Senior Crypto Compliance & Blockchain Analytics Lead

Financial Services, Department of; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York State Department of Financial Services seeks a Virtual Currency Senior Blockchain Analyst to evaluate on-chain illicit activity risk, monitor dashboards for data anomalies, and conduct complex investigations using blockchain analytics tools. The role involves assessing licensed entities' exposure to financial crimes, while serving as an SME on crypto-related BSA/AML matters.

The position is based in Albany or NYC and requires travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Seven years in financial crime risk evaluation (BSA/AML, OFAC, CTF) in management/compliance/audit.
• Five+ years in the financial industry.
• Two+ years in crypto industry using blockchain analytics and investigation tools.
• Subject matter expertise in financial crime risk, typologies, BSA/AML, OFAC sanctions, and virtual assets.
• Valid certifications preferred (Blockchain Analytics Tool, ACAMS, ACCFS, ACFE, or ABA credentials).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate on-chain illicit activity risk using blockchain analytics.
• Monitor dashboards for data anomalies and patterns.
• Conduct complex investigations into crypto-related financial crime.

Skills

Financial crime risk evaluation

BSA/AML compliance

OFAC sanctions knowledge

Leadership / management experience

Education

ACAMS / related certifications

Tools

Blockchain analytics tools

Investigation tools

Job description

The New York State Department of Financial Services seeks a Virtual Currency Senior Blockchain Analyst to evaluate on-chain illicit activity risk, monitor dashboards for data anomalies, and conduct complex investigations using blockchain analytics tools. The role involves assessing licensed entities' exposure to financial crimes, while serving as an SME on crypto-related BSA/AML matters.

The position is based in Albany or NYC and requires travel up to 25%.