Investigations Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Thoroughly analyze customer account data, on-chain and off-chain transactions, account characteristics, and other information to assess the nature of activity and identify related entities;
• Conduct blockchain tracing across multiple blockchains and asset types, including through bridges, swaps, and smart contract interactions;
• Perform detailed open-source and other investigative research to identify data vital to furthering investigations or due diligence initiatives;
• Identify trends in abnormal or malicious activity to map out networks of bad actors;
• Document research and illustrate the steps taken, data sources reviewed, and conclusions drawn;
• Review legal process documentation (subpoenas, court orders, seizure warrants, freeze letters) in support of investigations;
• Liaise with internal teams and external law enforcement agencies to gather, share, and coordinate case information;
• Provide training and knowledge-sharing to internal stakeholders on emerging crypto threat typologies and investigative techniques;
• Based on analyses, provide feedback to relevant departments to enhance the company's security framework.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in or directly supporting United States federal law enforcement;
• 3+ years of experience with cybercrime, financial, or cryptocurrency-related investigations;
• Proven track record of working on cases or providing technical assistance in cryptocurrency-related matters;
• Significant experience with on-chain tracing and blockchain analytics tools (e.g., Chainalysis, TRM Labs);
• Solid understanding of cryptocurrencies and the technical differences between blockchains and networks;
• Familiarity with DeFi protocols, including bridges, swaps, mixers, and smart contract interactions;
• Excellent writing skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely communicate findings;
• Ability to analyze large amounts of data;
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to think outside the box;
• Strong network within U.S. national/regional law enforcement agencies or international counterparts;
• Prior experience training or mentoring law enforcement on cryptocurrency investigations;
• Experience with subpoenas, court orders, seizure warrants, or freeze letters.

Good to have:

• Spanish and/or Portuguese language proficiency;
• Knowledge of open-source investigations (OSINT) and/or due diligence;
• Substantive experience using AI tools for investigative or analytical work.