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About the Role

Conducts high-complexity investigations into crypto asset activities of FINRA member firms, providing subject matter expertise and assisting in the development of training and external engagements related to crypto asset and blockchain technology.

Responsibilities

• Independently leads investigations specific to tokenized securities and other crypto asset activities of FINRA member firms and associated persons.
• Timely document investigative strategies, findings, and results; and provide recommendations based on identified findings.
• Serves as a subject matter expert for FINRA staff across the organization on crypto-asset-related matters and initiatives, as well as on external engagements, including as a public speaker at FINRA and industry-sponsored events.
• Participating in or leading the development and delivery of training on tokenized securities, crypto assets, and blockchain technology for FINRA staff and external stakeholders.
• Participates in industry engagement initiatives focused on effective practices, common challenges, emerging trends and other regulatory considerations related to broker-dealer activity in tokenized securities, crypto assets and blockchain technology.
• Proactively identify and share intelligence with internal and external stakeholders on emerging threats and trends involving tokenized securities, crypto assets and blockchain technology activities of broker-dealers and associated persons.
• Demonstrates FINRA’s values, always acting with integrity and professionalism.
• Collaborates, both in-person and virtually, in furtherance of FINRA’s mission of investor protection and market integrity.

Requirements

• Expertise in onchain investigations using blockchain analytics and forensics platforms and other open-source intelligence, including transaction tracing, and wallet attribution.
• Advanced knowledge of crypto assets, blockchains and onchain technology.
• Advanced knowledge of common schemes and threats that leverage crypto assets and blockchain technology, as well as onchain obfuscation tactics.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to explain complex crypto concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently on multiple time-sensitive matters with minimal supervision.
• Expert proficiency with computer programs, data analysis tools, and Office suite applications.
• Strong relationship management and collaboration skills.
• FINRA’s Code of Conduct imposes restrictions on employees’ investments and requires financial disclosures.
• Employees are required to disclose to FINRA all brokerage accounts that they maintain.
• Employees must comply with investment restrictions—including disposing of any security issued by a company on FINRA’s Prohibited Company List or obtaining a written waiver—by the date they begin employment with FINRA.
• Employees may only maintain securities accounts that must be disclosed to FINRA at one or more securities firms that provide an electronic feed (e-feed) of data to FINRA.
• Must move securities accounts from other securities firms to a firm that provides an e-feed within three months of beginning employment.
• Must execute FINRA’s Employee Confidentiality and Invention Assignment Agreement without qualification or modification.
• Must comply with the company’s policy on nepotism.

Skills

• Onchain investigations
• Blockchain analytics
• Forensics platforms
• Open-source intelligence
• Transaction tracing
• Wallet attribution
• Crypto assets
• Blockchains
• Onchain technology
• Common schemes and threats
• Onchain obfuscation tactics
• Written communication
• Verbal communication
• Computer programs
• Data analysis tools
• Office suite applications
• Relationship management
• Collaboration

Location

• Los Angeles, CA
• San Francisco, CA
• CO
• FL
• TX
• IL
• PA
• MA
• MD
• VA
• Washington, DC
• NY
• NJ

Work Type

• Hybrid
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Senior Principal Investigator
• Advanced expert level
• Professional role
• Minimal guidance and supervision
• Managing and leading a complex caseload

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience
• Advanced degree or law degree preferred
• Professional certifications (e.g., blockchain certifications, CAMS, CFE) valued

Salary/Compensations

• Los Angeles, CA: Minimum Salary $137,000, Maximum Salary, $206,000
• San Francisco, CA: Minimum Salary $143,000.00, Maximum Salary, $215,000
• CO/FL/TX: Minimum Salary $114,200, Maximum Salary $207,200
• IL/PA: Minimum Salary $125,900, Maximum Salary $228,000
• MA/MD/VA/Washington, DC: Minimum Salary $131,200, Maximum Salary $238,300
• NY/NJ: Minimum Salary $131,200, Maximum Salary $248,700

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus
• Overtime pay
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
• Basic life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Spouse/domestic partner and dependent life insurance
• Spouse/domestic partner and dependent accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Long-term care insurance
• Business travel accident insurance
• Disability insurance
• Legal insurance
• Immediate participation and vesting in a 401(k) plan with company match
• FINRA-funded retirement contribution
• Tuition reimbursement
• Commuter benefits
• Adoption assistance
• Backup family care
• Surrogacy benefits
• Employee assistance programs
• Wellness programs
• 15 days of paid time off
• 5 personal days
• 9 sick days
• Two volunteer service days
• Military leave
• Jury duty leave
• Bereavement leave
• Voting and election official leave
• Care of a family member leave
• Childbirth and parental leave
• Nine paid holidays

About the Company

• FINRA is a registered trademark of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.

Equal Opportunity

• All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected category, including race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religion, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex, or any other status or classification protected by state or local law.
• FINRA abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.
• FINRA abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.