Blockchain Investigator, Financial Crimes, US

Crypto; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) plan with employer match

Health insurance

Hybrid work setup

Career mobility program

Job summary

Crypto.com is seeking an experienced Blockchain Investigator to join our Financial Crimes team. You will leverage blockchain analytics to identify illicit activity, support MLROs, and prepare SAR filings while ensuring compliance with global and US regulations.

This role offers hybrid work in hub cities or remote arrangements and reports to the VP of Compliance. As a core member, you will develop insights, train peers, and collaborate with global teams to strengthen controls and reduce financial

Qualifications

• 3+ years related experience in Blockchain Analytics, Financial Crimes Investigations, AML Compliance, Transaction Monitoring, etc.
• Strong understanding of crypto-specific financial crime threats, including movement of funds on UTXO and account-based networks, scams, and cross-border fraud networks.
• Proven expertise utilizing on-chain forensics platforms and tools such as Chainalysis, TRM Labs. Certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Proactive Typology/Risk Identification: identify illicit typologies and evaluate external threat intelligence referrals.
• Advanced Blockchain Investigations: map illicit networks and trace funds using blockchain analytics tools.
• Global Risk Management: provide investigative support to global MLROs and ensure case completion.
• Interdiction: evaluate suspected wallet addresses and maintain interdiction controls.
• Transaction Monitoring Controls: review monitoring rules for accuracy and effectiveness.
• Digital Assets Reviews: assess on-chain asset listings and understand exchange infrastructure.
• Law Enforcement Support: liaise with law enforcement and support inter-agency frameworks (FinCEN 314(b), sanctions).
• Training: train team on advanced blockchain investigatory techniques and new threats.

Skills

Blockchain analytics

AML compliance

Threat intelligence

OSINT checks

Communication skills

Team collaboration

On-chain forensics

Tools

Chainalysis

TRM Labs

Elliptic

Job description

Our Financial Crimes Compliance team is responsible for ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations in the countries where we operate.

Crypto.com is seeking an experienced and well-versed blockchain expert to join our Financial Crimes team as a Blockchain Investigator. This role will assist the Head of Investigations and the VP of Compliance by levering timely and accurate information derived from complex blockchain-driven investigations to update controls and mitigate risks. The successful candidate will utilize blockchain expertise to update and maintain internal controls, provide ad-hoc investigative support to global MLROs, conduct OSINT checks, develop presentation decks, and provide other insights as needed to support the regional MLROs and the US BSA Officer as needed.

The Blockchain Investigator, Financial Crimes role will be hybrid if in one of our hub-cities or remote and report to the VP of Compliance.

This role focuses on executing advanced and specialized on-chain investigations, mitigating regulatory risk, and preparing SAR filings to identify, report and prevent financial crimes within the cryptocurrency ecosystem. As a core member of the compliance organization, this investigator will leverage blockchain analytics and threat intelligence to identify, assess, and disrupt sophisticated illicit network typologies and support global MLRO teams with an emphasis on North America clients (US & Canada).

Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Proactive Typology/Risk Identification: Be at the forefront of risk identification by proactively identifying exposure to illicit typologies, such as potential sanctions evasion, money laundering and scams. Evaluate external threat intelligence referrals.
• Advanced Blockchain Investigations: Document and map complex illicit networks and trace illicit funds through blockchain networks by using blockchain analytics tools like Chainalysis or TRM Labs.
• Global Risk Management: Work with global MLROs to provide investigative support and relevant insights to ensure case completion.
• Interdiction: Evaluate suspected wallet addresses against established fraud typologies to make data-driven blacklisting decisions and maintain interdiction controls.
• Transaction Monitoring Controls: Conduct reviews of transaction monitoring controls and rules to confirm their accuracy and comprehensive effectiveness.
• Digital Assets Reviews: Review digital asset listings to provide potential risk insights. Exhibit and present an understanding of on-chain exchange infrastructure.
• Law Enforcement Support: Liaise, as appropriate, between law enforcement and internal stakeholders to support anti-financial crimes initiatives. Support regulatory inter-agency frameworks and on-chain controls related to FinCEN Section 314(b) processes, global sanctions compliance, and FinCEN 311-related restrictions.
• Training: Train, as needed, other members of the Financial Crimes team on advanced blockchain investigatory techniques, evolution in typologies and new threats.

Qualifications

• 3+ years related experience in Blockchain Analytics, Financial Crimes Investigations, AML Compliance, Transaction Monitoring, etc.
• Strong understanding of crypto-specific financial crime threats, including familiarity with movement of funds on UTXO and account-based networks, job/investment scams, and cross-border fraud networks.
• Proven expertise utilizing on-chain forensics platforms and tools (e.g., Chainalysis, TRM Labs). Chainalysis, TRM Labs, and/or Elliptic certifications preferred.
• Working familiarity with digital asset compliance standards and regulations, including the PATRIOT ACT and FinCEN 311/314(b) guidelines and global sanctions regimes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complex crypto and compliance issues for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to execute against changing priorities and deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Experience and examples of fostering a positive team environment and collaboration.
• Professional compliance certifications or specialized blockchain compliance certifications are highly preferred.

Life @ Crypto.com

Empowered to think big. Try new opportunities while working with a talented, ambitious and supportive team.

Transformational and proactive working environment. Empower employees to find thoughtful and innovative solutions.

Growth from within. We help to develop new skill-sets that would impact the shaping of your personal and professional growth.

Work Culture. Our colleagues are some of the best in the industry; we are all here to help and support one another.

One cohesive team. Engage stakeholders to achieve our ultimate goal - Cryptocurrency in every wallet.

Work Flexibility Adoption. Flexi-work hour and hybrid set-up

Aspire career alternatives through us - our internal mobility program offers employees a new scope.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Attractive annual leave entitlement including: birthday, work anniversary
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Eligible for company-sponsored group health, dental, vision, and life/disability insurance
• Work Flexibility Adoption. Flexi-work hour and hybrid set-up
• Aspire career alternatives through us. Our internal mobility program can offer employees a diverse scope.
• Our Crypto.com benefits packages vary depending on region requirements, you can learn more from our talent acquisition team.

About Crypto.com

Founded in 2016, Crypto.com serves more than 150 million customers and is the world's fastest growing global cryptocurrency platform. Our vision is simple: Cryptocurrency in Every Wallet. Built on a foundation of security, privacy, and compliance, Crypto.com is committed to accelerating the adoption of cryptocurrency through innovation and empowering the next generation of builders, creators, and entrepreneurs to develop a fairer and more equitable digital ecosystem.

Learn more at https://crypto.com.

Crypto.comis an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating an environment where opportunities are presented to everyone in a fair and transparent way. Crypto.comvalues diversity and inclusion, seeking candidates with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills that complement and strengthen our team.

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