Security Analyst, Institutional Trust & Safety

Details

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 the future global financial system.

The Security Operations Team defends Coinbase against sophisticated attackers to protect digital assets and ensure a safe experience for customers and employees. As Coinbase scales globally, the team scales using tooling, automation, and strategic growth to protect the next billion users of crypto.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the dedicated Trust & Safety (T&S) expert for Institutional teams, providing guidance on product development, feature rollouts, and operational readiness to embed security into institutional offerings.
• Build and own the operational security framework for institutional clients, including identity verification, security protocols, and account recovery workflows.
• Act as the primary T&S point of contact and investigation lead for institutional-related security incidents; coordinate incident response with internal teams (Institutional, Engineering, Legal) and manage partner communications.
• Gain and maintain expert-level knowledge of institutional-specific tools and systems; work with technical teams to define requirements and ensure access and capabilities for effective monitoring and investigation.
• Continuously improve tooling and processes to enhance monitoring, investigation, and overall operational security.
• Assist in developing, documenting, and maintaining operational policies and procedures for institutional account security.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in Trust & Safety, Risk Management, Fraud Prevention, or a related operational field, with a proven track record of handling complex investigations.
• Strong incident response and operational ownership skills; capable of leading investigations and driving resolution with urgency and precision.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills; able to translate complex security concepts into clear, actionable guidance for technical and non-technical partners.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and building processes and policies from the ground up; an operator mindset with high ownership.

Nice to Haves

• Prior experience working with institutional, corporate, or B2B clients in financial services or technology.
• Experience with SQL or other data analysis tools to support investigations.
• Familiarity with cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and associated risks.
• Formal training in project management or process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean Six Sigma).

Pay and Benefits

• Target annual salary (full-time): €108,753 — €108,753 EUR.
• Full-time offers include bonus eligibility, equity eligibility, and benefits (medical, dental, vision).

Additional Notes

• Many Coinbase roles are remote-first but not remote-only; in-person participation is required throughout the year (team and company offsites multiple times annually). Attendance is expected and supported.
• Coinbase is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Global data privacy and applicant processing notices apply.
• AI pilot tools may be used for initial screening interviews for select roles; a human recruiter reviews interview responses.