Senior Investigator, Global Intelligence

Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you’re capable of? At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It’s a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, every day, as we build the emerging onchain platform — and with it, the future global financial system. To achieve our mission, we’re seeking a very specific candidate. We want someone who is passionate about our mission and who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system. We want someone who is eager to leave their mark on the world, who relishes the pressure and privilege of working with high caliber colleagues, and who actively seeks feedback to keep leveling up. We want someone who will run towards, not away from, solving the company’s hardest problems. Our work culture is intense and isn’t for everyone. But if you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you, there’s no better place to be.

The Global Intelligence team serves as advocates for the crypto-economy and guardians for Coinbase dedicated to preventing and addressing criminal activity. The Global Intelligence team acts as liaison between law enforcement and Coinbase, responsible for handling criminal matters on the platform by performing both proactive and reactive investigations. We are looking for a seasoned investigator and blockchain analysis specialist to be a leader on the team who is enthusiastic and confident to share their knowledge and expertise. The investigator will also help train law enforcement in crypto-crime investigation techniques and advise internal tool development. We are looking for someone hungry for a challenge and to have a big impact on a small team. We want someone who can bring blockchain expertise and problem solving skills to bear on getting victims back their money and helping law enforcement disrupt illicit activity in the crypto space. We’re looking for someone who thrives on investigations, loves uncovering hidden details, and enjoys piecing together complex puzzles.

What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties):

• Independently conduct complex investigations into various cases such as account takeovers, investment scams, and other potential illegal activities on the platform. This includes identifying threat actors and working to recover funds for victims;
• Remain current with crypto industry developments and landscape, keeping up-to-date about new threat actor TTPs, network protocols, and applicable regulation;
• Prepare detailed written intelligence reports and briefing decks for law enforcement to communicate investigative findings;
• Handle highly sensitive cases with urgency and discretion;
• Master evolving investigative tools for blockchain analytics, social media platforms with emphasis on identity research, data extraction and analysis;
• Lead quarterly sprints on emerging threats and topical concerns;
• Occasionally respond to law enforcement requests and inquiries;
• Occasional domestic and foreign travel, providing trainings to law enforcement and representing the team at significant and high-priority conferences and meetings;
• Provide guidance, feedback and support to more junior investigators as they handle their own cases.

What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):

• 4+ years of experience in the crypto industry working on blockchain analysis, with expertise in tracing complex obfuscation techniques;
• Experience investigating cybercrime/financial crimes, particularly for other financial institutions or tech companies;
• Extensive experience investigating account takeovers;
• Extensive experience in conducting investigations into illicit activity including crime as a service, account takeovers, fraud/theft, drugs, CSAM and TF;
• Strong data analysis skills - you know your way around a pivot table and SQL queries;
• Committed team player eager to pitch in wherever necessary;
• Comfortable with public records research and OSINT expertise;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to explain complex concepts clearly and concisely;
• Excellent professional judgment, time management and organizational skills.

Nice to haves:

• Foreign language skills;
• One or more of the following certifications: CRC, CISC, CEIC, TRM-CI, TRM-ACI or other relevant certifications;
• Experience working in or with law enforcement;
• Facility in Python or other languages;
• Proficiency in Dune.