Compliance, Senior Associate

What you'll do:

• Own AML/ATF compliance reporting for Coinbase Canada, including drafting reports related to fiat and virtual asset transactions, STR and LVCTR filings, and ensuring all submissions meet FINTRAC guidelines and timelines.
• Manage and review assigned compliance cases within defined SLAs, providing clear guidance to internal stakeholders on escalations, EDD reviews, and high-risk or complex matters.
• Drive regulatory monitoring by tracking FINTRAC announcements, legislative changes, and industry developments, translating them into actionable updates for the Canada financial crimes compliance program.
• Coordinate responses to requests for information (RFIs) from fiat partners, ensuring timely and accurate extraction of user data and supporting documentation in line with local regulatory expectations.
• Lead or support automation initiatives aimed at streamlining KYC, EDD, and reporting processes, partnering with CX, Legal, and Tech teams to improve data consistency, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Execute risk assessments and compliance reporting for Canada, ensuring systems and controls effectively address financial crime risks across the entity.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years of financial crimes compliance experience in financial services with a focus on AML/ATF, KYC, and sanctions, preferably within cryptocurrency, fintech, or a FINTRAC-regulated entity.
• Working knowledge of Canadian financial crimes compliance requirements, including FINTRAC guidelines, the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA), and related reporting obligations (STRs, LVCTRs).
• Demonstrated experience managing compliance cases, conducting EDD reviews, and producing regulatory filings and compliance reports with accuracy and within defined timelines.
• In-depth understanding of cryptocurrency transaction flows, including transaction monitoring, risk assessments, and the ability to apply AML/ATF frameworks to virtual asset activity.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.

Pay Transparency Notice: The target annual base salary for this position can range as detailed below. Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility and benefits (including medical, dental, and vision).

Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus):$122,100—$122,100 CAD

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