Role in brief
Binance, a major blockchain ecosystem, is hiring an Investigations Specialist in Brazil. This role involves analyzing customer and transaction data, conducting open-source research, and identifying malicious activity trends to enhance security. It suits individuals with strong analytical skills, experience in cyber-crime investigation, and a background in financial security or law enforcement.
About the role
This role focuses on analyzing customer account data and transaction details, both on-chain and off-chain, to understand activity patterns and identify related entities. A key responsibility is to conduct open-source research to gather essential data for investigations and due diligence. The specialist will also work to identify trends in abnormal or malicious activities, helping to map out networks of bad actors within the blockchain ecosystem.
The specialist will document their research thoroughly, detailing the steps taken, data sources used, and conclusions reached. This role requires collaboration with various internal teams to share and gather information pertinent to ongoing investigations. The insights gained from these analyses will be used to provide feedback to relevant departments, contributing directly to the enhancement of the company's overall security framework.
Success in this position means effectively identifying and documenting malicious activities, contributing to a safer environment for users. The work directly supports Binance's goal of maintaining industry-leading security for its extensive user base across a wide range of digital-asset products. The role operates within a global organization that values autonomy and a results-driven approach.
The salary for this position ranges from $52,000 to $88,000 USD annually.
Skills that matter here
- Proficiency in Portuguese: This skill is beneficial for coordinating with local and international partners and stakeholders effectively.
- Familiarity with blockchain analytics: This involves using existing tools or manually tracking funds via block explorers to investigate transactions.
- Knowledge of open-source investigations (OSINT) and/or due diligence: This is important for conducting detailed research to support investigations.
- Experience researching and analyzing cyber-crime: This experience, especially in financial cyber-crime, helps in understanding and combating cybercriminal organizations and their tactics.
- A basic understanding of DNS and IP address analysis: This knowledge aids in conducting more comprehensive investigations.
Who this role suits
- A person who thrives on detailed analysis of complex data, including financial and transactional information.
- Someone with a background in cyber-crime investigation or financial security, particularly with an understanding of blockchain technology.
- An individual who is adept at open-source research and can identify patterns in malicious activity.
- A professional who can effectively document findings and communicate insights to enhance security protocols.
From the employer
- 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.
- Conduct detailed open source research to identify data vital to furthering investigations or due diligence initiatives.
- Identify trends in abnormal or malicious activity in order to map out networks of bad actors.
- Document research and illustrate the steps taken, the data sources reviewed, 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.
- 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.
- Conduct detailed open source research to identify data vital to furthering investigations or due diligence initiatives.
- Identify trends in abnormal or malicious activity in order to map out networks of bad actors.
- Document research and illustrate the steps taken, the data sources reviewed, 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.
Good to have:
- Strong network within national/regional law enforcement agencies.
- Proficiency in Portuguese, in addition to English, to effectively coordinate with local and overseas partners and stakeholders.
- Familiarity with blockchain analytics, either using existing tools or manually tracking funds effectively using relevant block explorers.
- Knowledge of open-source investigations (OSINT) and/or due diligence.
- Experience researching and analyzing cyber-crime, especially if financial in nature, and familiarity with cybercriminal organizations and tactics.
- A basic understanding of DNS and IP address analysis.
- Shape the future with the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem.
- Collaborate with world-class talent in a user-centric global organization with a flat structure.
- Tackle unique, fast-paced projects with autonomy in an innovative environment.
- Thrive in a results-driven workplace with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning.
- Competitive salary and company benefits.
- Work-from-home arrangement (the arrangement may vary depending on the work nature of the business team).
Questions about this role
What are the core responsibilities of this role?
The core responsibilities include analyzing customer data and transactions, conducting open-source research, identifying trends in malicious activity, documenting findings, and collaborating with other teams to enhance security.
Is this a remote position?
Yes, this is a remote position, though the specific work-from-home arrangements may vary depending on the business team's needs.