Senior Risk Analyst

About the role

As a Senior Risk Analyst at Coinbase, you will be responsible for developing and overseeing risk controls aimed at preventing account takeovers and scams. This role requires leveraging data to assess risks and make impactful decisions that affect large customer segments. You will also define success metrics and continuously improve risk management processes.

The work environment at Coinbase is remote-first, with quarterly in-person sessions to foster collaboration and intense focus. You will collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, and Data Science teams to create effective risk management strategies. Success in this role means not only mitigating risks but also influencing key decisions through clear data narratives.

The salary range for this position is between $167,280 and $196,800, depending on location.

Skills that matter here

• risk management: This role involves owning end-to-end risk controls to prevent account takeovers and scams.
• data analysis: You will apply data analysis techniques to assess risk and inform decision-making.
• SQL: Proficiency in SQL is necessary for analyzing large-scale databases.
• Python: This role requires using Python for data analysis and risk assessment.
• business intelligence: You will utilize business intelligence tools to build reporting frameworks.
• data visualization: Creating dashboards to visualize data findings is a key responsibility.

Who this role suits

• A candidate with over six years of experience in risk management within e-commerce or financial services.
• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and is driven to exceed expectations.
• A professional who is comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams and can communicate complex data insights effectively.
• An individual with a strong understanding of blockchain analytics and trends in cryptocurrency fraud.

From the employer

• Own end-to-end risk controls for ATO and scam prevention, scaling processes to maintain coverage as the business expands into new products and regions.
• Define risk success metrics, build reporting frameworks, and drive continuous improvement by identifying and prioritizing control enhancements.
• Leverage data to assess risk and make decisions impacting large customer segments, measuring and quantifying associated tradeoffs through rigorous analysis.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, and Data Science to develop custom risk management strategies and techniques across the Coinbase product suite.
• Synthesize data findings into clear narratives and recommendations that influence senior risk and product leadership decisions.
• Investigate and mitigate fraudulent and scam activities by reviewing alerts on anomalous customer and transaction behavior.

• 6+ years of hands-on risk experience in e-commerce or financial services, with at least 2 years focused on combating ATO and scams in a Fraud, Trust and Safety, or Account Security function.
• 2+ years of professional experience in data analysis using SQL and Python, including working with large-scale databases.
• Proficiency with business intelligence and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker, Superset) to build dashboards and reporting frameworks.
• Proven ability to independently scope and deliver analytics projects while collaborating cross-functionally with Product, Data Science, and Engineering teams.
• Familiarity with blockchain analytics and fraud trends within the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
• Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.

• 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): $167,280—$196,800 USD.
• 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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