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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. But if you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you, there’s no better place to be.
The Internal Audit Senior Analytics Associate will work within the Internal Audit team to pull, test, and analyze key systems and tools data.
The ideal candidate will be capable of measuring system and model performance, conduct data analysis to test the design and operational effectiveness of key compliance controls, and perform comprehensive testing of system changes. This role requires a deep understanding of SQL and Snowflake, data ETL processes, as well as the ability to build metrics and reports to support internal audit activities.
The ideal candidate will work highly independently, identifying creative solutions to test complex data sets and data flows, and generating accurate data extracts and reports that will support the internal audit team in their control testing. In addition, the candidate should have working knowledge of BSA/AML compliance, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening and customer risk rating.
What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties):
- Data Analysis for Compliance Control Testing:
- Perform in-depth data analysis to assess the design and operational effectiveness of key compliance controls via writing complex, yet efficient and reusable SQL code.
- Identify potential areas of risk and provide recommendations for improvement.
- System/Model Change Testing:
- Conduct detailed testing of system or model changes to validate their impact and ensure they meet compliance and performance requirements.
- Document and communicate the results of testing to relevant stakeholders.
- Independent and Creative Problem-Solving:
- Work highly independently, identifying and implementing creative solutions to test complex data sets and data flows.
- Proactively seek out and address challenges in data testing and analysis, ensuring robust and reliable results.
- Complex Data Extracts and Reports:
- Produce data extracts and reports via SQL from a variety of sources that will support the internal audit team in their control testing.
- Translate vague and complex data requests into clear and actionable requirements.
- Ensure data exports are accurate, comprehensive, and aligned with audit requirements.
- ETL Process Testing:
- Test data ETL (extraction, transformation and load) from upstream production systems into the data repository, and from the data repository into the Compliance Tools.
- Validate data completeness and accuracy during ETL process.
- Develop and Improve Metrics and Dashboards:
- Design, develop, and enhance metrics and dashboards to measure the performance of various systems within the organization.
- Ensure that metrics and dashboards provide actionable insights for the Internal Audit team.
What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):
- Minimum 3 years of technology experience in a data analytics role at a technology, consulting, financial institution, or a financial technology firm.
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Excellent analytical skills; strong SQL and data visualization skills.
- Understanding of BSA/AML compliance program, AML transaction monitoring and screening (Sanctions, PEP, Adverse Media) controls, KYC and risk rating, and regulatory/management reporting.
- Knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC): requirements development, system design, development, testing and production launch.
- Ability to optimally collaborate in a cross-functional environment and under minimal direction.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strong understanding of ETL processes and experience in testing and validating ETL workflows.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex data insights to non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
Nice to haves:
- Experience with Model Validations and Regulatory Examinations.
- Experience with GitHub.
- Programming experience in Python.
- Knowledge of data visualization tools like Looker, Superset, Tableau.
- Experience in the financial services industry or a highly regulated environment.
- Knowledge of cryptocurrency.
PID: P69352
Please be advised that each candidate may submit a maximum of four applications within any 30-day period. We encourage you to carefully evaluate how your skills and interests align with Coinbase's roles before applying.
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