Senior Onchain Investigator

About the role

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Onchain Investigator to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space. This role will lead advanced blockchain-based investigations into illicit activity and threat actor behavior within a digital financial ecosystem. The individual will use transaction tracing, open-source intelligence, and internal data to identify patterns, attribute actors, and support security and risk mitigation efforts. This is a highly cross-functional position that partners with product, engineering, and risk teams to strengthen controls and improve investigative response. The work will also include building scalable tools and methodologies that enhance the team’s ability to detect, analyze, and act on emerging threats. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex onchain investigations into threat actor activities impacting the company and its ecosystem.
• Cluster and attribute illicit actors using blockchain analysis, OSINT, and internal data, and translate findings into actionable outcomes.
• Create automated pipelines and dashboards for OSINT and onchain analysis to scale investigative processes.
• Conduct post-incident reviews to assess security gaps and propose improvements.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and risk teams to integrate threat mitigation into product lifecycles.
• Develop and teach new investigative methodologies to the team and deliver briefings to executives regarding risks and actions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of investigative experience; 3+ years specifically in onchain illicit activity or cryptocurrency abuse.
• In-depth understanding of blockchain systems and transaction tracing across various platforms.
• Proficient in Python or Go and SQL for data analysis and scripting.
• History of developing investigation methods and automation tools adopted by peers.
• Ability to communicate complex analysis clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, including executives.
• Experienced in open-source intelligence (OSINT) research across diverse topics.
• Responsible use of generative AI to enhance workflow efficiency and output quality.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contributions.
• Remote work flexibility.

Pay

$180,370 – $212,200 annually