Compliance Associate

Rozgoo; United States; Remote; USD 93,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Coinbase Luxembourg S.A. is seeking a Compliance Associate to execute AML/CFT programs, monitor regulatory reporting, and maintain compliance controls across EU operations. The role focuses on monitoring, reporting, and ensuring alignment with evolving EU regulations, including MiCA and GDPR.

The candidate should have 3–4+ years in EU-regulated financial compliance, English fluency, and familiarity with crypto frameworks. This is a remote-friendly position spanning EU regulatory entities.

Qualifications

• 3-4+ years of compliance experience within an EU-regulated financial institution.
• Knowledge of EU regulations including MiCA, PSD2, AMLD, MiFID II, DORA, and GDPR.
• Proven experience executing monitoring/testing plans and drafting policies for regulators or governance bodies.
• Fluency in English; French is a strong advantage for Luxembourg regulators and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with crypto assets and MiCA implementation.

Responsibilities

• Own AML/CFT program activities including transaction monitoring and sanctions screening.
• Execute compliance monitoring/testing per the Compliance Monitoring Plan and track remediation actions.
• Prepare and coordinate regulatory reports, AML submissions, dashboards, and governance materials.
• Support horizon scanning for EU/Luxembourg regulations and update local policies accordingly.
• Maintain compliance registers and contribute to risk assessment frameworks.

Skills

EU compliance

AML/CFT

Regulatory reporting

KYC/CDD/EDD

Job description

Ready to do the most impactful work of your career? At Coinbase, we are uncompromising on our mission to increase economic freedom. The bar is high, the environment is intense, and we like it that way. This isn't a place for complacency, it's a place to be pushed past your perceived limits. If you're ready to build the future of finance alongside people who refuse to settle for "good enough," you belong here. Coinbase is a remote-first, but not remote-only company. Expect to get together quarterly for intense in-person working sessions called "surges". learn more about working at Coinbase.

As a Compliance Associate for Coinbase Luxembourg S.A., you'll be at the center of how we execute our compliance framework across one of our most important European entities. The Luxembourg Compliance team ensures our daily operations, from AML monitoring to control testing, meet the regulatory obligations. You'll own the hands-on execution of compliance monitoring, regulatory reporting, and AML/CFT processes, keeping our controls sharp and our entity positioned for continued growth across the EU.

What you'll do:

• Own the execution of AML/CFT program activities including transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, suspicious activity reporting, and KYC/CDD/EDD quality assurance reviews for the Luxembourg entity.
• Execute compliance monitoring and testing activities in line with the Compliance Monitoring Plan, documenting findings, identifying control gaps, and tracking remediation actions to closure.
• Prepare and coordinate regulatory reports, AML submissions (e.g., FIU/LE responses, AML Risk Assessments), dashboards, and materials for internal governance bodies.
• Support regulatory horizon scanning and impact assessments for new or emerging EU/Luxembourg regulations, translating changes into updates to local policies, procedures, and controls.
• Maintain compliance registers (controls, conflicts of interest, breaches, complaints) and contribute to the upkeep of the Compliance Risk Assessment and related frameworks.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 3-4+ years of compliance experience within an EU-regulated financial institution (e-money institution, payment institution, bank, or MiFID II-regulated entity), with direct exposure to AML/CFT programs and regulatory reporting.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of EU financial regulations including MiCA, PSD2, AMLD, MiFID II, DORA, and GDPR, with the ability to apply them to day-to-day compliance operations.
• Proven experience executing compliance monitoring/testing plans, drafting policies, and preparing materials for regulators, auditors, or governance bodies.
• Fluency in English required; proficiency in French is a strong advantage for engaging with Luxembourg regulators and local stakeholders.
• Familiarity with crypto assets and crypto-related regulatory frameworks (e.g., MiCA implementation) is preferred.
• Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.

Position ID: P76326

Pay Transparency Notice: The target annual base salary for this position can range as detailed below. Total compensation mayalso include equity and bonus eligibility and benefits (including medical, dental, and vision).

Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus):

€92.600 — €92.600 EUR

Please be advised that each candidate may submit a maximum of four applications within any 30-day period. We encourage you to carefully evaluate how your skills and interests align with Coinbase's roles before applying.

Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Coinbase is p …