Über diese AMLCO & Senior Compliance Associate Stelle bei Coinbase
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As the AMLCO & Senior Compliance Associate for Coinbase's Cyprus MiFID entity, you'll own Financial Crime Compliance (AML/CFT) while supporting the Head of Compliance in building and running the broader compliance program. The Compliance team ensures our Cyprus operations meet CySEC and EU regulatory expectations across AML/CFT, MiFID conduct, Market Abuse, and data protection, enabling the business to scale safely. You'll combine formal AMLCO responsibilities with hands-on second-line oversight of risk assessment, monitoring, policy governance, training, and regulatory engagement.
Hybrid Role: Please expect to be remote 4 days per week and in-office on Wednesdays.
What you'll do:
- Own all AMLCO deliverables for the Cyprus MiFID entity, including the Annual AMLCO Report, AML Risk Assessment, and periodic financial crime compliance reporting to senior management and the Board.
- Lead second-line monitoring and testing across AML/CFT and broader conduct/compliance areas, documenting results, findings, and remediation actions for internal governance bodies.
- Drive regulatory engagement with CySEC, the FIU, and competent authorities, coordinating responses to information requests, inspections, and thematic reviews.
Partner with first-line teams to assess the effectiveness of onboarding, KYC/EDD, sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, and STR/SAR reporting controls, escalating gaps and driving remediation. - Build and maintain local compliance and AML/CFT policies, procedures, and frameworks aligned with EU/Cyprus requirements (MiFID II, AMLD, MiCA) and group-level standards.
- Support the Head of Compliance with day-to-day oversight, governance preparation, and key projects, serving as deputy during periods of absence.
Required Skills and Experience:
- 4-6 years in compliance roles within Cyprus-regulated financial services, with direct AML/CFT and MiFID investment services exposure, including at least 2 years in senior-level positions.
- CySEC Advanced and CySEC AML certifications held.
- Demonstrated experience preparing AMLCO deliverables (Annual Reports, AML Risk Assessments) and executing second-line monitoring/testing programs.
- Proven track record engaging with CySEC, the FIU, or external auditors through inspections, thematic reviews, or regulatory reporting cycles.
- Hands-on experience drafting compliance policies and operating or overseeing AML/CFT frameworks within EU-regulated entities.
- Fluency in English required; Greek language proficiency is a strong plus.
- Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.
Req ID: P76940
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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).
- Application Limit: Candidates may submit a maximum of 3 applications within a 6-month period.
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- AI Disclosure: Coinbase is piloting an AI tool based on machine learning technologies to conduct initial screening interviews to qualified applicants. The tool simulates realistic interview scenarios and engages in dynamic conversation. Coinbase is also piloting an AI interview intelligence platform to transcribe and summarize interview notes, allowing our interviewers to fully focus on you as the candidate. Coinbase will not use AI to make decisions impacting employment.
