Senior Analyst, Tech Risk and Controls

Coinbase; Garden City (ID); Hybrid; USD 167,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cryptocurrency platform is seeking a Senior Analyst of Technology Risk & Controls to enhance the Continuous Controls Monitoring program. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in Governance, Risk, and Compliance, with strong skills in data analysis and control automation. The role involves collaboration with technology teams to ensure effective control implementation and reporting. This position offers competitive compensation and requires in-person participation for team collaboration.

Benefits

Target bonus

Target equity

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) plan

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in a controls function understanding Governance, Risk, and Compliance.
• Familiar with standards like ISO 27001/5, NIST CSF, COBIT, ITIL.
• Ability to propose automation candidates relevant to technology and security.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to enhance the Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM) program.
• Collaborate with technology teams to design and implement controls.
• Use data analysis tools to monitor control effectiveness.

Skills

Data analysis skills (SQL, Python, R, Excel, Looker, Snowflake)

Technical knowledge of controls and automation

Communication skills

Project management skills

Tools

Jira

Archer

Looker

Snowflake

Job description

Overview

Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you’re capable of?

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 who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system, is eager to leave their mark on the world, and actively seeks feedback to keep leveling up. You will work with high caliber colleagues and will run toward solving the company’s hardest problems.

Our work culture is intense and isn’t for everyone. If you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines, there’s no better place to be.

While many roles at Coinbase are remote-first, we are not remote-only. In-person participation is required throughout the year. Team and company-wide offsites are held multiple times annually to foster collaboration, connection, and alignment. Attendance is expected and fully supported.

Coinbase is looking for a creative and analytical Senior Analyst of Technology Risk & Controls. You will serve as a member of the Coinbase Technology Risk & Controls team and support the implementation and maturity of our technology and security controls lifecycle program. This role is crucial in maturing our continuous controls monitoring program, ensuring the effectiveness and efficiency of our technology and security controls. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in controls, with robust technical skills in data analysis and a preference for low-code/no-code platform automation.

What you’ll be doing

• Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM) Program Maturity: Lead initiatives to enhance and mature the CCM program, identify opportunities for automation, improve data quality, and expand monitoring coverage.
• Controls Design and Implementation: Collaborate with technology teams to design, implement, and optimize technology controls across various systems and platforms.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Use data analysis tools and techniques to monitor control effectiveness, identify anomalies, and generate actionable insights for stakeholders.
• Automation Development: Develop automated solutions using low-code/no-code platforms to streamline control testing, monitoring, and reporting processes.
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Participate in risk assessments, identify control deficiencies, and recommend remediation strategies.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with internal audit, compliance, IT operations, and other teams to ensure alignment and effective execution of control objectives.
• Documentation and Training: Develop and maintain documentation for controls and processes, and provide training on control best practices and monitoring procedures.
• Maintain an industry pulse: Stay aware of international regulations, emerging threats, forecasts, policies, and benchmarks.

What we look for in you

• 6+ years of experience in a 1- or 2-Layer of Defense controls function and/or Governance, Risk, and Compliance.
• Control domain knowledge and best practices with familiarity with standards and frameworks such as ISO 27001/5, NIST CSF, COBIT, ITIL, DORA; familiarity with risk quantification methodologies to measure and monitor controls/risks.
• Ability to understand our technology and security stack to propose automation candidates.
• Technical data analysis skills (SQL, Python, R, Excel, Looker, Snowflake) for extracting and analyzing large datasets.
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Archer) and analytics tooling.
• Clear and concise communicator and writer; ability to translate controls and risk standards into functional requirements for diverse stakeholders.
• Regulatory familiarity: Working knowledge of major regulatory and legal frameworks driving requirements across technology organizations.
• Navigating ambiguity and complexity: Ability to manage multiple assessments and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Drive for continuous learning and willingness to learn Coinbase-specific processes and skills.
• Excellent organization and project management skills in a fast-moving environment.

Nice to have

• Low-code/no-code automation experience (e.g., Workato, UiPath, Appian).
• Experience in FinTech, TradFi, consulting, or related program management roles.
• Knowledge of risk/control issues related to evolving technology (crypto, cloud, data lakes, ML).
• Certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM are a plus.
• Coding knowledge as a plus (data joins, integrations with GRC and data visualization tools).

Job #: P69475

Pay Transparency Notice: Depending on your work location, the target annual salary for this position can range. Full-time offers include target bonus, target equity, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).

Pay Range: $167,280 — $196,800 USD

Commitment to Equal Opportunity: Coinbase is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law. For US applicants, you may view the Employee Rights and Know Your Rights notices, and Coinbase participates in the E-Verify program where required by law.

Coinbase is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, contact us at accommodations[at]coinbase.com.