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About this role
Join Coinbase as a SAM Analyst III to conduct transaction monitoring investigations, ensuring compliance with BSA/AML regulations while working in a remote-first environment.
Description
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.
Responsibilities
What you'll do:
- Own end-to-end investigative review and analysis of automated transaction monitoring alerts and referrals sourced from law enforcement requests and other Coinbase business lines, in support of BSA/AML regulatory compliance programs.
- Analyze transaction activity, KYC information, and evidence from external tools and systems to determine the legitimacy of customer behavior across multiple products, recommending whether activity warrants escalation or SAR filing.
- Draft clear, accurate SAR narratives and maintain detailed investigation documentation to demonstrate compliance with regulations, internal policies, and audit requirements.
- Incorporate feedback from the Quality Assurance team and participate in calibration sessions to continuously improve investigation accuracy and consistency.
- Support process improvements within the TMS Compliance function by identifying gaps in procedures, contributing to documentation standards, and staying current with developments in KYC, BSA/AML, and OFAC regulations.
Requirements
Required Skills and Experience:
- 4+ years of experience in financial services, crypto, or fintech with a focus on transaction monitoring, BSA/AML compliance, or financial crime investigations.
- Proven experience drafting and filing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) with accurate, well-structured narratives that meet regulatory standards.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret complex transaction patterns across multiple products, apply regulatory requirements to case investigations, and make independent escalation decisions.
- Familiarity with transaction monitoring systems, KYC/CDD processes, and compliance tools (e.g., Hummingbird, Chainalysis, or similar).
- Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.
Conditions & Benefits
Pay Transparency Notice:
- 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): $85,850 — $101,000 USD.
Job Details
Salary$75,000–$125,000
LocationRemote
AI Score★★★★★★★★☆☆ 8/10
PostedSep 16, 2026 (4d ago)
Tags & Skills
cryptofintechOtherremote
Tech Stack
BSA/AML compliancetransaction monitoringfinancial crime investigationsKYCcompliance tools