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CoinbaseGFCO Program Manager
Coinbase operates as a remote-first financial technology company dedicated to expanding economic freedom globally, utilizing periodic in-person work sessions referred to as surges for its teams.…
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Coinbase operates as a remote-first financial technology company dedicated to expanding economic freedom globally, utilizing periodic in-person work sessions referred to as surges for its teams. The organization is seeking an independent professional for a remote GFCO Program Manager position at the L6 level. This individual will join the GFCO Programs team to function as the end-to-end owner of financial crimes compliance operations experiences, automation, and global product footprints. The…
Job Description
Coinbase operates as a remote-first financial technology company dedicated to expanding economic freedom globally, utilizing periodic in-person work sessions referred to as surges for its teams. The organization is seeking an independent professional for a remote GFCO Program Manager position at the L6 level. This individual will join the GFCO Programs team to function as the end-to-end owner of financial crimes compliance operations experiences, automation, and global product footprints.
The position suits an experienced program manager who can operate with high autonomy, direct strategy, and collaborate across numerous cross-functional departments including Central Compliance, Compliance Technology, Engineering and Architecture, Operations, Workforce Management, Financial Crimes Data Intelligence, and Legal. Responsibilities center on designing, governing, and continuously improving compliance operations through artificial intelligence-first principles to ensure regulatory soundness, protect the enterprise, and enhance customer experiences. Candidates must be prepared to manage multi-constraint program areas like Suspicious Activity Monitoring automation, Enhanced Due Diligence volume reduction, complaints, and new jurisdiction launches.
This role demands deep engagement in regulatory obligations, operational gap analysis, model performance signals, and risk management. The position requires navigating complex environments with critical resource constraints while maintaining transparent communication and trade-off recommendations for leadership.
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end program strategy, planning, and execution for complex compliance program areas such as Suspicious Activity Monitoring automation, Enhanced Due Diligence volume reduction, and complaints
- Develop program charters, roadmaps, and governance frameworks for multi-constraint programs featuring external regulatory commitments
- Lead cross-functional delivery across five or more teams including Compliance Technology, Engineering and Architecture, Operations, Workforce Management, Legal, and Analytics
- Translate regulatory obligations, operational gaps, and model performance signals into prioritized program strategies using an Eliminate, Optimize, and Automate framework
- Direct launch readiness for new products, jurisdictions, and entity expansions by ensuring anti-money laundering obligation mapping, tooling updates, and training content are complete prior to go-live
- Identify and resolve program risks while providing trade-off recommendations to leadership
- Drive cost savings projections through automation and operational efficiency initiatives that are validated by Workforce Management
- Manage program intake discipline by ensuring all automation requests and tooling changes enter through formal channels with documented requirements and testing plans
- Author strategy and decision documents including charters and decision frameworks for Director and Vice President level audiences
- Handle the feedback loop between automation outputs, quality control findings, and investigator feedback to continuously improve automation models
- Lead Code Yellow-equivalent responses for major lookback events, regulatory deadlines, and volume surges
Requirements
- Possess at least 8 years of program or project management experience
- Have a minimum of 3 years of experience in financial crimes compliance, anti-money laundering, Bank Secrecy Act operations, or a related regulatory domain
- Demonstrate the ability to independently drive large-scale, multi-stakeholder programs in a regulated environment with minimal guidance
- Show deep understanding of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing program operations, including transaction monitoring systems, enhanced due diligence, screening, and suspicious activity report filing workflows
- Provide references
Qualifications
- Hold a Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, Operations, Finance, Law, or a related discipline
Core Skills
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Equity eligibility
- Bonus eligibility
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this position remote?
Yes, Coinbase operates as a remote-first company, though employees are expected to gather quarterly for in-person working sessions called surges.
What is the salary range for this role?
The annual base salary range is $166,345 to $225,055 USD, excluding equity, bonuses, and benefits.
What are the core experience requirements?
Candidates must have at least 8 years of program or project management experience, with a minimum of 3 years specifically in financial crimes compliance, anti-money laundering, Bank Secrecy Act operations, or a related regulatory domain.
Are there application limits for candidates?
Yes, candidates may submit a maximum of 3 applications within a 6-month period.
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