Compliance Program Manager

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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. 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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted partner to the Chief Compliance Officer, driving strategic and operational alignment across the Compliance team; connecting day-to-day execution to long-term organizational goals and thereby amplifying their effectiveness.
• Coordinate and drive projects across Compliance verticals (e.g., Consumer & Base, Institutional, Central Compliance and Compliance Product Strategy & Programs) 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 (tracking progress and surfacing risks).
• Drive standardization of key operational processes (e.g., scheduling, staff workflow) to drive consistency and efficiency.
• Manage stakeholder communication and alignment across Compliance and other functions, acting as a liaison between the CCO and cross-functional partners.
• Develop high-quality reporting and executive-level communications (e.g., preparing board materials, executive level business updates) to enable clear, efficient and accountable decision-making.
• Support special projects on behalf of the CCO and Compliance leadership, including cross-functional initiatives and org-wide deliverables.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in project management, strategic operations, or a related role, preferably in crypto, compliance, legal, policy, or financial services.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross-functional programs with a focus on execution and clarity.
• Experience supporting strategic planning, goal setting, and operational cadence (e.g., OKRs, annual planning).
• Experience managing team operations such as budget, headcount, or planning processes.
• Strong written and verbal communicator; comfortable preparing materials or presenting to senior audiences.
• Ability to develop executive-level reporting and presentations (board materials, business updates).
• Enthusiasm for working on novel issues in a turbocharged environment, combined with a proclivity for proactive collaboration when problem solving.
• High integrity, sound judgment, and ability to build trust across stakeholders at all levels.
• High emotional intelligence 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.

Compensation & Other Details

• Pay Range: $157,590—$185,400 USD (target annual salary, depending on work location). Full time offers also include bonus eligibility, equity eligibility, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).
• Job #: P73201
• Coinbase is remote-first but not remote-only; in-person participation is required throughout the year for team/company offsites and other activities.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision plans with generous employee contributions
• Health Savings Account with company contributions
• Disability and Life Insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Wellness Stipend, Mobile/Internet Reimbursement, Connections Stipend
• Volunteer Time Off, Fertility Counseling and Benefits
• Generous Time off/Leave Policy
• Option to get paid in digital currency

AI Disclosure & Privacy

• Coinbase is piloting AI tools for initial screening interviews and interview intelligence for transcription/summarization for select roles. Human recruiters review interview responses; AI is not used to make employment decisions.
• Global data privacy notice and applicant rights links provided in the original posting.