Senior Identity Risk & Scam Prevention Lead

Coinbase, Inc.; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 167,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Coinbase, Inc. is seeking a Senior Analyst in Risk Analytics to own ATO and scam prevention across the ecosystem.

You’ll define risk metrics, build dashboards, and partner with Product, Engineering, and Data Science to curb fraud while supporting scalable risk controls. You will analyze large datasets with SQL/Python, synthesize findings into actionable recommendations, and communicate with senior leadership to drive risk‑aware product decisions.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of risk experience in e‑commerce or financial services with 2+ years in ATO/scam prevention.
• 2+ years of data analysis using SQL and Python with large datasets.
• Proficiency with BI tools to build dashboards and reports.
• Ability to scope and deliver analytics projects with cross‑functional teams.
• Familiarity with blockchain analytics and fraud trends in crypto.
• Uses generative AI responsibly with human oversight.

Responsibilities

• Own end‑to‑end risk controls for ATO and scam prevention across products and regions.
• Define risk metrics, build reporting, and drive improvements.
• Leverage data to assess risk and inform decisions affecting large customer segments.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, and Data Science on risk strategies.
• Summarize data findings into narratives for leadership decisions.
• Investigate fraudulent activity by reviewing alerts and behaviors.

Skills

Risk experience

ATO & scams

SQL

Python

Tableau

Looker

Superset

Blockchain analytics

Generative AI

Tools

SQL databases

Python tooling

Job description

Coinbase, Inc. is seeking a Senior Analyst in Risk Analytics to own ATO and scam prevention across the ecosystem.

You’ll define risk metrics, build dashboards, and partner with Product, Engineering, and Data Science to curb fraud while supporting scalable risk controls. You will analyze large datasets with SQL/Python, synthesize findings into actionable recommendations, and communicate with senior leadership to drive risk‑aware product decisions.