Associate, Enterprise Risk Management

At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom around the world, and we couldn’t do this without hiring the best people. We’re a group of hard-working overachievers who are deeply focused on building the future of finance and Web3 for our users across the globe, whether they’re trading, storing, staking or using crypto. Know those people who always lead the group project? That’s us.

There are a few things we look for across all hires we make at Coinbase, regardless of role or team. First, we look for candidates who will thrive in a culture like ours, where we default to trust, embrace feedback, and disrupt ourselves. Second, we expect all employees to commit to our mission-focused approach to our work. Finally, we seek people who are excited to learn about and live crypto, because those are the folks who enjoy the intense moments in our sprint and recharge work culture. We’re a remote-first company looking to hire the absolute best talent all over the world.

Ready to #LiveCrypto? Who you are:

• You’ve got positive energy. You’re optimistic about the future and determined to get there. 
• You’re never tired of learning. You want to be a pro in bleeding edge tech like DeFi, NFTs, DAOs, and Web 3.0. 
• You appreciate direct communication. You’re both an active communicator and an eager listener - because let’s face it, you can’t have one without the other. You’re cool with candid feedback and see every setback as an opportunity to grow.
• You can pivot on the fly. Crypto is constantly evolving, so our priorities do, too. What you worked on last month may not be what you work on today, and that excites you. You’re not looking for a boring job.
• You have a “can do” attitude. Our teams create high-quality work on quick timelines. Owning a problem doesn’t scare you, but rather empowers you to take 100% responsibility for achieving our mission.
• You want to be part of a winning team. We’re stronger together, and you’re a person who embraces being pushed out of your comfort zone.

As a member of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) team, you will be working towards raising the bar on risk management for the firm.  We achieve that by providing expertise, guidance, and best practices as well as implementing frameworks and risk programs to support the effective monitoring and management of risks. The Risk Associate will primarily be responsible for managing and executing on key components of the company’s risk programs as well as ongoing interaction with cross functional teams to support the ERM Program. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, detailed oriented individual who will leverage their experience to successfully execute risk management functions. This role works under general supervision of the Senior Manager, ERM.

What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties): 

• Play a key role in strengthening firm wide risk awareness and culture
• Facilitate the execution of core risk program processes as well as support the development and implementation of new risk programs
• Deliver trusted and value-added risk analysis to inform strategic business decisions, highlighting key areas of risk for Coinbase, and proactively identify and mitigate risk and processes
• Liaise with cross functional partners (e.g., risk SMEs, Internal Audit) to ensure appropriate levels of accountability and transparency, communicate pertinent risk management information, and provide timely support as needed
• Support the production of analyses, reports, and presentations to management, working groups and Board committees
• Ensure key ERM procedures are documented and updated as needed
• Perform other tasks as assigned to meet business and organizational goals

What we look for in you (ie. job requirements): 

• Minimum 2 years experience in a risk management, compliance, audit or similar function
• Knowledge of core risk management principles (e.g, internal controls framework, 3 lines of defense model)
• Ability to summarize findings and prepare recommendations that effectively communicate gaps, trends, patterns, and relevant information to a mid and senior-level audience
• Demonstrated experience executing complex, multi-stakeholder processes
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with business partners, superiors, and other stakeholders
• Strong organization, project and time management skills with ability to plan and prioritize workload; ability to multitask and meet deadlines with quality product