Blockchain Specialist Investigator

Financial Conduct Authority; Greater London; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial regulatory body in the UK is seeking a Blockchain Specialist Investigator to support complex investigations involving cryptoassets. You will utilize specialized tools for detailed investigative work and report preparation while contributing to the EMO Crypto Hub. The role emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and a commitment to diversity within a challenging yet rewarding environment. Candidates should have experience in financial crime regulations and exhibit strong operational capabilities.

Qualifications

• Prior professional experience of tracing and analysing cryptoassets using blockchain tools.
• Knowledge of the UK financial crime landscape and regulatory frameworks for cryptoassets.
• Experience in analysing large amounts of information and producing formal reports.

Responsibilities

• Support the progression of complex investigations involving cryptoassets.
• Conduct detailed investigative work using specialist analytic tools.
• Prepare high-quality case reports and maintain detailed records.
• Lead contributions to the EMO Crypto Hub and investigations.
• Mentor junior colleagues and share expertise.

Skills

Tracing and analysing cryptoassets

Working inclusively with colleagues

Building relationships with key stakeholders

Flexibility and adaptability

Team leadership

Understanding of cryptoassets and blockchain technology

Job description

Blockchain Specialist Investigator

Division: Enforcement & Market Oversight

Department: Retail and Regulatory Investigations

Team: EMO Crypto Hub

Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from 52,400 to 65,500; London 57,700 to 72,000 per annum (based on skills and experience)

About the FCA

The FCA regulates the conduct of 45,000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest, fair and competitive. Follow this link to find out more About the FCA.

What will you be doing

• You will support the progression of complex criminal and regulatory investigations involving cryptoassets, managing your work to meet competing deadlines.

• You will conduct detailed investigative work into transactions involving digital assets using specialist analytic tools and investigative techniques.

• You will prepare high quality case reports that support case progression and decision-making and maintain detailed records of investigative findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

• You will be involved in all aspects of investigations from strategic planning, obtaining evidence using appropriate powers, drafting and reviewing documents, taking part in interviews of subjects and witnesses, analysing evidence and making judgements and recommendations throughout the lifetime of an investigation.

• You will be a leading contributor to EMO’s cryptoasset work, playing a central role in the EMO Crypto Hub, proactively providing input on behalf of Enforcement to complex cryptoasset matters at different stages in a case’s lifecycle and contributing to the development of wider crypto capabilities within EMO.

• You will be a role model across the Division, always willing to share your knowledge and expertise and have mentoring responsibilities for junior colleagues.

What will you get from the role

• The opportunity to contribute to some of the most fascinating, challenging and rewarding investigations in the UK.

• Satisfying, worthwhile and responsible work with the opportunity to use your skills in complex situations.

• Collaborating with a wide range of talented and committed colleagues from across EMO and other parts of the FCA.

• The opportunity to help develop junior colleagues and positively contribute to the development of their career.

• Working in a high-energy and stimulating Division within a supportive environment.

Which skills are required

We are a Disability Confident Employer; therefore disabled people or individuals with long-term conditions who best meet the minimum criteria for a role will go through to the next stage of the recruitment process. (To learn more about the Disability Confident Scheme Click Here)

Minimum

• Prior professional experience of tracing and analysing cryptoassets in complex investigations using blockchain tools.

• Prior experience and knowledge of the UK financial crime landscape and regulatory frameworks for cryptoassets.

• Prior experience of analysing large amounts of information, drawing out key findings and producing formal written reports including making recommendations.

Essential

• Strong operational capabilities, managing and driving forward complex workstreams.

• Skilled at working inclusively with colleagues with different perspectives and backgrounds.

• Build and maintain strong and effective relationships with colleagues across the Division and with key stakeholders across the FCA, acting as an ambassador for EMO.

• Comfortable working flexibly and in an agile manner, anticipating and adapting to changing needs and priorities.

• Demonstrable significant experience working effectively in teams and leading on significant aspects of highly complex financial investigations involving cryptoassets.

• Proven skills and experience in proactively building the capabilities of others, including developing junior members of staff.

• Deep understanding of cryptoassets and blockchain technology.

• Experience of working collaboratively and communicating effectively with colleagues in a multi-disciplinary investigation team, as well as having the ability to work independently and take responsibility for delivering against deadlines and managing operational risks.

Our Values & Diversity

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and our ambition is to cultivate a culture for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views and experiences. We believe that our differences and similarities enable us to be a better organisation, one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better regulation.

Within the workplace you will have access to various employee resource groups which aim to promote and achieve a healthy work / life balance and support our diversity ambitions.

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