Trade Surveillance Specialist

Are you ready to take your skills to the next level and join a groundbreaking team? At Coinbase, we're on a mission to enhance economic freedom globally, seizing a monumental opportunity to reshape the future of finance through on-chain technology. We are in search of a passionate individual who shares our vision of transforming the financial system through cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. If you're excited to make a significant impact, thrive under pressure, and seek constant growth through feedback, you might be the perfect fit for our team. We embody an intense work culture that demands excellence, pushing you to achieve your full potential. Although many roles at Coinbase are remote-first, we emphasize the importance of in-person collaboration. We hold multiple team and company-wide offsite meetings each year to strengthen connections and align our goals. Your participation in these events is essential and fully supported. The Trade Surveillance Specialist will oversee trade surveillance activities for Coinbase continuously. This role involves monitoring markets, investigating suspicious trading behaviors, and utilizing various surveillance technologies, ensuring Coinbase remains the most trusted platform in the industry. Key Responsibilities: Perform daily, weekly, and monthly monitoring of trade surveillance and create necessary surveillance reports. Review and investigate alerts generated by surveillance systems and escalate appropriately. Support new asset launches by analyzing market depth and liquidity in comparison to other assets and exchanges; conducting market assessments for new asset launches and relaunches following trade halts. Contribute to various Compliance tasks as necessary. Stay informed about regulatory and market structure changes that may affect markets and the surveillance program. Collaborate with engineering and support staff to enhance process efficiencies and improvements. Implement and improve policies and procedures related to Coinbase Trading operations and Trading Rules. Engage with Coinbase personnel regarding Trading Policies. Work with key compliance personnel and various Coinbase business areas on compliance investigations. Assist with ad-hoc inquiries, special projects, or regulatory requests. Qualifications: At least 2 years of relevant experience in market surveillance or a trading capacity. Strong understanding of applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines. Excellent analytical and critical reasoning abilities, quick to learn, and aligned with Coinbase values. Knowledge of market structure. Experience creating and managing policies and procedures, with cross-functional experience. Experience using AI tools for research, problem-solving, and optimizing workflows. Act like an owner by managing projects and seeking continuous improvement. Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to excel in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with blockchain, cryptocurrency ecosystems, and DeFi. Possession of FINRA Series or other relevant certifications. Knowledge of additional Compliance functions (e.g., AML, Employee Control Room Compliance). Ability to query and manage data (e.g., SQL). Job #: P76168 Pay Transparency Notice: The target annual base salary for this position varies based on work location and is in the range of $108,630 to $127,800 USD. Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility along with benefits (medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)). We encourage candidates to evaluate how their skills align with Coinbase's roles before applying, as each individual may submit a maximum of four applications within a 30-day period. Equal Opportunity Commitment: Coinbase is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants 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 law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in compliance with applicable laws. Coinbase is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. To request accommodations due to disabilities during the employment process, please contact us. Privacy Notice: For applicants in applicable locations, data management regulations may apply. By submitting your application, you agree to our data processing as required. For U.S. applicants, the submission also signifies agreement to arbitration for disputes as outlined. AI Disclosure: Coinbase may utilize AI for initial screening interviews for select roles. A human recruiter will review your responses provided during this process. This technology will not impact employment decisions.

Created: 2026-03-05