Manager, Risk Analytics

Details

At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. As a Manager on the Risk Analytics team you will build and lead a new Account Security function to safeguard users and the integrity of the platform. This role reports to the Director, Risk Analytics and Operations and is based remotely in the United States. The ideal candidate is a strategic, data-driven leader with a builder’s mindset, passionate about applying knowledge at the intersection of traditional risk and the cryptoeconomy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a growing team of analysts, shaping risk strategy focused on account security and account takeover (ATO) prevention.
• Balance leadership with hands-on contribution: write complex SQL queries and guide technical investigations.
• Define core risk metrics, build reporting frameworks, and drive continuous improvement by identifying monitoring gaps and prioritizing enhancements.
• Translate data findings into clear narratives that influence senior risk, product, and engineering decisions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and Data Science to achieve security and trust objectives.
• Develop secure user experiences that maintain trust while ensuring quick, seamless access and recovery for legitimate users.
• Lead incident response efforts by managing workstreams during significant fraud events and organizing post-mortem initiatives.

Requirements

• 7+ years of hands-on risk experience in e-commerce or financial services.
• 4+ years of direct experience combating account takeover (ATO) and scams in Fraud, Trust & Safety, Risk, or Account Security roles.
• 2+ years of people management or leading analysts/tech leads; ability to coach while remaining hands-on with SQL and Python.
• Professional experience using SQL and Python; able to write complex queries and perform technical investigations.
• Proficiency with business intelligence and data visualization tools (examples: Tableau, Looker, Superset).
• Strong communication and storytelling skills; able to translate analytics into actionable recommendations for stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven ability to independently scope and deliver analytics projects while collaborating cross-functionally with Product, Data Science, and Engineering.
• Understanding of blockchain analytics and/or fraud trends within the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
• BA/BS degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science) or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrated cultural fit with Coinbase values: clarity, positive energy, continuous learning, and efficient execution.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with Databricks.

Pay & Benefits

• Target annual salary range: $193,270—$228,200 USD (depends on work location). Full-time offers also include bonus eligibility, equity eligibility, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).
• Benefits include: Medical, Dental and Vision plans, Health Savings Account with company contributions, Disability and Life Insurance, 401(k) with company match, Wellness stipend, Mobile/Internet reimbursement, Connections stipend, Volunteer Time Off, Fertility counseling and benefits, generous time off/leave policy, and the option to be paid in digital currency.

Additional Notes

• Role is remote in the United States with required in-person participation throughout the year (team and company-wide offsites multiple times annually). Attendance at offsites is expected and supported.
• Job #: P72350