SAM Compliance Lead Analyst

Coinbase; United States; Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Coinbase is seeking a SAM Compliance Lead Analyst to oversee AML and fraud investigations on blockchain activity, protecting customers and ensuring regulatory compliance across global operations, including Luxembourg. You will own end-to-end case work, from alert triage to SAR filing, with emphasis on accuracy and timely reporting.

The role requires analyzing blockchain activity, applying KYC and AML standards, and maintaining rigorous documentation while staying abreast of evolving regulations.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of AML/fraud compliance operations experience.

Responsibilities

• Investigate AML and fraud-related alerts from monitoring systems, referrals and internal lines.
• Document investigative findings and determine escalation or SAR filing.
• Conduct due diligence in line with KYC, BSA/AML, OFAC requirements.
• Maintain case documentation across the Luxembourg entity.
• Stay current with AML/KYC/sanctions developments and adapt workflows.

Skills

AML compliance

Blockchain analysis

Regulatory standards

Documentation

AI tooling

Education

AML/fraud certifications (CAMS, CFCS, CFE)

Tools

Google Workspace

JIRA

Hummingbird

Salesforce Service Cloud

Chainalysis

Job description

Ready to do the most impactful work of your career? At a and utm_source=coinbase Coinbase, we are uncompromising on our mission to increase economic freedom. The bar is high, the environment is intense, and we like it that way. This isn t a place for complacency, it’s a place to be pushed past your perceived limits. If you re ready to build the future of finance alongside people who refuse to settle for good enough, you belong here. Coinbase is a remote-first, but not remote-only company. Expect to get together quarterly for intense in-person working sessions called “surges.” a learn more about working at Coinbase.

As a SAM Compliance Lead Analyst on the CX Compliance team, you ll investigate AML and fraud-related transaction activity on the blockchain to protect Coinbase customers and maintain regulatory compliance. This team is responsible for executing Coinbase s AML compliance programs, including transaction monitoring, suspicious activity reporting, and investigative due diligence across our global operations. You ll own end-to-end case investigations, from alert triage through SAR filing, and ensure the quality and consistency of compliance outputs in our Luxembourg operations.

What you’ll do:

• Investigate AML and fraud-related alerts from transaction monitoring systems, law enforcement referrals, and internal business lines, analyzing blockchain activity and KYC information to assess risk.
• Document investigative findings in clear written narratives and determine whether activity warrants escalation or Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) filing in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Execute due diligence research and analysis in support of Coinbase s AML compliance policies, applying BSA/AML, KYC, and OFAC regulatory standards to every case.
• Maintain detailed case documentation demonstrating compliance with applicable regulations, internal policies, and procedures across the Luxembourg entity.
• Stay current with industry developments in AML, KYC, and sanctions compliance, applying evolving regulatory requirements and best practices to investigative workflows.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in AML/fraud compliance operations, including conducting investigations, writing SARs, and managing case workflows in a regulated financial services or fintech environment.
• Proven ability to analyze blockchain transaction activity and apply KYC, BSA/AML, and OFAC regulatory frameworks to investigative casework.
• Proficiency with compliance and productivity tools such as Google Workspace, JIRA, Hummingbird, and Salesforce Service Cloud, with demonstrated ability to manage detailed documentation across high case volumes.
• Familiarity with blockchain analysis tools (e.g., Chainalysis) and professional certification in AML or fraud (e.g., CAMS, CFCS, CFE) preferred.
• Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.

Pay Transparency Notice: The target annual strong base salary for this position can range as detailed below. Total compensation may strong also include equity and bonus eligibility and benefits (including medical, dental, and vision).

Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus):

€95.000 €95.000 EUR

Application Limit: Candidates may submit a maximum of 3 applications within a 6-month period.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Coinbase is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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