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At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It’s a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, every day, as we build the emerging onchain platform — and with it, the future global financial system.
To achieve our mission, we’re seeking a very specific candidate. We want someone who is passionate about our mission and who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system. We want someone who is eager to leave their mark on the world, who relishes the pressure and privilege of working with high caliber colleagues, and who actively seeks feedback to keep leveling up. We want someone who will run towards, not away from, solving the company’s hardest problems.
Our work culture is intense and isn’t for everyone. But if you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you, there’s no better place to be.
While many roles at Coinbase are remote-first, we are not remote-only. In-person participation is required throughout the year. Team and company-wide offsites are held multiple times annually to foster collaboration, connection, and alignment. Attendance is expected and fully supported.
Coinbase is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Regulatory, Program Manager to join our dynamic Legal & Compliance team. This role will be crucial in supporting the management of Coinbase’s state money transmission licenses. The Regulatory, Program Manager will be primarily responsible for ensuring timely and accurate regulatory reporting and notifications under these licenses, as well as assisting with other licensing-related tasks. A key aspect of this role involves significant cross-functional collaboration to gather necessary information from various teams across Coinbase. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of regulatory requirements, knowledge of the cryptocurrency industry, excellent project management skills, and the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders. Prior experience with state money transmission reporting regimes is required.
What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties):
- Manage and execute the preparation and submission of periodic and ad-hoc regulatory reports required under state money transmission licenses.
- Track and ensure timely submission of all regulatory notifications, including changes in control, key personnel updates, and other reportable events.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive calendar of all state regulatory reporting deadlines and notification requirements.
- Interpret state regulatory requirements and translate them into actionable processes and procedures.
- Collaborate extensively with internal stakeholders, including Legal, Compliance, Product, Engineering, and Operations teams, to gather necessary information for regulatory filings.
- Maintain organized and up-to-date records of all state licenses, regulatory filings, and correspondence.
- Assist in the preparation and coordination of regulatory examinations and audits related to state licenses.
- Monitor changes in state money transmission laws and regulations and assess their potential impact on Coinbase’s licensing obligations.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of internal processes and controls related to state license management.
- Support other licensing-related projects and initiatives as needed.
What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a regulatory compliance role, preferably within the financial services or technology industry.
- Familiarity with the cryptocurrency or blockchain industry.
- Demonstrated experience with regulatory reporting and notification processes, with prior experience in state money transmission reporting regimes.
- Strong understanding of state regulatory requirements and the ability to interpret complex regulations.
- Excellent organizational, project management, and time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to work effectively and build strong relationships with cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Nice to haves:
- Experience in a regulatory compliance role within a cryptocurrency or blockchain company
- Experience interacting with state regulatory agencies.
- Experience with GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) tools.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Legal Studies, Finance, Public Policy).
- Paralegal certification or equivalent experience.
Job #: P70612
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Please be advised that each candidate may submit a maximum of four applications within any 30-day period. We encourage you to carefully evaluate how your skills and interests align with Coinbase's roles before applying.
Commitment to Equal OpportunityCoinbase is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law. Coinbase will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. For US applicants, you may view the Know Your Rights notice here. Additionally, Coinbase participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.
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