Global KYC Strategy Lead

Coinbase, Inc.; Cheyenne (WY); Hybrid; USD 253,000 - 297,000; Full time

Job summary

Coinbase, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager, Head of KYC to own the global strategy, policy, and program execution for KYC across all Coinbase regulated entities.

You will lead a team of KYC professionals, drive program design across jurisdictions, and partner with operations, product, and regulatory stakeholders to ensure scalability and regulatory compliance. The role reports to Central Compliance as the DRI for regulatory reporting and executive KPI updates, requiring deep AML/CTF knowledge

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience designing and implementing KYC programs in financial institutions.
• Deep knowledge of global AML, CTF and sanctions regulations and their practical application.
• Proven ability to scale a global KYC program from design to execution across jurisdictions.
• Experience as a senior escalation point for KYC/onboarding matters with regulators and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end strategic direction of Coinbase's Global KYC program across regulated entities.
• Lead a team of KYC professionals and set performance standards across jurisdictions.
• Oversee KYC issue management, corrective actions, and systemic enhancements.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product, and Engineering to launch KYC initiatives for new products and jurisdictions.
• Serve as DRI for regulatory reporting and provide KPI reporting to senior management.
• Shape global KYC requirements in collaboration with Legal and Compliance teams.

Skills

KYC program design

Regulatory compliance

Global program scaling

Senior escalation point

Generative AI usage

Tools

Generative AI

Job description

Coinbase, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager, Head of KYC to own the global strategy, policy, and program execution for KYC across all Coinbase regulated entities.

You will lead a team of KYC professionals, drive program design across jurisdictions, and partner with operations, product, and regulatory stakeholders to ensure scalability and regulatory compliance. The role reports to Central Compliance as the DRI for regulatory reporting and executive KPI updates, requiring deep AML/CTF knowledge