Internal Audit Senior Associate, Operations & Compliance

Coinbase is hiring an Internal Audit Senior Associate, Operations & Compliance for a remote role open to applicants in United States. It pays $109k-$128k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Coinbase.

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Internal Audit Senior Associate executing risk-based operational and compliance audits to strengthen Coinbase's control environment.

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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.

As an Internal Audit Senior Associate on the Internal Audit team within Finance, you'll execute risk-based operational and compliance audits end-to-end, covering planning, fieldwork, reporting, and remediation validation. Internal Audit is an independent, third-line function reporting directly to the Audit Committee, and this role strengthens Coinbase's control environment by evaluating governance, compliance, and risk management processes across global operations. You'll partner with first- and second-line stakeholders to identify control gaps, drive practical recommendations, and validate remediation, helping Coinbase maintain its position as the most trusted crypto platform.
What you'll do:

Execute end-to-end operational and compliance audits, including scoping, preliminary risk assessments, control walkthroughs, fieldwork testing (design and operating effectiveness), and reporting
Own audit request tracking, open item management, and testing status, delivering proactive and transparent updates to Internal Audit leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
Identify control gaps by performing root cause analysis, evaluating exception severity, and drafting risk-based recommendations that drive measurable improvement
Lead audit reporting by drafting result summaries and issue write-ups that are direct, concise, and actionable for senior leadership and regulators
Validate remediation of prior audit findings by assessing implementation evidence and confirming sufficiency for closure
Partner with Operations, Compliance, Risk, Finance, and Legal teams to build effective working relationships while maintaining third-line independence and objectivity

Required Skills and Experience:

5+ years of experience in internal audit, external audit, compliance testing, or risk management within financial services, fintech, payments, brokerage, or custody
Proven ability to independently execute audits end-to-end (planning, testing, reporting) with regulator-ready documentation quality
Working knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks applicable to financial services operations, including AML/CFT, sanctions, and consumer protection requirements
Demonstrated proficiency managing multiple concurrent audit workstreams, priorities, and deadlines, including coordination with co-sourced resources
Familiarity with data analytics techniques (SQL preferred) and experience leveraging technology tools to enhance audit efficiency
Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality
Strong understanding of internal control environments and working knowledge of regulatory compliance within financial services
Experience in a regulated financial institution preferred
Relevant Professional Certification (e.g., CIA, CPA, CFE, Series 7 etc.) or progress toward one

Pay Transparency Notice: Base salary varies by location (see range below). Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).

Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus):$108,630—$127,800 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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Accommodations: If you are an individual with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation, email us your request and contact info at accommodations[at]coinbase.com. Need screen reading technology? Click here to download a free compatible screen reader and view the tutorial.
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How we rate this

Internal Audit Senior Associate, Operations & Compliance at Coinbase rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

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Key facts

Internal Audit Senior Associate, Operations & Compliance is an open job at Coinbase.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is $109k-$128k a year.
The role is based in Remote - USA and is marked remote.
The job was posted on August 7, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Coinbase. Apply on Coinbase

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