Senior Investigator

The Global Intelligence team serves as advocates for the crypto-economy and guardians for Coinbase by combating crime. The Global Intelligence team acts as liaison between law enforcement and Coinbase, responsible for handling criminal matters on the platform by performing proactive and reactive investigations. We are looking for a seasoned investigator and blockchain analysis wizard to be a leader on the team and eager to share their expertise. The investigator will also help train law enforcement in crypto-crime investigation techniques and advise internal tool development. 

We are looking for someone hungry for a challenge and to have a big impact on a small team.  We want someone who can bring blockchain expertise to bear on getting victims back their money and helping law enforcement disrupt illicit activity in the crypto space. We want someone who enjoys conducting investigations and putting pieces of the puzzle together.  You’d probably be a good fit if your favorite TV show is The Wire or True Detective (Season 1 only).

What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties):

• Independently conduct complex investigations into various cases such as account takeovers, investment scams, and other potential illegal activities on the platform. This includes identifying threat actors and working to recover funds for victims;
• Remain current with crypto industry developments and landscape, keeping up-to-date about new threat actor TTPs, network protocols, and applicable regulation;
• Prepare detailed written intelligence reports and briefing decks for law enforcement to communicate investigative findings;
• Handle highly sensitive cases with urgency and discretion;
• Master evolving investigative tools for blockchain analytics, social media platforms with emphasis on identity research, data extraction and analysis;
• Lead quarterly sprints on emerging threats and topical concerns;
• Occasionally respond to law enforcement requests and inquiries;
• Occasional domestic travel, providing trainings to law enforcement and representing the team at high-stakes conferences and meetings;
• Provide guidance, feedback and support to more junior investigators as they handle their own cases.

What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):

• 4+ years of experience in the crypto industry working on blockchain analysis, with expertise in tracing complex obfuscation techniques;
• Experience investigating cybercrime/financial crimes, particularly for other financial institutions or tech companies;
• Extensive experience investigating account takeovers;
• Strong data analysis skills, knows your way around a pivot table and SQL queries;
• Committed team player eager to pitch in wherever necessary; 
• Comfort with public records research and OSINT expertise;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to explain complex concepts succinctly;
• Excellent professional judgment, time management and organizational skills;
• The successful candidate should have the ability to obtain a government security clearance if/when needed.

Nice to haves:

• Foreign language skills;
• One or more of the following certifications: CRC, CISC, CEIC, TRM-CI, TRM-ACI or other relevant certifications;
• Experience working in or with law enforcement;
• Facility in Python or other languages;
• Dune wizard status; 
• Existing government security clearance.

Job #: P70704

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