Role in brief
Coinbase is seeking an AMLCO & Senior Compliance Associate to manage financial crime compliance for its Cyprus MiFID entity. This role involves leading regulatory reporting, risk assessments, and policy development in line with EU and CySEC regulations. Candidates with 4-6 years of compliance experience in Cyprus-regulated financial services, particularly with AML/CFT and MiFID exposure, should apply.
About the role
This role focuses on ensuring Coinbase's Cyprus operations adhere to financial crime compliance standards. The associate will be responsible for key deliverables such as the Annual AMLCO Report and AML Risk Assessment, along with regular financial crime compliance reporting to management and the Board. It involves leading monitoring and testing activities across AML/CFT and compliance areas, documenting findings, and ensuring remediation actions are taken.
A significant part of the position involves engaging with regulatory bodies like CySEC and the FIU. This includes coordinating responses to information requests, inspections, and thematic reviews. The associate will also collaborate with first-line teams to evaluate the effectiveness of controls related to client onboarding, KYC, sanctions screening, and transaction monitoring, escalating issues and driving improvements.
The successful candidate will develop and maintain local compliance and AML/CFT policies and frameworks, ensuring alignment with EU and Cyprus regulations such as MiFID II, AMLD, and MiCA, as well as internal group standards. This position also supports the Head of Compliance with daily oversight and projects, serving as a deputy when needed, indicating a leadership component within the compliance function.
The annual salary for this position is €69,000, with potential for additional compensation through equity, bonuses, and benefits.
Skills that matter here
- AML/CFT: This role requires ownership of all AMLCO deliverables and leading second-line monitoring in AML/CFT.
- MiFID: The position involves ensuring compliance for the Cyprus MiFID entity and requires direct MiFID investment services exposure.
- compliance: The associate will build and maintain local compliance policies and frameworks, aligning with EU/Cyprus requirements.
- financial crime: The role leads financial crime compliance efforts, including risk assessments and reporting to senior management.
- risk assessment: Key responsibilities include owning the Annual AML Risk Assessment and assessing control effectiveness.
- regulatory engagement: The position drives engagement with CySEC, the FIU, and other competent authorities, coordinating responses to requests.
Who this role suits
- A person with 4-6 years of compliance experience in Cyprus-regulated financial services, specifically with AML/CFT and MiFID exposure.
- Someone holding CySEC Advanced and CySEC AML certifications.
- An individual who has prepared AMLCO deliverables and executed second-line monitoring/testing programs.
- A professional with a proven track record of engaging with CySEC, the FIU, or external auditors.
From the employer
- Own all AMLCO deliverables for the Cyprus MiFID entity, including the Annual AMLCO Report, AML Risk Assessment, and periodic financial crime compliance reporting to senior management and the Board.
- Lead second-line monitoring and testing across AML/CFT and broader conduct/compliance areas, documenting results, findings, and remediation actions for internal governance bodies.
- Drive regulatory engagement with CySEC, the FIU, and competent authorities, coordinating responses to information requests, inspections, and thematic reviews.
- Partner with first-line teams to assess the effectiveness of onboarding, KYC/EDD, sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, and STR/SAR reporting controls, escalating gaps and driving remediation.
- Build and maintain local compliance and AML/CFT policies, procedures, and frameworks aligned with EU/Cyprus requirements (MiFID II, AMLD, MiCA) and group-level standards.
- Support the Head of Compliance with day-to-day oversight, governance preparation, and key projects, serving as deputy during periods of absence.
- 4-6 years in compliance roles within Cyprus-regulated financial services, with direct AML/CFT and MiFID investment services exposure, including at least 2 years in senior-level positions.
- CySEC Advanced and CySEC AML certifications held.
- Demonstrated experience preparing AMLCO deliverables (Annual Reports, AML Risk Assessments) and executing second-line monitoring/testing programs.
- Proven track record engaging with CySEC, the FIU, or external auditors through inspections, thematic reviews, or regulatory reporting cycles.
- Hands-on experience drafting compliance policies and operating or overseeing AML/CFT frameworks within EU-regulated entities.
- Fluency in English required; Greek language proficiency is a strong plus.
- Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.
- Competitive salary of €69,000 per year.
- Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility and benefits (including medical, dental, and vision).
- Hybrid Role: Please expect to be remote 4 days per week and in-office on Wednesdays.
Questions about this role
What is the remote work policy for this role?
This is a hybrid role, expecting remote work four days per week and in-office presence on Wednesdays. Quarterly in-person working sessions called “surges” are also part of the company culture.
What level of seniority is expected for this position?
This is a middle-seniority role, requiring at least two years in senior-level positions within a compliance context.
What are the key certifications required for this role?
Candidates must hold CySEC Advanced and CySEC AML certifications.