Coinbase
Overview
Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you’re capable of? At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It’s a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, every day, as we build the emerging onchain platform — and with it, the future global financial system.
We’re seeking a candidate who is passionate about our mission and who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system. We value someone who is eager to leave their mark on the world, who thrives under pressure, and who actively seeks feedback to level up. We want someone who will run toward solving the company’s hardest problems.
Our work culture is intense and isn’t for everyone. If you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you, there’s no better place to be. In-person participation is required throughout the year, with team and company-wide offsites multiple times annually to foster collaboration, connection, and alignment. Attendance is expected and fully supported.
Coinbase is looking for a creative and analytical Senior Analyst of Technology Risk & Controls. You will be a member of the Coinbase Technology Risk & Controls team and support the implementation and maturity of our technology and security controls lifecycle program. This role is crucial in maturing our continuous controls monitoring program, ensuring the effectiveness and efficiency of our technology and security controls. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in controls, coupled with robust technical skills in data analysis and a preference for low-code/no-code platform automation.
What you’ll be doing
Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM) Program Maturity: Lead initiatives to enhance and mature our CCM program, including identifying new opportunities for automation, improving data quality, and expanding monitoring coverage.
Controls Design and Implementation: Collaborate with technology teams to design, implement, and optimize technology controls across various systems and platforms.
Data Analysis and Reporting: Utilize data analysis tools and techniques to monitor control effectiveness, identify anomalies, and generate actionable insights and reports for stakeholders.
Automation Development: Develop and implement automated solutions using low-code/no-code platforms to streamline control testing, monitoring, and reporting processes.
Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Participate in risk assessments, identifying control deficiencies, and recommending appropriate mitigation strategies.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with internal audit, compliance, IT operations, and other relevant teams to ensure alignment and effective execution of control objectives.
Documentation and Training: Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for controls and processes, and provide training to internal teams on control best practices and monitoring procedures.
Maintain an industry pulse: Maintain awareness of international regulation, emerging threats, forecasts, policies, and benchmarks.
What we look for in you
6+ years of experience working in a 1 or 2 LoD controls management function and/or Governance, Risk, and Compliance organization.
Control domain knowledge and best practices: Familiarity with standards and frameworks such as ISO 27001/5, NIST CSF, COBIT, ITIL, DORA, and risk quantification methodologies.
Ability to dig into technology and security stacks to understand controls and propose candidates for automation.
Technical data analysis skills: Proficiency in SQL, Python, R, Excel, Looker, Snowflake, and techniques for extracting and analyzing large datasets.
Experience with project management tooling (e.g., Jira, Archer) and analytics tooling.
Clear and concise communicator and writer; ability to translate controls/risk standards into functional requirements for varying stakeholder levels.
Regulatory familiarity: Working knowledge of major regulatory/legal frameworks driving requirements across technology organizations.
Navigating ambiguity and complexity: Ability to manage multiple assessments and priorities in a fast-moving environment.
Drive for continuous learning: Willingness to learn Coinbase-specific processes and skills.
Excellent organization and project management skills.
Nice to have
Low-Code/No-Code Platform Experience: Experience with or aptitude for low-code/no-code automation platforms (e.g., Workato, UiPath, Appian).
Experience in FinTech, TradFi, consulting, or related customer-facing disciplines.
Strong knowledge of risk/control issues related to evolving technology (crypto, cloud, data lakes, ML).
Certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM are a plus.
Coding knowledge is a plus (data joins, integrations with GRC and data visualization tools).
Job #: P69475
Pay Transparency Notice: Depending on your work location, the target annual salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full-time offers include target bonus, target equity, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).
Pay Range: $167,280—$196,800 USD
Equity, inclusion, and compliance notices Coinbase is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by law. Coinbase participates in the E-Verify program where required by law. Coinbase will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.
Coinbase is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact accommodations@coinbase.com.
Global Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates: Our full notice outlining how data will be processed is available here. By submitting your application, you agree to our use and processing of your data as described. For US applicants, arbitration of disputes may apply as described here.
AI Disclosure: For select roles, Coinbase may pilot AI tools for screening. A human recruiter will review responses and transcripts. The pilots are for testing purposes and will not be used to make employment decisions.
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We’re seeking a candidate who is passionate about our mission and who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system. We value someone who is eager to leave their mark on the world, who thrives under pressure, and who actively seeks feedback to level up. We want someone who will run toward solving the company’s hardest problems.
Our work culture is intense and isn’t for everyone. If you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you, there’s no better place to be. In-person participation is required throughout the year, with team and company-wide offsites multiple times annually to foster collaboration, connection, and alignment. Attendance is expected and fully supported.
Coinbase is looking for a creative and analytical Senior Analyst of Technology Risk & Controls. You will be a member of the Coinbase Technology Risk & Controls team and support the implementation and maturity of our technology and security controls lifecycle program. This role is crucial in maturing our continuous controls monitoring program, ensuring the effectiveness and efficiency of our technology and security controls. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in controls, coupled with robust technical skills in data analysis and a preference for low-code/no-code platform automation.
What you’ll be doing
Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM) Program Maturity: Lead initiatives to enhance and mature our CCM program, including identifying new opportunities for automation, improving data quality, and expanding monitoring coverage.
Controls Design and Implementation: Collaborate with technology teams to design, implement, and optimize technology controls across various systems and platforms.
Data Analysis and Reporting: Utilize data analysis tools and techniques to monitor control effectiveness, identify anomalies, and generate actionable insights and reports for stakeholders.
Automation Development: Develop and implement automated solutions using low-code/no-code platforms to streamline control testing, monitoring, and reporting processes.
Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Participate in risk assessments, identifying control deficiencies, and recommending appropriate mitigation strategies.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with internal audit, compliance, IT operations, and other relevant teams to ensure alignment and effective execution of control objectives.
Documentation and Training: Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for controls and processes, and provide training to internal teams on control best practices and monitoring procedures.
Maintain an industry pulse: Maintain awareness of international regulation, emerging threats, forecasts, policies, and benchmarks.
What we look for in you
6+ years of experience working in a 1 or 2 LoD controls management function and/or Governance, Risk, and Compliance organization.
Control domain knowledge and best practices: Familiarity with standards and frameworks such as ISO 27001/5, NIST CSF, COBIT, ITIL, DORA, and risk quantification methodologies.
Ability to dig into technology and security stacks to understand controls and propose candidates for automation.
Technical data analysis skills: Proficiency in SQL, Python, R, Excel, Looker, Snowflake, and techniques for extracting and analyzing large datasets.
Experience with project management tooling (e.g., Jira, Archer) and analytics tooling.
Clear and concise communicator and writer; ability to translate controls/risk standards into functional requirements for varying stakeholder levels.
Regulatory familiarity: Working knowledge of major regulatory/legal frameworks driving requirements across technology organizations.
Navigating ambiguity and complexity: Ability to manage multiple assessments and priorities in a fast-moving environment.
Drive for continuous learning: Willingness to learn Coinbase-specific processes and skills.
Excellent organization and project management skills.
Nice to have
Low-Code/No-Code Platform Experience: Experience with or aptitude for low-code/no-code automation platforms (e.g., Workato, UiPath, Appian).
Experience in FinTech, TradFi, consulting, or related customer-facing disciplines.
Strong knowledge of risk/control issues related to evolving technology (crypto, cloud, data lakes, ML).
Certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM are a plus.
Coding knowledge is a plus (data joins, integrations with GRC and data visualization tools).
Job #: P69475
Pay Transparency Notice: Depending on your work location, the target annual salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full-time offers include target bonus, target equity, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).
Pay Range: $167,280—$196,800 USD
Equity, inclusion, and compliance notices Coinbase is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by law. Coinbase participates in the E-Verify program where required by law. Coinbase will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.
Coinbase is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact accommodations@coinbase.com.
Global Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates: Our full notice outlining how data will be processed is available here. By submitting your application, you agree to our use and processing of your data as described. For US applicants, arbitration of disputes may apply as described here.
AI Disclosure: For select roles, Coinbase may pilot AI tools for screening. A human recruiter will review responses and transcripts. The pilots are for testing purposes and will not be used to make employment decisions.
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