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CoinbaseSenior Identity Risk & Scam Analyst
Coinbase seeks a Senior Identity Risk & Scam Analyst to join the Consumer & Business group's Risk Analytics team. This full-time position is offered on a…
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Coinbase seeks a Senior Identity Risk & Scam Analyst to join the Consumer & Business group's Risk Analytics team. This full-time position is offered on a remote basis, though employees are required to gather quarterly for in-person working sessions known as surges. The employer operates with a focus on increasing economic freedom. In this role, the incumbent will take ownership of identifying and mitigating account takeover and scam risks across…
Job Description
Coinbase seeks a Senior Identity Risk & Scam Analyst to join the Consumer & Business group's Risk Analytics team. This full-time position is offered on a remote basis, though employees are required to gather quarterly for in-person working sessions known as surges. The employer operates with a focus on increasing economic freedom.
In this role, the incumbent will take ownership of identifying and mitigating account takeover and scam risks across the platform. Key duties involve building defenses, defining success metrics, and leveraging data to drive strategic decisions that impact millions of users.
This opportunity is well-suited for professionals with extensive backgrounds in risk management who possess strong technical data analysis skills. Candidates will collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, and Data Science teams to develop custom prevention strategies and investigate anomalous customer behavior.
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end risk controls for account takeover and scam prevention as the business expands
- Establish risk success metrics and reporting frameworks to drive continuous improvement
- Utilize data analysis to evaluate risk decisions and measure tradeoffs for large customer segments
- Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Data Science divisions on custom risk strategies
- Translate data findings into clear recommendations for senior product and risk leadership
- Examine alerts regarding suspicious customer and transaction behavior to mitigate fraud and scams
Requirements
- At least 6 years of practical risk experience within financial services or e-commerce
- Minimum 2 years of focused experience fighting account takeover and scams inside a Trust and Safety, Fraud, or Account Security role
- At least 2 years of professional data analysis experience utilizing SQL, Python, and large-scale databases
- Demonstrated skill with business intelligence and data visualization platforms like Tableau, Looker, or Superset
- Experience independently scoping and delivering analytics projects alongside cross-functional teams
- Familiarity with cryptocurrency ecosystem fraud trends and blockchain analytics
Core Skills
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- 401(k) plan
- Equity eligibility
- Bonus eligibility
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What is the location and remote work policy for this position?
The role is remote-first, meaning team members work remotely but are expected to attend quarterly in-person working sessions called surges.
What is the salary range for the Senior Identity Risk & Scam Analyst role?
The annual base salary ranges from $167,280 to $196,800 USD, with exact pay varying by location. Total compensation may also include equity and bonuses.
What experience is required to apply?
Applicants must have at least six years of hands-on risk experience in financial services or e-commerce, including a minimum of two years focused on combating account takeover and scams.
Are there any application limits?
Candidates are limited to submitting a maximum of three applications within a six-month period.
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