Global Intelligence Analyst

About the role

In this role, you will act as a liaison with law enforcement, particularly for inquiries from Brazil, ensuring compliance with legal guidelines. You will be responsible for evaluating and fulfilling legal information requests while conducting blockchain analysis to trace illicit fund flows.

The work environment is remote-first and emphasizes high standards and intense collaboration. Success in this position is measured by your ability to build cases from initial indicators and your effectiveness in documenting findings for law enforcement.

The annual base salary for this role ranges from $117,385 to $138,100, depending on location.

Skills that matter here

• blockchain analysis: You will conduct blockchain investigations to trace illicit activities.
• investigative tools: Your role will involve using tools like Chainalysis and TRM Labs for investigations.
• law enforcement interaction: You will serve as a point of contact for law enforcement inquiries.
• illicit activity detection: Your investigative ability will focus on detecting patterns of illicit activity.

Who this role suits

• You have experience working with law enforcement at various levels.
• You are detail-oriented and capable of documenting findings clearly.
• You thrive in high-pressure environments and can handle urgent matters effectively.
• You are proficient in Portuguese and ready to engage with law enforcement in Brazil.

From the employer

• Serve as a point of contact for law enforcement inquiries, including as the DRI for law enforcement requests from Brazil, providing technical assistance and records in alignment with legal and compliance guidelines.
• Evaluate, process, and fulfill legal information requests (e.g., subpoenas) in a timely manner, determining any risks or sensitivities associated with each request.
• Conduct blockchain analysis using investigative tools such as Chainalysis, TRM Labs, and Elliptic to trace illicit fund flows and identify criminal typologies.
• Pursue investigations into criminal activity with oversight from senior investigators, building cases from limited initial indicators and escalating urgent or sensitive matters to management.
• Remain up to date on relevant laws, policies, and evolving financial crime typologies across the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

• 1+ years of experience interacting with law enforcement agencies at a federal/national or local level, at a crypto/fintech company, bank, or investigations firm.
• Proven investigative ability, including experience detecting patterns of illicit activity, building cases from limited initial indicators, and documenting findings for law enforcement or internal stakeholders.
• Experience with blockchain analysis and navigation, ideally using tools such as TRM Labs, Chainalysis, or Elliptic, with familiarity with on-chain financial crime typologies.
• Portuguese language proficiency with experience or readiness to serve as the primary point of contact for law enforcement requests from Brazil and Latin America.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and respond to legal information requests with sound judgment and to document investigative findings in clear, accurate written reports.
• Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.

• Base salary varies by location (see range below). Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).
• Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus): $117,385 — $138,100 USD.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: Coinbase is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.