Risk Manager

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As a Risk Manager on the Risk Analytics team, you’ll be a key individual contributor responsible for identifying and mitigating account security risk. Your deep analytical expertise will be crucial in protecting our platform without negatively impacting core metrics or the customer experience. This is a hands‑on role for a subject matter expert based remotely in the United States.

• Conduct analysis and deep dives on complex risk problems for our business. Identify clear, actionable insights and recommendations that directly inform the organization’s decision making.
• Develop and execute comprehensive strategies for mitigating ATO and other fraud risks.
• Implement real‑time fraud defenses that adapt to evolving threats using technologies like behavioral biometrics, device intelligence, and machine learning models.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional product, engineering and data science teams to achieve high‑impact security and trust objectives.
• Develop secure user experiences that maintain trust while ensuring quick, seamless access and recovery for legitimate users.
• Lead incident response efforts by managing work streams during significant fraud events and organizing post‑mortem initiatives.

• 7+ years of hands‑on risk experience in e‑commerce or financial services.
• 4+ years of direct experience combating account takeover (ATO) and scams in a Fraud, Trust & Safety, Risk, or Account Security role.
• Strong analytical skills, with a proven ability to analyze large datasets and drive investigations from raw data.
• Professional experience using SQL and Python.
• Proficiency with business intelligence and data visualization tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau, etc).
• Proven ability to independently scope and deliver complex analytics projects while collaborating effectively with cross‑functional partners.
• Excellent communication skills with a knack for storytelling; able to turn data into actionable insights for stakeholders at all levels.
• An understanding of blockchain analytics and/or fraud trends within the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
• Experience mentoring junior analysts or providing technical guidance on complex projects.
• BA/BS degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Math, Stats, Physics, or Computer Science) or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrates our core cultural values: clarity, positive energy, continuous learning, and efficient execution.

• Experience with the Databricks platform.

Job #: P66127

Depending on your work location, the target annual salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full‑time offers from Coinbase also include bonus eligibility + equity eligibility + benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)).

Pay Range:

$193,970—$228,200 USD

Please be advised that each candidate may submit a maximum of four applications within any 30‑day period. We encourage you to carefully evaluate how your skills and interests align with Coinbase’s roles before applying.

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