Head of KYC

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the comprehensive strategic direction for Coinbase's Global KYC program across all regulated entities.

• Lead a team of KYC professionals within the second-line compliance framework.

• Establish performance benchmarks, cultivate talent, and ensure uniform execution across different jurisdictions.

• Manage and resolve global KYC issues effectively.

• Supervise corrective actions, systemic improvements, and the performance of the first-line KYC function.

• Collaborate with sales, coverage, account management, customer experience, product, and engineering teams on KYC initiatives.

• Design and execute KYC initiatives for the launch of new products and in different jurisdictions.

• Act as the Directly Responsible Individual for regulatory reporting and communication regarding global KYC inquiries.

• Provide senior management and executive-level reports on KPIs and the health of the program.

• Interpret and implement global KYC requirements in collaboration with Legal, Compliance, and business stakeholders.

• Create scalable solutions that balance regulatory compliance with business agility.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience in managing, designing, and implementing KYC programs within a financial institution.

• Direct experience in people management.

• Preferably have exposure to digital assets and/or fintech.

• Extensive knowledge of global AML, CTF, and sanctions regulations, including BSA, USA PATRIOT Act, FinCEN CDD Rule, 4MLD/5MLD/6MLD, and OFAC sanctions.

• Ability to convert regulatory requirements into scalable KYC program designs across various jurisdictions.

• Proven track record of developing and expanding a global KYC program from conception to execution.

• Experience in policy development, risk-based frameworks, and implementing operational processes.

• Experience acting as a senior escalation point for KYC/onboarding issues.

• Capability to advise on client risk and provide regulatory guidance to cross-functional teams.

• Competence to represent the KYC function to regulators and senior leadership.

• Ability to manage multiple concurrent regulatory initiatives, jurisdiction launches, and program enhancements in a matrixed environment.

• Proficiency in delivering executive-level reports on program performance.

• Responsible use of generative AI with appropriate human oversight.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for equity.

• Eligibility for bonuses.

• Medical insurance coverage.

• Dental insurance coverage.

• Vision insurance coverage.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Quarterly in-person working sessions (“surges”).

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

• Free compatible screen reader available.