Protective Intelligence Intern

Job Application for Summer 2025 Internship – Protective Intelligence Team

At Coinbase, we aim to increase global economic freedom, building the future of the financial system. We’re seeking a passionate intern to join our Protective Intelligence team in the Physical Security org for a 12-week summer internship. This role offers exposure to intelligence processing, risk management, geopolitical security, due diligence, and threat investigations.

Responsibilities:

• Collect and analyze intelligence for Risk Assessments, Mergers & Acquisitions, Geopolitical Reports, and Threat Investigations.
• Propose improvements for Travel Security, Talent Diligence, and Geopolitical Intelligence processes.
• Collaborate with Analysts and Leads to develop MVPs for approved proposals.

Requirements:

• Strong organizational skills, ability to work with minimal direction.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information.
• Effective communication and critical thinking, especially in ambiguous situations.
• Awareness of global events.

Nice to Have:

• Pursuing a degree in International Relations, Political Science, Criminal Justice, Intelligence Studies, Journalism, History, or a related field.
• Experience with public records research (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis).
• Proficiency in a foreign language and familiarity with SQL/data analysis.

Position ID: P62279
Pay Range: $30 USD/hr
Coinbase is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity.