Blockchain Investigator, Financial Crimes, US

Crypto.com is hiring a Blockchain Investigator to conduct advanced on-chain investigations, mitigate regulatory risk, and prepare SAR filings. The role also supports global MLRO teams through threat analysis, control reviews, and investigative insights, with an emphasis on North American clients.

Responsibilities

• Proactive Typology/Risk Identification: Be at the forefront of risk identification by proactively identifying exposure to illicit typologies, such as potential sanctions evasion, money laundering and scams. Evaluate external threat intelligence referrals
• Advanced Blockchain Investigations: Document and map complex illicit networks and trace illicit funds through blockchain networks by using blockchain analytics tools like Chainalysis or TRM Labs
• Global Risk Management: Work with global MLROs to provide investigative support and relevant insights to ensure case completion
• Interdiction: Evaluate suspected wallet addresses against established fraud typologies to make data-driven blacklisting decisions and maintain interdiction controls
• Transaction Monitoring Controls: Conduct reviews of transaction monitoring controls and rules to confirm their accuracy and comprehensive effectiveness
• Digital Assets Reviews: Review digital asset listings to provide potential risk insights. Exhibit and present an understanding of on-chain exchange infrastructure
• Law Enforcement Support: Liaise, as appropriate, between law enforcement and internal stakeholders to support anti-financial crimes initiatives. Support regulatory inter-agency frameworks and on-chain controls related to FinCEN Section 314(b) processes, global sanctions compliance, and FinCEN 311-related restrictions
• Training: Train, as needed, other members of the Financial Crimes team on advanced blockchain investigatory techniques, evolution in typologies and new threats

Preferred

• Chainalysis, TRM Labs, and/or Elliptic certifications
• Professional compliance certifications or specialized blockchain compliance certifications
• Chainalysis Certification
• TRM Labs Certification
• Elliptic Certification
• Professional Compliance Certifications
• Blockchain Compliance Certifications

Benefits

• Attractive annual leave entitlement including: birthday, work anniversary
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Eligible for company-sponsored group health, dental, vision, and life/disability insurance
• Flexi-work hour and hybrid set-up
• Our internal mobility program can offer employees a diverse scope

Company

• Cryptocurrency exchange for buying, selling, storing, and trading crypto.
• Singapore, Central Region, SGP
• https://crypto.com/
• Founded in 2016
• 1001-5000 employees

Qualifications

• 3+ years related experience in Blockchain Analytics, Financial Crimes Investigations, AML Compliance, Transaction Monitoring, etc
• Strong understanding of crypto-specific financial crime threats, including familiarity with movement of funds on UTXO and account-based networks, job/investment scams, and cross-border fraud networks
• Proven expertise utilizing on-chain forensics platforms and tools (e.g., Chainalysis, TRM Labs)
• Working familiarity with digital asset compliance standards and regulations, including the PATRIOT ACT and FinCEN 311/314(b) guidelines and global sanctions regimes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complex crypto and compliance issues for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to execute against changing priorities and deadlines with minimal supervision
• Experience and examples of fostering a positive team environment and collaboration
• Chainalysis, TRM Labs, and/or Elliptic certifications
• Professional compliance certifications or specialized blockchain compliance certifications
• 3+ years related experience in Blockchain Analytics, Financial Crimes Investigations, AML Compliance, Transaction Monitoring, etc.

Required skills

• , Blockchain Analytics, Financial Crimes Investigations, AML Compliance, Transaction Monitoring, Chainalysis, TRM Labs, Elliptic, UTXO Networks, Account-Based Blockchain Networks, Cross-Border Fraud Networks, Digital Asset Compliance, PATRIOT Act, FinCEN 311/314(b) Guidelines, Global Sanctions Regimes

Preferred skills

• Chainalysis, TRM Labs, and/or Elliptic certifications

Experience

• 3+ years