At Coinbase, we are on a mission to increase economic freedom globally by building the future onchain platform and the next-generation global financial system. We are seeking a highly-skilled and passionate **Senior Associate** to join our dedicated **Broker Dealer Operations team**. This role is pivotal in ensuring the integrity, efficiency, and optimization of our daily trading lifecycle, bridging the gap between traditional finance and the rapidly evolving cryptoeconomy.
October 21, 2025
November 21, 2025
Full-Time / Hybrid
📄 Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as a core member of the Broker Dealer Operations team, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and integrity of all operational processes.
- Perform daily processes including managing exceptions, resolving discrepancies in trades, and reconciling cash and positions.
- Review operational data and clearing/settlement information, escalating issues to maintain consistency with internal records.
- Accurately set up and maintain customer accounts, including KYC/AML onboarding, updates, and regulatory compliance checks.
- Support corporate actions processing, ensuring entitlements are correctly allocated and communicated to clients.
- Prepare and submit regulatory reports (e.g., CAT, TRACE) in close collaboration with Compliance and Legal teams.
- Maintain and update internal controls, procedures, and policy documentation to uphold operational standards.
- Partner with Risk, Finance, Compliance, Product, and Engineering to support operational requirements for new product launches.
- Identify and implement opportunities for automation and process improvements to mitigate risk and reduce manual efforts.
- Design and monitor operational and risk metrics, preparing insightful reports for leadership.
📌 Requirements
Essential Qualifications:
- 5+ years of financial services experience, with at least 2+ years specifically in broker-dealer operations.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. equities operational workflows, including securities clearing, settlement, margin, and custody.
- Solid understanding of broker-dealer regulatory requirements and reporting practices.
- Proven ability to work independently, prioritize complex issues, and resolve exceptions promptly.
- Experience collaborating effectively with third-party vendors or clearing/settlement partners.
- Exceptional organizational skills, problem-solving abilities, and a high attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a track record of cross-team collaboration.
- Demonstrated ability to improve processes, enhance controls, and support operational risk reduction.
Nice-to-Haves:
- BA/BS degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, or a related field.
- Experience at a fintech company or building operations in a high-growth broker-dealer environment.
- Familiarity with tokenization of real world assets (RWA), blockchain technology, and the broader crypto economy.
- FINRA Series 99 or 7 license, or a willingness to obtain.
📝 How to Apply
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the application deadline for this position?
The closing date for applications is **November 21, 2025**. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Q2: Is this a fully remote position?
This is a **hybrid** position. While many roles at Coinbase are remote-first, in-person participation is required throughout the year for team and company-wide offsites.
Q3: What kind of experience is essential for this role?
Candidates should have **5+ years of financial services experience**, with at least **2+ years in broker-dealer operations**, including strong knowledge of U.S. equities workflows and regulatory requirements.
Q4: What is the salary range for the Senior Associate position?
The target annual salary for this position ranges from **$130,900 to $154,000 USD**, plus bonus eligibility, equity, and benefits.
