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Own end‑to‑end strategy, planning and execution of one or more complex financial‑crimes compliance programs, including charters, roadmaps, governance and intake discipline. Lead cross‑functional delivery across compliance tech, engineering, operations, legal and analytics, and author decision‑making documents. Drive continuous improvement of automation outputs and respond to major regulatory or surge events.
6+ years of program or project management experience with at least 3 years in AML/financial‑crimes compliance, deep knowledge of SAM, EDD, screening and related technology. Strong strategic storytelling, stakeholder influence at Director/VP level, and proven cost‑saving automation results. Proficiency with Asana/Jira/Smartsheet and data tools like Looker or Snowflake; bachelor’s degree required.
The role safeguards Coinbase’s regulatory standing and economic‑freedom mission by ensuring compliant, efficient operations across global products. It drives automation and cost‑savings while delivering a better experience for customers and preparing the firm for new launches and examinations.
A self‑directed leader who thrives in high‑intensity, regulated environments, enjoys coordinating large, multi‑stakeholder programs, and can translate complex requirements into clear, actionable plans. Ideal for candidates with strong analytical, communication and cross‑functional influence skills.
Ready to do the most impactful work of your career? 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.” learn more about working at Coinbase.
Team/Role Overview
The GFCO Programs team is the end-to-end DRI for the financial crimes compliance operations experience and automation across Coinbase's global product and entity footprint. We design, govern, and continuously improve compliance operations through AI-first principles, ensuring regulatory soundness, protecting Coinbase, and delivering a better experience for our customers.
We partner deeply with Central Compliance, Compliance Technology, Engineering & Architecture (EAA), GFCO Operations, Analytics, Workforce Management (WFM), Financial Crimes Data Intelligence (FCDI), and Legal to translate regulatory obligations and operational opportunities into scalable, durable programs across all compliance workstreams, products, and jurisdictions — including Suspicious Activity Monitoring (SAM), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), Screening, and Complaints.
As a Senior Strategic Program Lead, GFCO (L5), you will serve as a independent program owner within GFCO Programs — owning one or more complex compliance program verticals end-to-end. You will operate with a high degree of autonomy, drive alignment with Director+ stakeholders, and lead programs that span several cross-functional teams, including external parties. You will act as a thought partner to GFCO leadership and be the connective tissue between Compliance Technology, EAA, Operations, WFM, and Central Compliance.
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Pay Transparency Notice: Base salary varies by location (see range below). Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).
Pay Transparency Notice: Base salary varies by location (see range below). Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).
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