Role overview

Coinbase is seeking an Associate Manager for its Internal Audit team, specifically to lead Financial Crimes Compliance audits. The Internal Audit function operates as an independent, risk-based team that evaluates governance, compliance, risk management, and control processes across the organization. This remote-based role in the United Kingdom will report to the Internal Audit Manager and involves executing audits end-to-end while mentoring junior team members.

Key responsibilities

Lead Financial Crimes Compliance audits from initial planning through final reporting, with working knowledge of regulatory requirements across the US and globally.
Own all aspects of audit engagements including scoping, stakeholder management, fieldwork execution, data analysis, and validation of management’s remediation efforts.
Develop process maps and assess control designs to identify gaps and opportunities for operational improvement.
Collaborate with business leaders across the organization to understand processes, internal controls, and areas of risk exposure.
Prepare clear, well-supported audit reports and executive summaries for senior leadership review.
Mentor team members on audit fieldwork quality, workpaper standards, and compliance practices.
Drive innovation in audit execution methods and contribute to improvements in internal infrastructure.

Requirements

At least 6 years of experience in audit, financial crimes compliance, compliance testing, or risk management.
Working knowledge of AML, Sanctions, and Terrorist Financing regulations across the US, EU, and APAC regions.
Familiarity with data analysis techniques to perform testing across large datasets.
Demonstrated ability to independently lead audit engagements and oversee team members with minimal oversight.
Experience or familiarity with FinTech or financial services environments.
Ability to use generative AI responsibly while maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and improve workflow efficiency.

What makes this role worth considering

Coinbase operates as a remote-first company with quarterly in-person working sessions called “surges” designed for intense collaboration. The organization emphasizes high standards and an intense working environment focused on meaningful impact. The Internal Audit team plays a critical role in protecting the company and enabling it to scale with confidence across regulatory landscapes.