Associate Investigator

Blockchain technology is powering a growing wave of innovation. Businesses and governments around the world are using blockchains to make banking more efficient, connect with their customers, and investigate criminal cases. As adoption of blockchain technology grows, more and more organizations seek access to all this ecosystem has to offer. That’s where Chainalysis comes in. We provide complete knowledge of what’s happening on blockchains through our data, services, and solutions. With Chainalysis, organizations can navigate blockchains safely and with confidence. The team of investigators at Chainalysis are world-class problem solvers adept at covert analysis and conducting complex investigations. We help our customers with the biggest and hairiest of investigations and along the way, make the world a safer place. Investigators are equal parts technical knowledge, tenacity, and intuition.  As a Chainalysis Associate Investigator, you will measure your success by your impact on our customers’ mission and the execution and expansion of investigation support at our key customers. Priorities in your 1st year include: Completing the Chainalysis Reactor Certification and the Chainalysis Investigations Specialist Course certifications and being able to expertly navigate open-source blockchain analytic tools. Providing investigative and analytic support that leads to meaningful results pertaining to the customer's mission. Preparing in-depth summaries of data, findings, and conclusions based on extensive research and analysis. Becoming a sought-after and trusted advisor to other investigators, analysts, and leadership within your assigned customer(s) teams Delivering training and offering guidance to other investigators and analysts as needed.  Responsibilities: Collaborate with team members and across Chainalysis to support complex cryptocurrency investigations  Provide investigative/analytic support for extremely complex, technical, and highly sensitive investigations and initiatives pertaining to financial crimes, including cryptocurrencies.  Conduct research and data analysis, author reports of your investigative findings, and present those findings to team members and customers  Review the adequacy and completeness of investigations and the data collection methods to determine the authenticity, veracity, and pertinence of that data resulting in more thorough investigations or analytic assessments.  Prepare in-depth summaries of data from extensive research and analysis to set forth recommendations for investigations, lead follow up, and potential risks that could hamper an investigation Evangelize the Chainalysis mission of bringing trust to blockchains, becoming an expert at using our tools and data to develop insights on illicit activity trends in crypto and its impact on our customers.    Qualifications Degree in cybersecurity, cyber crime, intelligence, criminal justice, forensic accounting, data analytics, computer science, or similar; or previous military service TS/SCI clearance preferred, but not required  Previous academic or work experience in one or more of the following: Intelligence, law enforcement, and/or financial regulatory agencies within state or federal government Financial crimes investigations Investigations related to cryptocurrency tracing, blockchain analytics, and/or the dark web Knowledge of and/or passion for blockchain/cryptocurrency technology Ability to travel (up to 25%) Experience with Chainalysis investigative tools a plus Technologies and tools we use (previous experience not required) Chainalysis Reactor At Chainalysis, we help government agencies, cryptocurrency businesses, and financial institutions track and investigate illicit activity on the blockchain, allowing them to engage confidently with cryptocurrency. We take care of our people with great benefits, professional development opportunities, and fun. You belong here.  At Chainalysis, we believe that diversity of experience and thought makes us stronger. With both customers and employees around the world, we are committed to ensuring our team reflects the unique communities around us. Some of the ways we’re ensuring we keep learning are an internal Diversity Committee, Days of Reflection throughout the year including International Women’s Day, Harvey Milk Day, World Humanitarian Day, and UN International Migrants Day, and a commitment to continue revisiting and reevaluating our diversity culture.  We encourage applicants across any race, ethnicity, gender/gender expression, age, spirituality, ability, experience and more. Additionally, if you need any accommodations to make our interview process more accessible to you due to a disability, don't hesitate to let us know. You can learn more here . 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