Forensic Accountant – Cryptocurrency Investigations, Senior Associate

As a Senior Associate Forensic Accountant at Forensic Risk Alliance, you will conduct cryptocurrency and blockchain investigations for one of the world's most highly respected forensic accounting, investigations, and compliance consultancies. You'll leverage blockchain forensic analysis, AML and Sanctions compliance expertise, and transaction tracing to support investigations into fraud, money laundering, asset misappropriation, market manipulation, and sanctions evasion. Your work will help drive the continued growth of FRA's Cryptocurrency practice.

What you'll do

• Conduct cryptocurrency and blockchain investigations using blockchain analytics to trace flows of funds, 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, Transaction Monitoring, and Suspicious Activity Reporting, as well as Sanctions and anti-bribery and corruption programs
• Prepare documents, workpapers, and supporting materials that articulate investigative steps performed
• Communicate results with clients and colleagues through written and oral reports, expert 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 collaborate on pitches and proposals for business development
• Display keen interest in technology across the financial crime space and support senior team members in driving innovation within the Cryptocurrency Investigations and Compliance practice
• Stay current with emerging crypto and Web3 trends, particularly those affecting non-banks and fintech companies
• Assess AML, Sanctions, and fraud risks associated with crypto and Web3 business models to align with best practice and regulatory requirements
• Stay up to date with the latest regulatory requirements through independent research of BSA/AML regulations, FinCEN and Federal Reserve Code of Federal Regulations, and FFIEC BSA/AML Exam Manual
• 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 commercial blockchain analytics tools such as Chainalysis Reactor, TRM Labs, and Elliptic, as well as open-source blockchain explorers including 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 a strong understanding of Anti-Money Laundering, Transaction Monitoring, Know Your Customer, and Sanctions compliance relevant to the Web3/Crypto space
• Knowledge of compliance and regulatory frameworks applicable to financial institutions, with emphasis on FinCEN regulations and FFIEC guidelines, and a commitment to keeping abreast of latest global regulatory changes and evolving cryptocurrency crime trends
• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Advanced organizational skills with a proven track record of prioritizing tasks to manage concurrent and conflicting deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly in robust analysis of 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 practice
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required

Nice to have

• Chainalysis Reactor, TRM Labs, or equivalent certification

What we offer

• Base annual salary of $90k-$115k (Dallas location), with final compensation based on relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and overall fit for the role

About Forensic Risk Alliance

Forensic Risk Alliance is a market leader in regulatory compliance, financial investigations, and data analytics. FRA is regularly hired to provide expertise on some of the world's largest multi-jurisdictional investigations and compliance matters and is consistently recognized as a global market leader.