Global KYC Strategy Lead

Coinbase, Inc.; Dover (DE); Hybrid; USD 253,000 - 297,000; Full time

Job summary

Coinbase is seeking a Senior Manager, Head of KYC in Central Compliance to own global strategy, policy, and program execution for KYC across all Coinbase regulated entities. The role acts as the subject matter expert and escalation point, guiding program design across jurisdictions and leading a team of KYC professionals to scale the program with evolving regulatory requirements.

You will partner with sales, coverage, account management, customer experience, product, and engineering teams to

Qualifications

• 10+ years designing and implementing KYC programs at a financial institution.
• Deep knowledge of global AML, CTF, and sanctions regulations and multiple jurisdictions.
• Proven track record building and scaling a global KYC program end-to-end.
• Experience as a senior escalation point for KYC/onboarding matters.
• Ability to manage concurrent regulatory initiatives in a matrix environment.
• Commitment to using AI responsibly with human oversight.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end strategic direction of Coinbase's Global KYC program across regulated entities.
• Lead a team of KYC professionals, set standards, and ensure consistent execution across jurisdictions.
• Oversee KYC issue management, corrective actions, and systemic enhancements.
• Partner with sales, product, and engineering to design KYC initiatives for new products and launches.
• Serve as DRI for regulatory reporting and provide executive-level KPI reporting.
• Shape global KYC requirements with Legal and Compliance for scalable, compliant solutions.

Skills

KYC program design

Global AML/CTF knowledge

Regulatory program scaling

KYC escalation management

Cross-functional collaboration

AI with human oversight

Job description

Coinbase is seeking a Senior Manager, Head of KYC in Central Compliance to own global strategy, policy, and program execution for KYC across all Coinbase regulated entities. The role acts as the subject matter expert and escalation point, guiding program design across jurisdictions and leading a team of KYC professionals to scale the program with evolving regulatory requirements.

You will partner with sales, coverage, account management, customer experience, product, and engineering teams to