Manager of Compliance Monitoring and Testing

Coinbase; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the cryptocurrency space is seeking a CMT Manager to oversee compliance monitoring and testing activities. This role involves developing and managing the CMT Program, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in financial services, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience executing CMT programs across financial services.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree in business or finance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and enhancing CMT Program methodologies.
• Develop a risk-based annual CMT plan with Compliance teams.
• Prepare reports on CMT outcomes and collaborate with stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Analytical

Organized

Innovative

Adaptable

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Bachelor's degree in finance

Tools

SQL

Tableau

SAS

Snowflake

PowerPoint

Excel

Google Slides

Google Sheets

Job description

Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you're capable of?

At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It's a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, every day, as we build the emerging onchain platform — and with it, the future global financial system.

To achieve our mission, we're seeking a very specific candidate. We want someone passionate about our mission and who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to transform the financial system. We seek someone eager to leave their mark on the world, who thrives under pressure and values working with high-caliber colleagues, and who actively seeks feedback to improve. We want someone who will run towards, not away from, solving the company's hardest problems.

Our work culture is intense and isn't for everyone. But if you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you, there's no better place to be.

The Coinbase, Inc. Compliance Monitoring and Testing ("CMT") Group is an independent oversight function responsible for planning and executing testing and monitoring activities to assess whether processes and controls supporting the compliance framework are designed and operating effectively. The CMT Group maintains global policies and procedures for CMT activities across US and international entities, collaborating with Enterprise Risk Management, Compliance, Legal, Internal Audit, and other business functions.

The CMT Manager will support the Senior Manager in developing, managing, executing, and improving the CMT Program, focusing on processes and controls for international entities, as well as enterprise-wide processes for both US and international entities.

What you'll be doing (job duties):

• Assist in designing, implementing, and enhancing enterprise-wide CMT Program methodologies and governance documents.
• Develop a risk-based annual CMT plan in collaboration with Compliance teams across various functions.
• Create periodic reports on CMT plan progress, results, and remediation status.
• Manage assigned CMT activities throughout planning, execution, reporting, and issue remediation, escalating issues as needed.
• Prepare reports on CMT outcomes and collaborate with stakeholders on root cause analysis and remediation plans.
• Maintain issues and remediation documentation in a central repository.
• Track and validate the implementation of remediation plans to ensure issues are addressed.
• Participate in training and awareness initiatives related to the CMT Program.
• Stay updated on regulatory developments and industry trends impacting Coinbase and the CMT Program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What we look for in you (job requirements):

• Extensive experience executing CMT programs, testing plans, and activities across financial services/products.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and risk management practices relevant to financial services.
• Proven track record of delivering work on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Hands-on experience developing metrics and reports.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Motivated, analytical, organized, innovative, and adaptable.
• Good presentation skills, multi-tasking ability, team-oriented, self-starter.
• Experience working collaboratively with global partners.
• Flexibility to work extended hours if necessary.
• Ability to work independently when required.
• Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Tableau, SAS, Snowflake).
• Proficiency in PowerPoint/Google Slides and Excel/Google Sheets.
• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related fields.

Nice to haves:

• Experience monitoring/testing third-party vendors.
• Keen interest or experience in cryptocurrency.
• Experience with AML systems and programs, including KYC, AML, Sanctions.
• Knowledge of financial services regulators.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CRCM, CAMS, CIA, CISA, CICA).