Specialist – EFECC Operations (Crypto-currency), Financial Crime Team, Financial Crime Unit (AD6)

As a Specialist in EFECC Operations focused on cryptocurrency at Europol, you support EU Member States and Third Countries in investigating financial crimes involving crypto-assets. You contribute to the Financial Crime Team's strategic planning and deliver operational expertise to combat criminal organisations, with emphasis on providing investigative support to Member States and a pan-European strategic overview of cryptocurrency-related financial crime.

What you'll do

• Contribute to strategic planning for cryptocurrency and cyber-based financial crime activities within the Financial Crime Team
• Support project-oriented activities with specific emphasis on cryptocurrency crime and related intelligence and investigations
• Provide subject matter expertise to operational activities aimed at fighting economic and financial crimes, particularly those involving cryptocurrency and cyber-based financial crime
• Support operational analysis and intelligence products focused on cryptocurrency tracing to determine suitable investigative responses
• Deliver operational support to investigations from Member States, prioritising High Value Target operations
• Establish, maintain and foster close contacts with Member States and Third Parties' Liaison Officers to encourage and support operational activities in cryptocurrency investigations
• Establish, maintain and foster contacts with private parties and Crypto-Asset Service Providers on cryptocurrency-related matters
• Support the Head of Team on policy and strategic matters carried out by Europol or EU Institutions and Agencies in your area of responsibility
• Represent Europol at meetings, trainings and events; deliver presentations and provide expert knowledge and advice in cryptocurrency investigations
• Organise and facilitate tactical and operational coordination opportunities, cryptocurrency sprints, and support to Taskforces and related Boards

What you bring

• Membership in a competent authority within the meaning of Article 2(a) of the Europol Regulation and full rights as a citizen of a Member State
• Completion of any obligations imposed by applicable laws on military service
• A level of education corresponding to completed university studies of at least three years attested by a diploma, or professional training of equivalent level (such as Police Officer's School) plus at least one additional year of relevant professional experience
• At least 3 years of total professional work experience gained after the award of the diploma or equivalent qualification
• Experience in financial crime investigations with a focus on cryptocurrency-related investigations
• Experience in collaborating with relevant private sector entities on investigating cryptocurrencies
• Experience in international police cooperation gained in a European environment in the field of cryptocurrency investigations
• Experience in conducting large money laundering investigations involving stablecoins, for example on underground banking investigations
• Knowledge of the law enforcement environment, investigative techniques and practices in cryptocurrency and cyber-based financial crime, including cryptocurrency tracing
• Knowledge of typologies (modus operandi) in cryptocurrency and cyber-based financial crime
• Knowledge of EU regulations related to cryptocurrencies
• Knowledge of principles governing international exchange of information and practices of international police and judicial cooperation
• Knowledge of Europol's legal framework, particularly in relation to information sharing and processing operational and personal data
• Very good communication skills in English, both orally and in writing
• Ability to draft clear and concise documents on complex matters for various audiences
• Keen eye for detail with the ability to maintain accuracy standards under pressure of tight deadlines
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
• Competent use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and the internet
• High degree of commitment and flexibility
• High level of customer and service orientation
• Good administrative and organisational skills
• Very good interpersonal skills with the ability to work well both independently and in a team
• Ability to remain effective under heavy workload and demonstrate resistance to stress
• Ability to work effectively in an international and multi-cultural environment
• Physical fitness to perform the duties as specified in Article 13 of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union (CEOS)
• Appropriate character references as to suitability for performance of the duties

Nice to have

• Experience in seizing or freezing crypto-assets in the framework of criminal investigations
• Experience in dealing with judicial authorities at the national and international level in the context of financial crime investigations
• Experience in creating software tools that can be used for investigative purposes

What we offer

• Gross basic monthly salary of EUR 6,961.29 (step 1) or EUR 7,253.84 (step 2) at grade AD6
• Expatriation allowance of 16% of basic gross salary, or foreign residence allowance of 4% of basic gross salary, subject to conditions
• Household allowance and dependent child and/or education allowance subject to applicable conditions
• Worldwide insurance coverage through the Joint Sickness Insurance Scheme (JSIS), covering sickness, occupational disease and accident
• Health insurance, pension and unemployment insurance (compulsory deductions)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Comprehensive annual leave provision and parental leave supporting work-life balance
• Initial contract for 5 years (full-time, 40 hours per week), renewable once for a further 5 years
• Employment location: The Hague, The Netherlands

About Europol

Europol is the law enforcement agency of the European Union, supporting Member States in preventing and combating serious and organised crime, as well as terrorism. The European Financial and Economic Crime Centre (EFECC) provides operational and investigative services on complex financial investigations, supporting EU Member States in the fight against financial and economic crimes, and strengthening cooperation with external partners in both the public and private sectors.