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full-timeCompliance, International Investigations Associate
Coinbase · Remote - UK
Coinbase operates as a global cryptocurrency exchange platform focused on increasing economic freedom through digital asset services. This role within the Financial Intelligence Unit involves managing complex financial crime investigations across multiple international jurisdictions. As an associate in this compliance function, you will be responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of AML and CFT investigations, ranging from initial alert reviews to the submission of Suspicious Activity Reports and Suspicious Transaction Reports. The position requires a high level of analytical rigor, as you will conduct proactive investigations into on-chain activity, trading behaviors, and emerging threat typologies. You will collaborate closely with local MLROs, law enforcement agencies, and cross-functional teams to refine investigation strategies and improve internal control frameworks. This role is well-suited for a detail-oriented professional with significant experience in crypto-specific financial crime investigations, blockchain analytics, and regulatory reporting. Candidates should be comfortable navigating complex, high-impact matters and possess the ability to translate technical investigative findings into clear, actionable reports for diverse stakeholders. Proficiency in SQL and blockchain analysis tools is essential for success in this remote-first environment.
Ready to do the most impactful work of your career? At Coinbase , we are uncompromising on our mission to increase economic freedom. The bar is high, the environment is intense, and we like it that way. This isn't a place for complacency, it’s a place to be pushed past your perceived limits. If you're ready to build the future of finance alongside people who refuse to settle for "good enough," you belong here. Coinbase is a remote-first, but not remote-only company. Expect to get together quarterly for intense in-person working sessions called “surges.” learn more about working at Coinbase . As a Senior Investigator in Coinbase’s Financial Intelligence Unit within Compliance (2LoD), you’ll help drive Coinbase’s financial crime investigations capability across multiple jurisdictions. This team leads complex reactive and proactive investigations, develops intelligence on emerging typologies and risk patterns, and translates investigative insights into high-quality SAR/STR decisions, escalations and programme improvements. You’ll work on high-impact matters across Coinbase’s global platform, partnering closely with MLROs, local compliance teams, operations teams and cross functional stakeholders to protect Coinbase and its customers from financial crime. What you’ll do: Own end-to-end investigations into complex AML/CFT matters, from alert review or referral, through case development, disposition and SAR/STR submission to relevant FIUs. Conduct delegated MLRO reviews of Suspicious Transaction Reports and Suspicious Activity Reports prior to filing, ensuring accuracy, quality and regulatory defensibility. Lead proactive investigations, using transaction data, on-chain activity, trading behaviour and cross functional intelligence and OSINT to identify emerging typologies, threat patterns and high-risk activity. Develop actionable intelligence from casework and analytics to inform escalations, regulatory reporting, control enhancements and improvements to detection and investigation workflows. Partner internally with Country MLROs, local compliance teams, operations teams and other stakeholders on high-risk matters, information sharing and investigation strategy. Partner with law enforcement agencies and external stakeholders on suspicious activity reporting, information requests, and intelligence sharing. Support investigation quality through case review, structured feedback and contributions to policies, procedures, training and programme maturity. Required Skills and Experience: 4+ years conducting and reviewing complex crypto financial crime investigations including experience across a range of products such as retail and institutional transfers, spot trading and derivatives. Experience preparing, reviewing and filing SARs/STRs with strong understanding of multi-jurisdiction AML/CTF regulatory obligations and reporting expectations. Demonstrated ability to perform data-driven investigations using SQL, blockchain analytics tools and other research techniques to extract investigative insights, identify suspicious behaviour and develop defensible conclusions. Strong investigative judgement and the ability to produce clear, structured long-form reports tailored to technical, compliance, leadership, and cross-functional audiences. Experience identifying financial crime typologies, contributing to proactive investigations and turning investigative findings into programme or control improvements. Utilises generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality. P78210 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): £55,620 — £61,800 GBP 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. US Applicants: View Employee Rights , Know Your Rights , and E-Verify Notice of Participation. Accommodations: If you are an individual with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation, email us your request and contact info at accommodations[at]coinbase.com. Need screen reading technology? Click here to download a free compatible screen reader and view the tutorial . Data Privacy & Arbitration: By submitting your application, you agree to our Candidate Privacy Notice . US applicants: By submitting your application, you agree to Arbitration of Disput
| Role | Compliance, International Investigations Associate |
|---|---|
| Company | Coinbase |
| Location | Remote - UK |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-09-24 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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- 1ApplicationSubmit your resume through the apply link.
- 2ScreeningRecruiter reviews your background against the role.
- 3AssessmentA technical test, assignment, or coding round, depending on the role.
- 4Interview(s)One or more rounds with the hiring team.
- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
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