Coinbase: Compliance, Senior Associate — Remote - Canada

Coinbase lists a Compliance, Senior Associate opening in Remote - Canada. The job description covers AI, CAD, process improvement, compliance, stakeholder management.

Recruitment overview

OrganisationCoinbase
Post / roleCompliance, Senior Associate
DepartmentLegal & Compliance
Employment typeNot specified
Notification / job ID8232451
Job locationRemote - Canada
Work arrangementRemote
Educational qualificationDegree / qualification: Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Experience required5+ 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
Salary / stipendSee employer notice for pay details
Last date to applySee official notice

About Coinbase

Coinbase works on digital-asset and financial technology, with its recruitment material discussing an open financial system and crypto-related markets. Its advertised business activities connect consumer and business products with engineering, financial operations and regulated-market development. The company describes local product initiatives alongside the compliance, policy and operational work needed to support them. This gives the business both a technology dimension and a financial-services context, with product delivery linked to the requirements of the markets in which it operates.

The position and its setting

Coinbase lists Compliance, Senior Associate in Remote - Canada, under reference 8232451. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

  • Department: Legal & Compliance
  • Employer listing date: 30 September 2026

Responsibilities and work described

  • 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
  • Management: and review assigned compliance cases within defined SLAs, providing clear guidance to internal stakeholders on escalations, EDD reviews, and high-risk or complex matters
  • Drive regulatory monitoring by tracking FINTRAC announcements, legislative changes, and industry developments, translating them into actionable updates for the Canada financial crimes compliance program
  • Coordination: responses to requests for information (RFIs) from fiat partners, ensuring timely and accurate extraction of user data and supporting documentation in line with local regulatory expectations
  • Leadership: or support automation initiatives aimed at streamlining KYC, EDD, and reporting processes, partnering with CX, Legal, and Tech teams to improve data consistency, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency
  • Execute risk assessments and compliance reporting for Canada, ensuring systems and controls effectively address financial crime risks across the entity
  • Required Skills and

Essential requirements and candidate background

  • 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
  • Knowledge: 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)
  • 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
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality
  • 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)

Preferred experience and additional strengths

  • $122,100 — $122,100 CAD
  • Application Limit: Candidates may submit a maximum of 3 applications within a 6-month period
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  • 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
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Location, schedule and contract conditions

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  • Work arrangement: Remote
  • Advertised location: Remote - Canada

Pay and application dates

A verified salary figure is not established in this article. An online estimate for another Compliance, Senior Associate vacancy is not an offer for reference 8232451; use the employer’s own pay disclosure and recruitment communication.

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How to apply to Coinbase

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Open the official Coinbase posting below and match the title and reference 8232451.

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Practical preparation: AI

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Relevant skills

  • AI/ML
  • AI
  • CAD
  • process improvement
  • compliance
  • stakeholder management

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