Remote-First Global KYC Strategy Lead

Coinbase, Inc.; Montpelier (VT); Remote; USD 253,000 - 297,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role leads a KYC team and partners with operations, product, and regulatory stakeholders to scale the program while meeting evolving global requirements. You will drive enterprise-wide process design, governance, and executive-level reporting of KPIs and program health, balancing regulatory compliance with

Qualifications

• 10+ years designing and implementing KYC programs at financial institutions.
• Deep knowledge of AML/CTF and sanctions regulations across jurisdictions.
• Experience leading a global KYC program and managing a KYC team.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end strategic direction of Coinbase's Global KYC program across entities.
• Lead a team of KYC professionals, set performance standards, and develop talent.
• Oversee KYC issue management, corrective actions, and program enhancements.
• Collaborate with sales, product, and engineering to design KYC initiatives for new launches.
• Serve as DRI for regulatory reporting and deliver KPI-focused updates to leadership.
• Shape interpretation of global KYC requirements with Legal and Compliance teams.

Skills

KYC program design

Regulatory compliance

People management

Global program scaling

AI in compliance

Job description

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

The role leads a KYC team and partners with operations, product, and regulatory stakeholders to scale the program while meeting evolving global requirements. You will drive enterprise-wide process design, governance, and executive-level reporting of KPIs and program health, balancing regulatory compliance with