Global KYC Strategy Lead – Remote-First

Coinbase, Inc.; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 253,000 - 297,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will lead a team of KYC professionals and drive program design, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration with legal, product, and operations. The role requires 10+ years in KYC at financial institutions, deep AML/CTF knowledge, and the ability to scale initiatives across jurisdictions while aligning with regulatory

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience managing, designing, and implementing KYC programs at financial institutions.
• Deep knowledge of AML, CTF, and sanctions regulations and ability to translate them into scalable KYC design.
• Experience scaling a global KYC program from design to execution.
• Senior escalation point for KYC/onboarding matters with regulators and leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple regulatory initiatives in a matrixed environment.
• Commitment to responsible use of generative AI with human oversight.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end strategic direction of Coinbase's Global KYC program and policy development.
• Lead a team of KYC professionals across second-line compliance and ensure consistent execution.
• Drive KYC issue management, corrective actions, and program enhancements globally.
• Partner with sales, product, and engineering to design KYC initiatives for launches.
• Serve as the Directly Responsible Individual for regulatory reporting and KPIs.
• Shape interpretation of global KYC requirements with Legal and Compliance.

Skills

KYC program management

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

AI governance

Job description

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

You will lead a team of KYC professionals and drive program design, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration with legal, product, and operations. The role requires 10+ years in KYC at financial institutions, deep AML/CTF knowledge, and the ability to scale initiatives across jurisdictions while aligning with regulatory