learning. You want to be a pro in bleeding edge tech like DeFi, NFTs, DAOs, and Web ;
• You appreciate direct communication. You’re both an active communicator and an eager listener - because let’s face it, you can’t have one without the other. You’re cool with candid feedback and see every setback as an opportunity to grow.
• You can pivot on the fly. Crypto is constantly evolving, so our priorities do, too. What you worked on last month may not be what you work on today, and that excites you. You’re not looking for a boring job.
• You have a “can do” attitude. Our teams create high-quality work on quick timelines. Owning a problem doesn’t scare you, but rather empowers you to take 100% responsibility for achieving our mission.
• You want to be part of a winning team. We’re stronger together, and you’re a person who embraces being pushed out of your comfort zone.

The Compliance Monitoring and Testing (“CMT”) Team is an independent oversight function that is responsible for the planning and execution of testing and monitoring activities to assess whether the processes and controls supporting the compliance framework are designed and operating effectively. The CMT Group collaborates with other members of the Enterprise Risk Management, Compliance, Legal, Internal Audit, and business functions in the execution of its mandate. The CMT Manager will be responsible for supporting the CMT Senior Manager in the development, management, execution and continued improvement of the CMT Program.

What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties):

• Assist in designing, implementing, and enhancing enterprise-wide CMT Program methodologies and governance documents.
• Participate in developing a risk-based annual CMT plan in collaboration with Compliance staff in the International, Institutional, Product, Tools and BSA/AML Teams.
• Contribute to the creation of periodic reporting for the annual CMT plan progress, results, and status of remediation plans.
• Perform and manage assigned CMT activities in the life cycle of planning, execution, reporting, and issue remediation, and provide escalation as needed.
• Prepare reports on results of CMT activities and work with stakeholders in root cause analysis and remediation plans.
• Maintain issues and remediation-related information and documentation in a central repository - Archer.
• Track and validate the implementation of remediation plans submitted by issue owners to verify that issues identified during testing and monitoring are remediated.
• Participate in training and/or awareness materials (as needed) regarding the CMT Program.
• Stay current on regulatory development and industry events to identify trends and emerging risks impacting Coinbase products and the CMT Program.
• Conduct other duties as assigned.
• Managing a team.

What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):

• Advanced experience of executing CMT program, testing plan, and activities across a diverse range of financial services/products
• Working knowledge of laws, regulations, risk management practices for financial services
• Track record of delivering work outcome to budget and meet quality standard
• Hands-on involvement in developing and producing metrics and reporting
• Strong written/verbal communication, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Highly-motivated, analytical, organized, innovative and adaptive
• Good presentation skills, multi-tasking capability, team-oriented, and a self-starter
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with global partners in other functional units
• Flexibility to work extended hours to meet deadlines, when necessary
• Ability to work with limited direction from management when situations occur
• Experience in using data extraction and analysis tools ( SQL, Tableau, SAS, Snowflake)
• Proficient in PowerPoint/Google Slides and Excel/Google Sheets
• A BA/BS degree in business, finance, and other related fields

Nice to haves:

• Experience in monitoring and testing third-party vendors
• Experience with and/or keen interest in cryptocurrency
• Experience working across multiple AML systems and programs simultaneously (, experience in combinations of KYC, AML, and Sanctions)
• Experience with or previous exposure to financial services regulators
• Professional certifications ( CRCM, CAMS, CIA, CISA, and CICA)
• Experience managing large teams.

Job #: P55231

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