Compliance Program Manager

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64d • $157,590 - $185,400

About The Position

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. The CCO leads Coinbase's global compliance strategy, ensuring the company meets regulatory obligations while enabling the responsible growth of its digital assets business. Reporting directly to the CCO, this Program Manager will act as a trusted and strategic partner - driving strategic planning, operational alignment, and standardized processes across the Compliance team. The role is designed to amplify the CCO’s effectiveness by ensuring priorities are executed efficiently, resources are managed effectively, and processes run with consistency and rigor.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in project management, strategic operations, or a related role, preferably in crypto, compliance, legal, policy, or financial services.
• Subject matter expertise on financial services or technology issues affecting the crypto industry is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross-functional programs with a focus on execution and clarity.
• Experience supporting strategic planning, goal setting, and operational cadence.
• Experience managing team operations such as budget, headcount, or planning processes.
• Strong written and verbal communicator; comfortable preparing materials or presenting to senior audiences.
• Enthusiasm for working on novel issues in a turbocharged environment.
• High integrity, sound judgment, and ability to build trust across stakeholders at all levels.
• High EQ and a passion for acting like an owner.

Nice To Haves

• Proven business savvy, including an understanding of the marketplace, competitive landscape, and technology drivers for sustained operating results.
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks across TradFi, crypto, and DeFi.
• Financial services, financial regulatory, or accounting / finance experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted partner to the Chief Compliance Officer, driving strategic and operational alignment across the Compliance team.
• Coordinate and drive projects across Compliance verticals to ensure consistency and cohesion.
• Lead strategic planning and core resource management, including budget tracking, headcount requests, quarterly and annual planning, and oversight of team-wide OKRs.
• Drive standardization of key operational processes to drive consistency and efficiency.
• Manage stakeholder communication and alignment across Compliance and other functions.
• Develop high-quality reporting and executive-level communications to enable clear, efficient and accountable decision-making.
• Support special projects on behalf of the CCO and Compliance leadership.

Benefits

• Full time offers from Coinbase include bonus eligibility + equity eligibility + benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees