SAM Compliance Lead Analyst

About Us

At 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."

The Role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Compensation

The target annual base salary for this position is €95,000 EUR. Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility and benefits (including medical, dental, and vision).