Senior Investigator

Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you’re capable of?

At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It’s a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, every day, as we build the emerging onchain platform — and with it, the future global financial system.

To achieve our mission, we’re seeking a very specific candidate. We want someone who is passionate about our mission and who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system. We want someone who is eager to leave their mark on the world, who relishes the pressure and privilege of working with high caliber colleagues, and who actively seeks feedback to keep leveling up. We want someone who will run towards, not away from, solving the company’s hardest problems.

Our work culture is intense and isn’t for everyone. But if you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you, there’s no better place to be.

The Global Intelligence team serves as advocates for the crypto-economy and guardians for Coinbase by combating crime. The Global Intelligence team acts as liaison between law enforcement and Coinbase, responsible for handling criminal matters on the platform by performing proactive and reactive investigations. We are looking for a seasoned investigator and blockchain analysis wizard to be a leader on the team and eager to share their expertise. The investigator will also help train law enforcement in crypto-crime investigation techniques and advise internal tool development.

We are looking for someone hungry for a challenge and to have a big impact on a small team. We want someone who can bring blockchain expertise to bear on getting victims back their money and helping law enforcement disrupt illicit activity in the crypto space. We want someone who enjoys conducting investigations and putting pieces of the puzzle together. You’d probably be a good fit if your favorite TV show is The Wire or True Detective (Season 1 only).

What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties):

• Independently conduct complex investigations into various cases such as account takeovers, investment scams, and other potential illegal activities on the platform. This includes identifying threat actors and working to recover funds for victims;
• Remain current with crypto industry developments and landscape, keeping up-to-date about new threat actor TTPs, network protocols, and applicable regulation;
• Prepare detailed written intelligence reports and briefing decks for law enforcement to communicate investigative findings;
• Handle highly sensitive cases with urgency and discretion;
• Master evolving investigative tools for blockchain analytics, social media platforms with emphasis on identity research, data extraction and analysis;
• Lead quarterly sprints on emerging threats and topical concerns;
• Occasionally respond to law enforcement requests and inquiries;
• Occasional domestic travel, providing trainings to law enforcement and representing the team at high-stakes conferences and meetings;
• Provide guidance, feedback and support to more junior investigators as they handle their own cases.

What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):

• 4+ years of experience in the crypto industry working on blockchain analysis, with expertise in tracing complex obfuscation techniques;
• Experience investigating cybercrime/financial crimes, particularly for other financial institutions or tech companies;
• Extensive experience investigating account takeovers;
• Strong data analysis skills, knows your way around a pivot table and SQL queries;
• Committed team player eager to pitch in wherever necessary;
• Comfort with public records research and OSINT expertise;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to explain complex concepts succinctly;
• Excellent professional judgment, time management and organizational skills;
• The successful candidate should have the ability to obtain a government security clearance if/when needed.

Nice to haves:

• Foreign language skills;
• One or more of the following certifications: CRC, CISC, CEIC, TRM-CI, TRM-ACI or other relevant certifications;
• Experience working in or with law enforcement;
• Facility in Python or other languages;
• Dune wizard status;
• Existing government security clearance.

Job #: P70704

Please be advised that each candidate may submit a maximum of four applications within any 30-day period. We encourage you to carefully evaluate how your skills and interests align with Coinbase's roles before applying.

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