Cryptocurrency Investigator

Cryptocurrency Investigator at Guidehouse

Guidehouse is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cryptocurrency Investigator to join their dynamic team. This role is crucial in combating illicit activities within the digital asset space, working to unravel complex financial crimes and support critical investigations.

What You Will Do

• Conduct cryptocurrency tracing using a variety of blockchain tools such as Chainalysis, TRM Labs, Elliptic, CipherTrace, and Elementus to evaluate transaction data.
• Unravel interconnections between crypto wallets and real-world identities to support investigations.
• Provide oversight and support to investigations by identifying fund flows, unique transaction patterns, and interrelationships between transfers.
• Ultimately link individuals to digital assets in complex cases.
• Assist in preparing and delivering training for clients, enhancing awareness of digital asset misuse and understanding of crypto crimes and red flags.
• Prepare client communications, both written and oral, for senior-level review and presentation.

What You Will Need

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST" clearance; approved adjudication is required prior to onboarding. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• THREE (3) years of dedicated cybercrime and/or cryptocurrency investigation experience.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of cryptocurrency analysis, blockchain analytics, and open internet intelligence gathering (including social media, Deep and Dark Web).
• Proficiency in data analytics and electronic evidence analysis specifically related to cybercrime and cryptocurrency investigations.
• Deep understanding of criminal activities such as general and complex financial crimes, civil and criminal forfeitures, organized crime, white collar crime, money laundering, drug trafficking, illicit trade finance, and cyber-enabled financial crimes.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Certifications in various blockchain analytics tools.
• Experience working with government agencies and law enforcement bodies.
• Specialized knowledge of task forces and financial investigative groups targeting financial criminal activities.
• Specialized knowledge of methods, techniques, and subject matter analysis applied to federal investigations.
• Skills in researching, collecting, and analyzing large amounts of raw data from various criminal investigative tools and client-owned databases.
• Ability to apply specialized knowledge to financial and investigative data, extracting and correlating large datasets to produce reports and data visualizations.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual salary range for the Cryptocurrency Investigator position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. Compensation is determined by factors including skill sets, experience, training, security clearances, licensure, certifications, and business needs. Guidehouse offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits Include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Eligibility for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown Program
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to protecting veterans, individuals with disabilities, and all other bases protected by law. Guidehouse considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including the Fair Chance Ordinances of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you require accommodation for the application process, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All recruitment communications will originate from @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com domains. Guidehouse never charges fees or requires money transfers at any stage of recruitment.

Key skills/competency

• Cryptocurrency Tracing
• Blockchain Analytics
• Cybercrime Investigations
• Financial Crimes
• Open Source Intelligence
• Dark Web Analysis
• Data Analytics
• Transaction Monitoring
• Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
• Public Trust Clearance