Senior Associate, Forensic Accounting - Cryptocurrency

Responsibilities

• Conduct cryptocurrency and blockchain investigations, including flow of funds, fraud schemes, and sanctions evasion.
• Reconcile off-chain data (emails, exchange records) with on-chain transaction data to build investigative narratives.
• Advise FinTech and cryptocurrency businesses on AML, KYC, transaction monitoring, and sanctions compliance.
• Prepare detailed workpapers, expert reports, memos, and visualizations to communicate technical findings to clients.
• Collaborate with engagement teams to assess AML and fraud risks associated with Web3 business models.
• Support business development through thought leadership, client alerts, and research for pitches and proposals.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in the cryptocurrency industry.
• Hands-on experience with blockchain analytics and transaction tracing tools such as Chainalysis, TRM Labs, or Elliptic.
• Strong understanding of AML/BSA regulations, FinCEN requirements, and FFIEC guidelines.
• Proficiency in triaging large datasets using Microsoft Excel.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent academic achievement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet conflicting deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification in Chainalysis Reactor, TRM Labs, or an equivalent blockchain forensics tool.
• Deep knowledge of smart contract technologies, DeFi, and underlying blockchain architecture.
• Experience in conducting traditional money laundering investigations alongside cryptocurrency forensics.

About the Company

Forensic Risk Alliance (FRA) is a market leader in regulatory compliance, financial investigations, and data analytics. We are regularly hired to provide expertise on some of the world’s largest multi-jurisdictional investigations and compliance matters, and we are consistently recognized as a global market leader in the field.