Role in brief
Zendr is seeking a Cryptocurrency Investigator for a national security program. This role involves tracing crypto transactions, investigating illicit finance, and analyzing data to identify patterns. Candidates with experience in cryptocurrency investigations and blockchain fundamentals, who are familiar with tools like Chainalysis, should apply.
About the role
This role focuses on cryptocurrency tracing and financial intelligence within a national security program. The investigator will be responsible for following cryptocurrency transactions and asset flows, as well as examining illicit finance, darknet activities, and money laundering techniques. The work involves applying blockchain analytics to identify and understand hidden financial networks.
A key aspect of the position is analyzing complex datasets to uncover patterns and targets that are not immediately obvious. This analytical research supports intelligence and operational outcomes directly related to national security initiatives. The investigator will move beyond basic tool usage to conduct intelligence-led analysis.
Success in this role means contributing to real-world investigations by effectively using blockchain analytics to expose illicit financial activities. The investigator will join a specialized team dedicated to addressing evolving threats in the cryptocurrency space, working on mission-critical projects that have significant impact.
The compensation for this role ranges from $200,000 to $220,000 per year, depending on experience, and includes quarterly bonuses and benefits.
Skills that matter here
- Chainalysis: This tool is used for tracing cryptocurrency transactions and analyzing blockchain data to investigate illicit activities.
- TRM Labs: Familiarity with this platform supports the investigation of illicit finance and the identification of suspicious patterns in cryptocurrency transactions.
- CipherTrace: This skill is applied to analyze cryptocurrency movements and support intelligence gathering for national security programs.
- blockchain fundamentals: A strong understanding of concepts like wallets, transactions, and nodes is essential for effective cryptocurrency investigations.
- cryptocurrency investigations: Direct experience in this area is required to trace transactions, analyze illicit finance, and identify financial networks.
- data analysis: The ability to analyze complex datasets is crucial for identifying non-obvious patterns and targets in financial intelligence.
Who this role suits
- Someone with a background in financial intelligence or banking/fintech who wants to apply their skills to national security.
- An individual who enjoys deep-dive analytical research and can identify subtle patterns in complex data.
- A person who is driven by working on mission-critical investigations with tangible real-world impact.
- Someone who thrives in a specialized team environment tackling evolving threats in the crypto space.
From the employer
- Tracing cryptocurrency transactions and asset flows
- Investigating illicit finance, darknet activity, and laundering methods
- Analyzing complex datasets to identify non-obvious patterns and targets
- Supporting intelligence and operational outcomes tied to national security
- Experience in cryptocurrency investigations, financial intelligence, or banking/fintech
- Strong understanding of blockchain fundamentals (wallets, transactions, nodes)
- Familiarity with crypto ecosystems (exchanges, OTC, payment providers)
- Familiarity with tools such as Chainalysis, TRM Labs, CipherTrace (or similar)
- Ability to work with data and conduct deep-dive analytical research
- Work on mission-critical investigations with real-world impact
- Move beyond tools into true intelligence-led analysis
- Join a highly specialized team tackling evolving crypto threats
- Strong compensation and long-term program stability
- Compensation: $200k-$220k DOE with quarterly bonuses and great benefits
Questions about this role
What is the remote work policy for this role?
This is a fully remote position, allowing candidates to work from any location.
What level of experience is required?
Candidates should have experience in cryptocurrency investigations, financial intelligence, or banking/fintech, along with a strong understanding of blockchain fundamentals.
How do I apply for this position?
The job description does not specify an application process, but interested candidates should visit the company website, wearezendr.team, for more information.