Internal Audit Analyst (Fintech)

TL;DR

Internal Audit Analyst (Finance): Executing financial crime compliance audits end-to-end with an accent on scoping, risk assessment, and remediation validation. Focus on identifying control gaps in AML and sanctions regulations and partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen governance.

Location: Must be based in the USA or LATAM. Remote-first with mandatory quarterly in-person "surges".

Salary: $95,030 — $111,800 USD

Company

Coinbase is a remote-first financial technology company focused on increasing economic freedom through the crypto economy.

What you will do

• Execute end-to-end financial crime compliance audits, including scoping, risk and control assessments, and control testing.
• Draft clear, complete, and actionable workpapers and audit reports.
• Perform root cause analysis to identify control gaps and evaluate exception severity based on regulatory exposure.
• Develop risk-based recommendations and validate the remediation of prior audit findings through to closure.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of anti-money laundering and sanctions regulations across all operating jurisdictions.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in audit, compliance testing, or risk management within financial services.
• Proven ability to classify findings by severity based on likelihood, impact, and regulatory exposure.
• Ability to translate identified exceptions into proportionate conclusions and recommendations.
• Familiarity with data analysis techniques, with a preference for SQL.
• Experience managing multiple audit workstreams in a fully remote, asynchronous environment.
• Responsible use of generative AI to drive improvements in workflow efficiency and quality.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first culture with periodic intense in-person working sessions ("surges").
• High-performance environment that encourages pushing past perceived limits.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Financial perks such as 401(k), equity, and bonus eligibility.