Cryptocurrency Intelligence Analyst

As a Cryptocurrency Intelligence Analyst at Elliptic, you'll play a key role in expanding and enriching one of the company's most important intelligence products. You'll help customers gain visibility into the global crypto ecosystem and make smarter, safer decisions. You'll be part of a collaborative Intelligence team trusted by law enforcement, financial institutions, and crypto platforms worldwide, directly powering risk detection, entity screening, and verification workflows at scale.

What you'll do

• Research and document cryptoasset service providers (VASPs, custodians, OTC desks, exchanges) to expand and improve Elliptic's products
• Analyse blockchain and off-chain data to identify key risk indicators and assess how crypto businesses operate within or outside global regulatory frameworks
• Apply AML concepts such as ownership structures, compliance controls, licensing status, and jurisdictional risk to profile entities accurately and inform product coverage
• Collaborate with the Intelligence Team and other Cryptocurrency Intelligence Analysts to link real-world entities to their blockchain representation

What you bring

• Demonstrated interest in cryptoassets, financial crime, compliance, or international finance through education, research, or relevant work experience
• A basic understanding of anti-money laundering (AML) concepts, such as beneficial ownership, sanctions, or enhanced due diligence
• Comfort navigating structured and unstructured data (news sources, registries, company websites, and public datasets) to assess business activity and risk profiles
• Proactive communication skills and aptitude for working in a global team spanning Singapore, London, and Washington DC
• Eligibility to work in the US
• Detail-oriented and thorough approach to getting things right
• Understanding of the importance of accuracy in risk-related environments and commitment to producing high-quality work
• Active use of AI in your day-to-day work, with experience creating automated solutions for recurring processes

Nice to have

• Familiarity with VASPs, major crypto exchanges, or custodians and how they interact with traditional finance systems
• Experience with open-source intelligence (OSINT), public company registries, or financial regulatory research
• Knowledge of global AML frameworks (e.g., FATF guidelines, MiCA) or how crypto is regulated in specific jurisdictions
• Academic or practical experience in international relations, investigative journalism, compliance, economics, or law
• Interest in learning how intelligence products shape real-world decisions for law enforcement, banks, and regulators

What we offer

• Hybrid working with the option to work from almost anywhere for up to 90 days per year
• $650 remote work budget to set up your home office space
• $1,000 annual Learning and Development budget to support your growth
• 25 days of annual leave plus 8 US Public Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with generous premium contributions for you and your dependents
• 401k with company match
• Full access to Spill mental health support

About Elliptic

Elliptic is the leader in digital asset decisioning, building the most comprehensive platform for extracting crypto data and intelligence across blockchains. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in London, Elliptic has offices in New York, Washington D.C., Miami, San Francisco, UAE, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Tokyo. The platform serves law enforcement, financial institutions, and crypto platforms worldwide for compliance, risk management, intelligence operations, and blockchain infrastructure needs.