Forensic Accountant – Cryptocurrency Investigations, Senior Associate

As a Senior Associate Forensic Accountant in Cryptocurrency Investigations at Forensic Risk Alliance, you bring expertise in blockchain forensic analysis, investigations, and financial crime compliance to one of the world's most respected forensic accounting and investigations consultancies. You work across cryptocurrency asset transaction tracing, Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions compliance, and help drive the growth of FRA's Cryptocurrency practice.

What you'll do

• Conduct cryptocurrency and blockchain investigations, leveraging blockchain analytics to trace flow of funds, uncover fraud schemes, asset misappropriation, market manipulation, and sanctions evasion.
• Reconcile off-chain data such as email conversations and exchange records with on-chain transaction data to build comprehensive follow-the-money narratives.
• Advise cryptocurrency and FinTech businesses on AML requirements including Know Your Customer (KYC), Transaction Monitoring, Suspicious Activity Reporting, Sanctions, and anti-bribery and corruption programs.
• Prepare investigative documents, workpapers, and supporting materials that articulate the steps performed.
• Communicate results with clients and colleagues through written and oral reporting, including expert reports, memos, visualizations, and presentations that translate technical findings into clear insights.
• Balance multiple projects and responsibilities, track progress against work plans, and highlight potential issues to management.
• Collaborate with FRA teams on cryptocurrency topics for client alerts and thought leadership.
• Build and maintain relationships with industry and service provider contacts; develop client relationships to drive firm growth; and support business development through pitches and proposals.
• Stay informed on emerging crypto and Web3 trends, particularly in non-banks and fintechs, and support senior team members in driving innovation within the Cryptocurrency Investigations and Compliance practice.
• Assess AML, sanctions, and fraud risks associated with crypto and Web3 business models in alignment with best practice and regulatory requirements.
• Stay current with BSA/AML regulations, FinCEN and Federal Reserve Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs), and FFIEC BSA/AML Exam Manual through independent research.
• Assist in developing cryptocurrency investigation and compliance training for the FRA team.

What you bring

• 3+ years of relevant experience in the cryptocurrency industry, with 2+ years of hands-on experience conducting cryptocurrency and traditional money laundering investigations, including flow of funds analysis.
• Practical experience using both commercial blockchain analytics tools such as Chainalysis Reactor, TRM Labs, and Elliptic, as well as open-source blockchain explorers such as Blockchain.com, Etherscan.io, and Solscan.io.
• Knowledge of the cryptocurrency ecosystem, including blockchain and smart contract technologies, underlying blockchain architecture, and uses of cryptocurrency and DeFi.
• Experience in financial crime compliance and risk management within the fintech, financial services, or Web3/crypto space, with strong understanding of Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Transaction Monitoring (TM), Know Your Customer (KYC), and Sanctions compliance relevant to Web3 and crypto.
• Knowledge of compliance and regulatory frameworks applicable to financial institutions, with emphasis on FinCEN regulations and FFIEC guidelines, and a commitment to staying informed of global regulatory changes and evolving cryptocurrency crime trends.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification.
• Advanced organizational skills and proven ability to prioritize tasks effectively while managing concurrent and conflicting deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong ability to analyze large datasets in Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, solid work ethic, and an inquiring mind.
• Willingness to support thought leadership in Cryptocurrency Investigations and Compliance.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Nice to have

• Certification in Chainalysis Reactor, TRM Labs, or equivalent blockchain analytics tool.

What we offer

• Base annual salary of £65k-£75k in London, based on relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and overall fit.

About Forensic Risk Alliance

Forensic Risk Alliance is a market leader in regulatory compliance, financial investigations, and data analytics. The firm is regularly hired for some of the world's largest multi-jurisdictional investigations and compliance matters and is recognized globally as a market leader in the field.