Forensic Accountant – Cryptocurrency Investigations, Senior Associate

As a Forensic Accountant – Cryptocurrency Investigations, Senior Associate at Forensic Risk Alliance, you bring deep expertise in cryptocurrency and blockchain forensics to support high-stakes investigations and compliance work. You join a market-leading forensic accounting, investigations, and compliance consultancy where you will conduct blockchain analytics, trace cryptocurrency flows across complex fraud and money laundering schemes, and advise clients on AML, sanctions, and financial crime risks in the Web3 and fintech space.

What you'll do

• Conduct cryptocurrency and blockchain investigations using blockchain analytics tools to trace the 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 compliance (Know Your Customer, Transaction Monitoring, Suspicious Activity Reporting), sanctions requirements, and anti-bribery and corruption programs.
• Prepare investigation workpapers, supporting materials, expert reports, memos, visualizations, and presentations that translate technical findings into clear insights for clients and colleagues.
• Balance multiple concurrent projects, track progress against work plans, and escalate potential issues to management.
• Collaborate with Forensic Risk Alliance teams to develop client alerts and thought leadership content on cryptocurrency topics.
• Build and maintain relationships with industry contacts and clients to support networking and business development activities including pitches and proposals.
• Stay current with emerging crypto and Web3 trends, particularly in non-bank and fintech sectors, 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 collaboration with engagement teams to ensure alignment with regulatory best practice.
• Keep abreast of the latest technology and 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 materials for the Forensic Risk Alliance 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 fintech, financial services, or Web3/crypto environments, with a strong understanding of Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Transaction Monitoring (TM), Know Your Customer (KYC), and Sanctions compliance.
• Knowledge of compliance and regulatory frameworks applicable to financial institutions, with emphasis on FinCEN regulations and FFIEC guidelines.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent academic qualification.
• Advanced organizational skills and a proven track record of prioritizing tasks effectively to manage concurrent and conflicting deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, with strong ability to analyze large datasets in Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, strong 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 CHF 105,000 to CHF 120,000 in Zurich, 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, regularly hired for expertise on the world's largest multi-jurisdictional investigations and compliance matters and consistently recognized as a global market leader.