Cryptocurrency Investigations Specialist Full Time (Remote)

Binance is the global blockchain company behind the world’s largest digital asset exchange by trading volume and users, serving a greater mission to accelerate cryptocurrency adoption and increase the freedom of money.

Are you looking to be a part of the most influential company in the blockchain industry and contribute to the crypto-currency revolution that is changing the world?

Duties you will be expected to perform:

• Provide technical advice and investigative/analytical support for complex and highly sensitive investigations pertaining to illicit use of cryptocurrencies.
• Thoroughly analyze customer account data, on-chain and off-chain transactions, account characteristics, and other information in order to assess the nature of the activity and identify related entities as necessary.
• Identify trends in abnormal or malicious activity and have the ability to map out networks of bad actors.
• Thoroughly document research, to include steps taken, information gathered and the conclusions drawn.
• Liaise with other teams to assist and provide and/or gather information.
• Based on analyses, provide feedback to relevant departments to enhance the company’s security framework.

Traits we are looking for in an ideal candidate:

• Excellent problem-solving skills, including an ability to think outside the box.
• The ability to think critically and consider all possibilities, especially in the context of an investigation.
• A high level of passion and commitment to the company and work being performed.
• Fully functional and tuned moral compass, with a high degree of integrity.
• Highly motivated and able to work effectively both in a team and independently, as needed, with minimal supervision.
• Professional and sound judgment.
• Solid security awareness.

Skills that will be pertinent for the position:

• Extensive experience with blockchain analytics, either using existing tools or manually tracing funds effectively using relevant block explorers.
• Comprehensive understanding of the cryptocurrency flows typically associated with DeFi applications.
• Excellent research and writing skills; able to communicate findings clearly and concisely.
• Great attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Skills that are preferred, but not necessarily required:
• Prior experience using SQL and / or Python (or similar) for data analysis.
• Proficiency in Solidity, or other languages used for Ethereum and similar blockchains (strong enough to write and / or audit complex smart contracts).
• Experience researching and analyzing cyber-crime, especially if financial in nature, and familiarity with cybercriminal organizations and tactics.

Working at Binance

• Do something meaningful; Be a part of the future of finance technology and the no.1 company in the industry
• Fast moving, challenging and unique business problems
• International work environment and flat organisation
• Great career development opportunities in a growing company
• Possibility for relocation and international transfers mid-career
• Competitive salary
• Flexible working hours, Casual work attire