Global KYC Program Lead | Strategy, Compliance & Growth

Coinbase, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 253,000 - 297,000; Full time

Job summary

Coinbase is seeking a Senior Manager, Head of KYC within Central Compliance to own the global strategy, policy, and program execution for KYC across all Coinbase regulated entities. You will lead a cross-functional team and serve as the escalation point for KYC.

This role partners with Sales, Product, Operations, Legal and Regulatory stakeholders to design scalable KYC solutions, report on KPIs, and adapt to evolving global requirements while maintaining a balance between compliance and business

Qualifications

• 10+ years in managing, designing, and implementing KYC programs at a financial institution
• Deep knowledge of AML, CTF, and sanctions regulations across multiple jurisdictions
• Proven track record of building and scaling a global KYC program from design to execution
• Experience as senior escalation point for KYC/onboarding matters and regulator interactions

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end strategy of Coinbase's Global KYC program across regulated entities
• Lead a team of KYC professionals ensuring consistent execution across jurisdictions
• Oversee KYC issue management, corrective actions, and enhancements
• Collaborate with sales, product, engineering on KYC initiatives for new products and launches
• Serve as DRI for regulatory reporting and executive KPI reporting
• Shape interpretation of global KYC requirements with Legal and Compliance across stakeholders

Skills

KYC program design

Regulatory knowledge

People management

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory reporting

AI in workflows

Job description

Coinbase is seeking a Senior Manager, Head of KYC within Central Compliance to own the global strategy, policy, and program execution for KYC across all Coinbase regulated entities. You will lead a cross-functional team and serve as the escalation point for KYC.

This role partners with Sales, Product, Operations, Legal and Regulatory stakeholders to design scalable KYC solutions, report on KPIs, and adapt to evolving global requirements while maintaining a balance between compliance and business