Compliance Risk Assessment Manager
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Our mission is to increase economic freedom around the world, and we couldn’t do this without hiring the best people. We’re a group of hard-working overachievers who are deeply focused on building the future of finance and Web 3.0 for our users across the globe, whether they’re trading, storing, staking or using crypto. Know those people who always lead the group project? That’s us.
There are a few things we look for across all hires we make at Coinbase, regardless of role or team. First, we look for candidates who will thrive in a culture like ours, where we default to trust, embrace feedback, and disrupt ourselves. Second, we expect all employees to commit to our mission-focused approach to our work. Finally, we seek people who are excited to learn about and live crypto, because those are the folks who enjoy the intense moments in our sprint and recharge work culture. We’re a remote-first company looking to hire the absolute best talent all over the world.
Ready to #LiveCrypto? Who you are:
- You’ve got positive energy. You’re optimistic about the future and determined to get there.
- You’re never tired of learning. You want to be a pro in bleeding edge tech like DeFi, NFTs, DAOs, and Web 3.0.
- You appreciate direct communication. You’re both an active communicator and an eager listener - because let’s face it, you can’t have one without the other. You’re cool with candid feedback and see every setback as an opportunity to grow.
- You can pivot on the fly. Crypto is constantly evolving, so our priorities do, too. What you worked on last month may not be what you work on today, and that excites you. You’re not looking for a boring job.
- You have a “can do” attitude. Our teams create high-quality work on quick timelines. Owning a problem doesn’t scare you, but rather empowers you to take 100% responsibility for achieving our mission.
- You want to be part of a winning team. We’re stronger together, and you’re a person who embraces being pushed out of your comfort zone.
The Coinbase, Inc. Compliance Risk Assessment (CRA) function is responsible for developing and maintaining global policy, procedures, and processes in collaboration with the International Compliance Team and other stakeholders and for the planning and execution of compliance risks assessments. The CMT Group collaborates with other members of the Enterprise Risk Management, Compliance, Legal, Internal Audit, and business functions in the execution of its mandate. Thai function is also responsible for overseeing the Compliance self-identified issue process.
The Compliance Risk Assessment Manager will be responsible for the development, implementation and execution of an independent CRA program. The job responsibilities are described below:
What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties):
- Develop, implement and execute an independent CRA program, including risk assessment methodologies, templates, policies, procedures, reports and workflows.
- Conduct CRAs to identify and escalate potential gaps in adherence to applicable laws, regulations, regulatory guidance and policies and procedures.
- Develop a CRA quality assurance framework.
- Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and the relevant business areas to ensure their inputs are obtained and included in the risk assessment process.
- Maintain an awareness of and monitor the regulatory environment for new and emerging legislation, policy statements, relevant trends and industry best practices and determine how they impact related controls.
- Identify and implement technological and process related recommendations to improve/streamline current practices to enhance reporting and data quality.
- Proactively seek to identify automation opportunities.
- Utilize the Compliance Risk Assessment results to identify control enhancement opportunities and help drive discussions with stakeholders in developing corrective action plans.
- Evaluating the design and operating effectiveness and appropriateness of risk minimizing measures.
- Track the implementation of the corrective action plans and monitor completion.
- Develop and execute management reporting.
- Prepare documentation for relevant regulators, audit inspections and other assessments.
- Develop, implement and execute the Compliance self-identified issue process, including intake, assessment, tracking, reporting and closure.
- Continuously add value through effective project management and efficient execution.
- Conduct other duties as assigned, including, e.g. developing risks and controls, maintaining / modifying use cases in Archer GRC, and reporting on Regulatory Compliance topics
What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):
- Experience building and implementing CRA programs
- Experience conducting CRAs.
- Strong analytical skills and demonstrated ability to operate at a strategic level.
- Ability to communicate well across all levels of an organization.
- Sound judgment in identifying risks in order to proactively escalate with relevant senior management.
- Outstanding written (drafting & editing) and spoken communication abilities.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent teamwork, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
- Highly organized and capable of dealing with multiple, complex projects simultaneously.
- Working knowledge of laws, regulations, risk management practices for financial services.
- Highly-motivated, analytical, organized, innovative and adaptive.
- Good presentation skills, multi-tasking capability, team-oriented, and a self-starter.
- Ability to work collaboratively with global partners in other functional units.
- Flexibility to work extended hours to meet deadlines, when necessary.
- Ability to work with limited direction from management.
- Proficient in PowerPoint/Google Slides and Excel/Google Sheets.
- A BA/BS degree in business, finance, and other related fields. A law degree or other advanced degree is a plus.
Nice to haves:
- Experience in using data extraction and analysis
- Experience with and/or keen interest in cryptocurrency
- Experience with or previous exposure to financial services regulators
- Professional certifications (e.g. CRCM, CAMS, CIA)
Notice for Colorado applicants as required by sb19-085 (8-5-20). Target annual salary for this role performed in Colorado is either $144,500 or $245,225* + target bonus + target equity + benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)).
*The exact compensation at which this job is filled will be determined by the skills and experience of qualified candidates.
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