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Coinbase
Senior Analyst, International Tech Risk & Controls
Berlin
September 4, 2024
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. Most importantly, we seek people who are excited about 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.
Who you are:
We’re looking for a 2nd line of defense Technology Risk & Controls Analyst to join the Coinbase Germany team. This role is pivotal in safeguarding our organization against technological and cybersecurity risks by conducting risk assessments and control evaluation. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of technology frameworks, risk management, and regulatory compliance, and enjoys working cross functionally to analyze and mitigate risk.
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. Most importantly, we seek people who are excited about 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.
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 De Fi, 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.
What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties):
- Conduct comprehensive second line assessments of technology risks, ensuring alignment with organizational risk appetite and regulatory requirements.
- Advise on control design and evaluate existing controls and processes to identify potential vulnerabilities and recommend improvements.
- Review and assess the effectiveness of control measures implemented by the 1st Line of Defense (operational management) and the global business.
- Develop and monitor key risk indicators (KRIs) and control metrics to ensure ongoing risk management and compliance.
- Create/update technology policies and standards that ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and industry standards
- Collaborate with product, engineering, and cybersecurity teams to enhance incident detection and response capabilities.
- Prepare management committee materials (operation and/or risk oversight committee, board)
- Prepare and maintain documentation for regulatory reporting and internal audits.
- Prepare and present risk and control reports to senior management and stakeholders.
- Communicate findings and recommendations effectively to various audiences, including technical and non-technical personnel.
- Propose and implement improvements to risk management processes and control frameworks.
- 5+ years of experience in technology governance, risk, and or compliance.
- Experience working with technology standards or frameworks such as ITIL, COBIT, NIST, BAIT
- Strong understanding of risk management principles
- Experience working on remediation projects (new regulation, audit findings)
- Enjoy solving hard problems and can turn incomplete, conflicting, or ambiguous inputs into action plans
- Previous experience working on global programs to implement coordinated efforts
- Experience working within cloud native environments
- Ability to leverage data to inform critical decisions and make recommendations
- Prior experience working with auditors
- Able to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities simultaneously
- Fluency in German
- Experience working with regulators
- Experience working within Financial Services or Fin Tech
- Prior crypto experience and a demonstrated interest in cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies
Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Coinbase is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be 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. Coinbase will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. For US applicants, you may view the Know Your Rights notice. Additionally, Coinbase participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.
Coinbase is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at accommodations[at]coinbase.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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Benefits at Coinbase
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Group Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Group Long Term Disability Insurance
- Business Travel Medical Insurance
- Wellness Stipend
- Mobile/Internet Reimbursement
- Remote-First Stipend
- Connections Stipend
- Learning and Development Allowance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Fertility Benefits
- Generous Time off/Leave Policy
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