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About the Role

Serve as a FINRA expert applying specialized knowledge of crypto assets, blockchains, smart contracts, and onchain technologies to address complex regulatory challenges. Investigate money laundering, onchain vulnerabilities, cybersecurity incidents, fraud, and related control deficiencies using blockchain forensics platforms.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead investigations into tokenized securities and other crypto asset activities of FINRA member firms.
• Document investigative strategies, findings, and results, providing recommendations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for FINRA staff on crypto-asset-related matters.
• Develop and deliver training on tokenized securities, crypto assets, and blockchain technology.
• Participate in industry engagement initiatives focused on broker-dealer activity in tokenized securities and crypto assets.
• Proactively identify and share intelligence on emerging threats and trends involving crypto assets and blockchain technology.
• Demonstrate FINRA’s values, acting with integrity and professionalism.
• Collaborate, in-person and virtually, to further FINRA’s mission of investor protection and market integrity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience required; advanced degree or law degree preferred.
• Expertise in onchain investigations using blockchain analytics and forensics platforms and open-source intelligence.
• Advanced knowledge of crypto assets, blockchains, and onchain technology.
• Advanced knowledge of common schemes and threats leveraging crypto assets and blockchain technology, including obfuscation tactics.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the 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 Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) certification or acceptable industry equivalent certification is required upon hire or within 16 months of the start date.

Skills

• Crypto asset investigations
• Blockchain technology
• Smart contracts
• Onchain analysis
• Blockchain forensics
• Transaction tracing
• Wallet attribution analysis
• Smart contract auditing
• Cybersecurity incident investigation
• Money laundering investigation
• Fraud investigation
• Open-source intelligence
• Data analysis
• Relationship management
• Communication

Location

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

Work Type

• Hybrid

Experience Level

• Senior
• Principal Investigator

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• 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 program
• 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 self-regulatory organization that oversees the brokerage industry in the United States.
• FINRA's mission is investor protection and market integrity.
• FINRA's Code of Conduct imposes restrictions on employees’ investments and requires financial disclosures.

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), prohibiting discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability and requiring affirmative action.
• FINRA abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), prohibiting discrimination against qualified protected veterans and requiring affirmative action.