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About the Role

We are seeking a Subject Matter Expert in cryptocurrency for a long-term career opportunity at a leading forensic accounting, investigations, and compliance consultancy. This role requires a deep interest in cryptocurrency, blockchain forensic analysis, AML, and sanctions compliance, along with a strong understanding of cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, transaction tracing, fraud, and money laundering typologies.

Responsibilities

Conducting cryptocurrency and blockchain investigations, including leveraging blockchain analytics for flow of funds, fraud schemes, asset misappropriation, market manipulation, and sanctions evasion.
Reconciling off-chain data with on-chain transaction data to build a comprehensive "follow-the-money" narrative.
Advising cryptocurrency and FinTech businesses on AML, KYC, Transaction Monitoring, SAR, Sanctions, and anti-bribery and corruption program requirements.
Preparing documents, workpapers, and supporting materials that articulate investigative steps.
Communicating results to clients and colleagues in written and oral form, including drafting expert reports, memos, visualizations, and presentations.
Balancing multiple projects, tracking progress, and highlighting potential issues to management.
Engaging in business development, client relationship management, and driving firm growth.
Collaborating with FRA teams on cryptocurrency topics for client alerts and thought leadership.
Proactively building and maintaining relationships with industry and service provider contacts for business development and networking.
Displaying a keen interest in technology across the financial crime space and supporting senior team members in driving developments and innovation.
Assessing AML, sanctions, and fraud risks associated with crypto/Web3 business models in collaboration with engagement teams.
Staying up-to-date with the latest technology and regulatory requirements through independent research.
Assisting in developing cryptocurrency investigation and compliance training for the FRA team.
Supporting research for pitches and proposals and assisting with business development and marketing activities.

Requirements

A minimum of three years of relevant experience in the cryptocurrency industry.
Experience in blockchain analytics and transaction tracing tools (Chainalysis, TRM Labs, Elliptic, or others).
Experience conducting cryptocurrency and traditional money laundering investigations, including flow of funds analysis.
Demonstrated understanding of the cryptocurrency ecosystem, including blockchain and smart contract technologies, underlying blockchain architecture, and uses of cryptocurrency and DeFi.
Experience triaging large datasets in Excel.
Demonstrated analytical capabilities.
Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory frameworks for financial institutions, with an emphasis on FinCEN regulations and FFIEC guidelines.
Ability to conduct high-quality reviews and investigations independently.
Advanced organizational skills and initiative.
Expert proficiency in using the full suite of Office software applications, with an emphasis on Excel.
Demonstrable experience managing and prioritizing workload effectively to meet concurrent and conflicting deadlines.
Proven track record of establishing credibility with clients and senior stakeholders and supporting ongoing client relationships.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, strong work ethic, and an inquiring mind.
Willingness to support thought leadership in Cryptocurrency Investigations and Compliance practice.
Ability and willingness to travel both domestically and internationally, if required.

Skills

Cryptocurrency
Blockchain forensic analysis
Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
Sanctions compliance
Blockchain analytics
Transaction tracing
Fraud investigation
Money laundering investigation
Flow of funds analysis
Know Your Customer (KYC)
Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR)
Anti-bribery and corruption
Excel
Office software applications
Written communication
Oral communication
Analytical skills
Problem-solving skills
Organizational skills
Client relationship management
Business development
Thought leadership

Location

Remote
Hybrid
Onsite

Work Type

Full-time
Contract

Experience Level

Minimum of three years of relevant experience in the cryptocurrency industry

Education Level

Minimum level of academic achievement equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree
Chainalysis Reactor, TRM Labs, or equivalent Certification preferred

About the Company

FRA is a market leader in regulatory compliance, financial investigations, and data analytics.
FRA is regularly hired to provide expertise on some of the world’s largest multi-jurisdictional investigations and compliance matters.
FRA is consistently recognized as a global market leader.

Equal Opportunity

FRA is an equal opportunity employer.
We are committed to hiring the most qualified candidates based on skills, experience, and potential.
Employment decisions are made in compliance with applicable local, national, and international law.