Vendor Risk Intern
Coinbase
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. We want someone who is passionate about our mission and who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system. We want someone who is eager to leave their mark on the world, who relishes the pressure and privilege of working with high caliber colleagues, and who actively seeks feedback to keep leveling up. We want someone who will run towards, not away from, solving the company’s hardest problems.
Our work culture is intense and isn’t for everyone. But if you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you, there’s no better place to be.
This is a 12-week internships during summer 2025.
Coinbase is looking for Vendor Risk interns to join the Source to Pay (S2P) team next summer! The team manages the entire lifecycle of vendor engagements, including strategic sourcing, third-party risk management, procurement to pay (P2P), and travel & expense management. We evaluate vendors, handle contract negotiations, manage purchase requests, process payments, and oversee business travel policies. Additionally, the team looks after special operational areas like real estate strategies and contractor requests.
What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties):
- Support projects relating to the regulation and risk mitigation efforts Coinbase undertakes while targeting our goal of top Crypto provider
- Assist in the execution of spend management projects that accomplish key objectives. Those objectives may include savings, process efficiency, supplier consolidation & management, risk reduction & management, improved transparency & control of expenditures.
- Provide qualitative and quantitative analysis to aid award recommendations for stakeholder evaluation, consideration and decision-making.
- Ensure DTP (Desktop Procedures) and written documentation is updated & accurate
- Identify and document any gaps
- Support Internal Marketing & Branding through:
- Training Development
- Short videos/social media “posts” and other
- Act as the external-facing representative for Coinbase for vendor communications
What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):
- Ability to work under direction in a fast-paced environment with excellent attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize requests and execute on time, in conjunction with your manager
- Strong quantitative skills with the ability to dissect problems with senior team members
- Demonstrated data guided approach to solving problems
- Experience analyzing data and making recommendations based on numbers
Nice to haves:
- Currently pursuing an analytical degree or certificate in majors related to finance, legal, or business disciplines.
- Passionate about Coinbase and the future of digital currency
Position ID: P62232
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Pay Transparency Notice: Depending on your work location, the target annual salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full time offers from Coinbase also include target bonus + benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)).
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