Global KYC Strategy Lead

Coinbase, Inc.; Frankfort (KY); Hybrid; USD 253,000 - 297,000; Full time

Job summary

Coinbase, Inc. is recruiting for 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 team of KYC professionals, partner with operations, product, and regulatory teams, and ensure the program scales with the business while meeting evolving global regulatory requirements. You will serve as the escalation point for KYC/onboarding matters, deliver executive-level reporting on

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience managing, designing, and implementing KYC programs at a financial institution, including direct people management
• Deep knowledge of global AML, CTF, and sanctions regulations and scalable KYC program design across jurisdictions
• Experience serving as senior escalation point for KYC/onboarding matters and regulatory guidance

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end strategic direction of Coinbase's Global KYC program across all regulated entities.
• Lead a team of KYC professionals supporting program design, performance standards, and jurisdictional execution.
• Drive KYC issue management, corrective actions, and global program enhancements.

Skills

KYC program management

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Regulatory reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

AI in workflows

Job description

Coinbase, Inc. is recruiting for 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 team of KYC professionals, partner with operations, product, and regulatory teams, and ensure the program scales with the business while meeting evolving global regulatory requirements. You will serve as the escalation point for KYC/onboarding matters, deliver executive-level reporting on