CoinbasePosted 2w ago

Institutional Operations Intern

Institutional Operations Intern at Coinbase scores 40 out of 100 on AI centrality, which makes it AI Level 2 of 4 (Uses AI) on this board. The level measures how much of the work is AI, not seniority.

Remote (Hybrid - New York, NY)intern$40/hr

AI in this role

Support institutional operations, risk management, and process improvement leveraging generative AI tools.

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operationsdata-analysisrisk-managementcross-functional-collaboration

Ready to do the most impactful work of your career? At Coinbase, we are uncompromising on our mission to increase economic freedom. The bar is high, the environment is intense, and we like it that way. This isn't a place for complacency, it’s a place to be pushed past your perceived limits. If you're ready to build the future of finance alongside people who refuse to settle for "good enough," you belong here. Coinbase is a remote-first, but not remote-only company. Expect to get together quarterly for intense in-person working sessions called “surges.” learn more about working at Coinbase.

This is a 12-week internship during summer 2027.

Join the Institutional Operations Solutions (IOS) team within the Institutional group as a Institutional Operations Intern. This team manages risk and delivers operational solutions across Coinbase’s Institutional organization, supporting a broad range of teams and functions that help scale the institutional business. You'll work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders and institutional clients, tackling real operational challenges.

What you'll do:

Support day-to-day IOS operations while identifying and managing operational risk across compliance and regulatory requirements
Identify opportunities to improve existing processes and risk management capabilities, recommending solutions backed by data analysis
Partner with Product, Engineering, and other cross-functional stakeholders to build technology solutions that support institutional operations at scale
Analyze data sets and deliver recommendations grounded in sound quantitative reasoning
Collaborate with fellow interns on a group project solving a real business problem, presenting findings and solutions to the leadership team

Required Skills and Experience:

Currently pursuing a degree or certificate in business, management, finance, accounting, or a related discipline
Demonstrated problem-solving ability with capacity to identify second-order effects and streamline processes accordingly
Proven willingness to engage cross-functional stakeholders and collaborate in team settings
Familiarity with finance or banking concepts, with interest in crypto and digital assets
Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality

Position ID: P78040

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Pay Transparency Notice: Depending on your work location, the target hourly rate for this position can range as detailed below. Hourly Rate:$40—$40 USD

Application Limit: Candidates may submit a maximum of 3 applications within a 6-month period.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Coinbase is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. Applicants with criminal histories will be considered consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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OperationsData AnalysisRisk ManagementCross Functional CollaborationGenerative AI

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