Internal Audit Analytics Associate

About the role

In this role at Coinbase, you will focus on delivering data-driven assurance across the company's technology infrastructure and crypto-native products. Your primary responsibility will be analyzing large datasets and evaluating the effectiveness of IT and security controls.

You will collaborate with various teams, including Engineering, Security, and IT, to gather audit evidence and present findings. Success in this role involves producing accurate data reports, validating ETL processes, and enhancing metrics dashboards to provide actionable insights.

The base salary ranges from $120,000 to $200,000, depending on experience and location.

Skills that matter here

• SQL: You will write complex SQL queries to analyze data and assess controls.
• data analysis: This role requires executing in-depth data analysis to validate system changes.
• Snowflake: Experience with Snowflake is essential for managing large datasets.
• data ETL: You will test and validate ETL workflows to ensure data accuracy.
• data science: A background in data science will help in producing insightful reports.

Who this role suits

• You have a background in data analytics, preferably in technology or fintech.
• You are detail-oriented and enjoy working with large datasets.
• You can communicate technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• You thrive in a collaborative environment and are comfortable partnering with cross-functional teams.

From the employer

What you'll do:

• Execute in-depth data analysis to assess IT and security control effectiveness by writing complex, reusable SQL queries against Snowflake and other internal data platforms.
• Validate system and model changes by performing comprehensive testing of their compliance and performance impact, documenting results for relevant stakeholders.
• Produce accurate data extracts and reports from multiple sources, translating complex audit data requests into clear, actionable requirements and outputs.
• Test data ETL processes from upstream production systems into the data repository and from the repository into enterprise tools, validating completeness and accuracy at each stage.
• Design and enhance metrics dashboards to measure IT and security system performance and provide actionable insights to the Internal Audit team.
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Security, and IT stakeholders to gather audit evidence and communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 2+ years of experience in a data analytics role at a technology, consulting, financial institution, or fintech firm.
• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to write complex SQL queries and work with large datasets in platforms such as Snowflake, including query optimization and reusable code patterns.
• Working knowledge of IT operations, security infrastructure, cybersecurity programs, and enterprise technology stacks sufficient to identify control gaps.
• Experience testing or validating data ETL workflows, including data completeness and accuracy checks across pipeline stages.
• Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.

What Coinbase Offers:

• Base salary varies by location (see range below). Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).
• Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus): $131,195 — $138,100 USD.