SAM Compliance Lead Analyst

What you'll do:

• Investigate AML and fraud-related alerts from transaction monitoring systems, law enforcement referrals, and internal business lines, analyzing blockchain activity and KYC information to assess risk.
• Document investigative findings in clear written narratives and determine whether activity warrants escalation or Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) filing in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Execute due diligence research and analysis in support of Coinbase's AML compliance policies, applying BSA/AML, KYC, and OFAC regulatory standards to every case.
• Maintain detailed case documentation demonstrating compliance with applicable regulations, internal policies, and procedures across the Luxembourg entity.
• Stay current with industry developments in AML, KYC, and sanctions compliance, applying evolving regulatory requirements and best practices to investigative workflows.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in AML/fraud compliance operations, including conducting investigations, writing SARs, and managing case workflows in a regulated financial services or fintech environment.
• Proven ability to analyze blockchain transaction activity and apply KYC, BSA/AML, and OFAC regulatory frameworks to investigative casework.
• Proficiency with compliance and productivity tools such as Google Workspace, JIRA, Hummingbird, and Salesforce Service Cloud, with demonstrated ability to manage detailed documentation across high case volumes.
• Familiarity with blockchain analysis tools (e.g., Chainalysis) and professional certification in AML or fraud (e.g., CAMS, CFCS, CFE) preferred.
• Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.

Pay Transparency Notice:

The target annual base salary for this position can range as detailed below. Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility and benefits (including medical, dental, and vision).

Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus): €95.000—€95.000 EUR

• Application Limit: Candidates may submit a maximum of 3 applications within a 6-month period.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: Coinbase is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. Applicants with criminal histories will be considered consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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