Crypto Intelligence Analyst — AML & Risk Insight

Elliptic; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working up to 90 days per year

Remote Work Budget $650

L&D Budget $1000

Job summary

Elliptic in Washington, DC is seeking a Cryptocurrency Intelligence Analyst to expand and enrich our intelligence products, helping customers gain visibility into the global crypto ecosystem and make smarter, safer decisions.

You will research VASPs, custodians, OTC desks and exchanges; analyze blockchain and off-chain data; apply AML concepts; collaborate with the Intelligence Team to link real-world entities to blockchain representations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in cryptoassets, financial crime, compliance, or international finance—either through education, research, or relevant work experience.
• A basic understanding of anti-money laundering (AML) concepts, such as beneficial ownership, sanctions, or enhanced due diligence.
• Comfortable navigating structured and unstructured data (news sources, registries, company websites, and public datasets) to assess business activity and risk profiles.
• Proactive in communication and aptitude for working in a global team that spans Singapore, London and Washington DC
• Eligibility to work in the US

Responsibilities

• Research and document cryptoasset service providers (VASPs, custodians, OTC desks, exchanges) to expand and improve the Elliptic products
• Analyse blockchain and off-chain data to identify key risk indicators and assess how crypto businesses operate within or outside global regulatory frameworks
• Apply AML concepts such as ownership structures, compliance controls, licensing status, and jurisdictional risk to profile entities accurately and inform product coverage
• Collaborate with the Intelligence Team and the other Cryptocurrency Intelligence Analysts to link real-world entities to their blockchain representation

Skills

AML concepts

Cryptoasset research

Blockchain analysis

Data profiling

Entity linking

Regulatory awareness

Job description

Elliptic in Washington, DC is seeking a Cryptocurrency Intelligence Analyst to expand and enrich our intelligence products, helping customers gain visibility into the global crypto ecosystem and make smarter, safer decisions.

You will research VASPs, custodians, OTC desks and exchanges; analyze blockchain and off-chain data; apply AML concepts; collaborate with the Intelligence Team to link real-world entities to blockchain representations.