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Compliance Senior Associate

Coinbase

Skills

Preferred

  • FINTRAC
  • financial crimes compliance
  • FINTRAC guidelines
  • cryptocurrency / fintech / FINTRAC-regulated
  • sanctions
  • transaction monitoring
  • Coinbase Canada as a Compliance Senior Associate, where you'll play a crucial role in implementing and executing the company's compliance program.
  • The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial crimes compliance, particularly in the cryptocurrency or fintech sectors.

Responsibilities

  • You'll work closely with the Canada Chief Compliance Officer to strengthen controls, manage compliance cases, and drive reporting and process improvements.
  • Your responsibilities will include managing AML/ATF compliance reporting, reviewing compliance cases, tracking regulatory changes, coordinating responses to information requests, leading automation initiatives, and executing risk assessments.
  • Support the implementation and execution of Coinbase Canada's compliance program, covering AML/ATF, KYC, sanctions, transaction monitoring, and regulatory reporting under FINTRAC guidelines.
  • Own AML/ATF compliance reporting for Coinbase Canada, including drafting reports related to fiat and virtual asset transactions, STR and LVCTR filings, and ensuring all submissions meet FINTRAC guidelines and timelines.
  • Drive regulatory monitoring by tracking FINTRAC announcements, legislative changes, and industry developments, translating them into actionable updates for the Canada financial crimes compliance program.
  • Working knowledge of Canadian financial crimes compliance requirements, including FINTRAC guidelines, the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA), and related reporting obligations (STRs, LVCTRs)
  • Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality
  • 5+ years of financial crimes compliance experience in financial services with a focus on AML/ATF, KYC, and sanctions, preferably within cryptocurrency, fintech, or a FINTRAC-regulated entity
  • Demonstrated experience managing compliance cases, conducting EDD reviews, and producing regulatory filings and compliance reports with accuracy and within defined timelines
  • In-depth understanding of cryptocurrency transaction flows, including transaction monitoring, risk assessments, and the ability to apply AML/ATF frameworks to virtual asset activity

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent