Senior Compliance Tech Analyst, Platform (Compliance Automation)

About the Role

The Compliance Technology team operates at the intersection of compliance, product, and engineering, collaborating closely with various stakeholders to ensure that monitoring and investigative controls are effective, measurable, and auditable. As a Senior Compliance Tech Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the company's compliance data strategy, working to improve signal quality, define control performance metrics, and create scalable tooling that enhances the trustworthiness and usability of compliance data.

Coinbase is a remote-first company, but not remote-only, with quarterly in-person working sessions that bring teams together for intense collaborative work. This unique approach allows for the flexibility of remote work while fostering a strong sense of community and teamwork.

What You Will Do

• Build and maintain curated datasets and data models that power compliance controls across Transaction Monitoring, EDD/KYC, and Screening systems.
• Own data quality for compliance datasets, implementing validation checks, monitoring, lineage tracking, and documentation to ensure outputs are accurate, complete, and audit-ready.
• Partner with cross-functional engineering teams and Compliance stakeholders to close upstream data gaps, standardize instrumentation, and translate control requirements into scalable data structures and feature sets.
• Drive detection signal quality improvements by analyzing detection outputs, identifying opportunities to reduce non-actionable noise while protecting sensitivity, and defining success metrics for controlled rollouts.
• Execute measurement frameworks for compliance control effectiveness, including coverage, timeliness, stability, and outcome-based metrics, and build repeatable reporting pipelines consumable by Compliance leaders, operations teams, and auditors.
• Collaborate with the Compliance team to understand regulatory requirements and ensure that data solutions meet these needs.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation for data pipelines and compliance systems.
• Participate in the design and implementation of new compliance tools and technologies.
• Provide technical support and training to Compliance teams on the use of compliance data systems.

What We Are Looking For

• 3-5 years of experience in analytics engineering, data engineering, or data-heavy technical roles.
• Advanced SQL proficiency, including complex transformations, performance tuning, and data quality checks.
• Experience building and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines and data models using tools such as dbt, Airflow, or equivalent orchestration/transformation frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to execute on ambiguous, cross-functional projects in regulated environments with clear written and verbal communication.
• Python skills applied to automation, pipeline development, and data analysis.
• Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.
• Experience working in a remote or distributed team environment.
• Strong understanding of data privacy and security principles.
• Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms such as AWS or GCP.

Nice to Have

• Experience in the financial or fintech industry, particularly in compliance or risk management.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements such as BSA/AML and related standards.
• Familiarity with machine learning or artificial intelligence applications in compliance.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Certification in data science, analytics, or a related field.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Equity in Coinbase.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Flexible PTO policy and paid holidays.
• Remote work stipend and equipment budget.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Access to a network of talented professionals in the fintech space.

• Ensure your resume and cover letter highlight specific examples of compliance data management and analysis experience.
• Be prepared to discuss your understanding of regulatory requirements and how you've applied this knowledge in previous roles.
• Showcase your ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, such as compliance officers or business leaders.
• Familiarize yourself with Coinbase's products and services to demonstrate your interest in the company and its mission.
• Consider creating a portfolio that demonstrates your skills in data analysis, visualization, and compliance technology.
• Prepare questions to ask the interviewer about the team's dynamics, the company culture, and opportunities for growth and development.