Role in brief
Coinbase seeks an AMLCO & Senior Compliance Associate to manage financial crime compliance for its Cyprus MiFID entity. This role involves leading regulatory engagement, developing compliance policies, and overseeing AML/CFT controls. Candidates with significant experience in Cyprus-regulated financial services and CySEC certifications should apply.
About the role
This role focuses on financial crime compliance within Coinbase's Cyprus MiFID entity. The individual will be responsible for key AMLCO deliverables, including annual reports and risk assessments, and will lead second-line monitoring and testing for AML/CFT and broader compliance areas. Success in this position involves documenting findings, identifying remediation actions, and ensuring adherence to internal governance standards.
A core aspect of the job involves driving regulatory engagement with authorities such as CySEC and the FIU. This includes coordinating responses to information requests and inspections. The Senior Compliance Associate will also collaborate with first-line teams to evaluate the effectiveness of controls related to onboarding, KYC/EDD, sanctions screening, and transaction monitoring, escalating any gaps found.
The position requires building and maintaining local compliance and AML/CFT policies and frameworks that align with both EU/Cyprus requirements (like MiFID II and AMLD) and Coinbase's group-level standards. The individual will also support the Head of Compliance with daily oversight, governance preparation, and key projects, acting as a deputy when needed.
The salary for this position ranges from $98,000 to $162,000, with total compensation potentially including equity, bonus eligibility, and benefits.
Skills that matter here
- AML/CFT: This role owns all AMLCO deliverables and leads monitoring across AML/CFT areas.
- MiFID: The position is specifically for the Cyprus MiFID entity and requires experience with MiFID investment services.
- compliance: The role involves supporting the overall compliance program and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
- risk assessment: Preparing the Annual AML Risk Assessment is a key deliverable for this position.
- policy governance: Building and maintaining local compliance and AML/CFT policies and frameworks is a core responsibility.
- KYC: The role partners with first-line teams to assess the effectiveness of KYC/EDD controls.
Who this role suits
- A candidate with 4-6 years of compliance experience in Cyprus-regulated financial services, specifically with AML/CFT and MiFID exposure.
- Someone who holds CySEC Advanced and CySEC AML certifications.
- An individual with a proven track record of preparing AMLCO deliverables and engaging with regulatory bodies like CySEC.
- A person capable of drafting compliance policies and overseeing AML/CFT frameworks within EU-regulated entities.
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 range: $98K - $162K.
- Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility and benefits (including medical, dental, and vision).
- Remote work with in-office meetings on Wednesdays.
Questions about this role
What is the remote work policy for this role?
This is a remote position, but it requires quarterly in-person working sessions called “surges” and in-office meetings on Wednesdays.
What level of seniority is expected for this position?
This is a senior-level role, requiring at least 2 years of experience in senior compliance positions.
What are the required certifications for this role?
Applicants must hold CySEC Advanced and CySEC AML certifications.