About the company
Merkle Science provides blockchain transaction monitoring and intelligence solutions for web3 companies, digital asset service providers, financial institutions, law enforcement and government agencies to detect, investigate and prevent illicit use of cryptocurrencies. Our vision is to make cryptocurrencies safe and provide infrastructure for the safe and compliant growth of cryptocurrencies. Merkle Science is headquartered in New York with offices in Singapore, Bangalore and London. The team has combined experience across Bank of America, Paypal, Luno, Thomson Reuters and Amazon. The company has raised over US$27 MM from SIG, Beco, Republic, DCG, Kenetic, GGV and several others.
Job Summary
What will you do?
šInvestigate complex cases involving phishing, blockchain exploits, hacks, terrorism finance, account takeovers (ATOs), money laundering, sim swaps, ransomware and other activity associated with illicit use of blockchain technology. šCollaborate with cross-functional teams to generate actionable intelligence reports that support clients' compliance efforts and law enforcement investigations. šConduct long-term research on key categories of crime on the blockchain, and turn this research into valuable intelligence. šAnalyze and interpret large datasets to uncover hidden patterns, relationships, and anomalies within the crypto landscape. šAssist in the development and improvement of internal attribution and datasets. šProactively identify, build and manage relationships with industry partners to add new sources of attribution. šCollaborate with external stakeholders, including law enforcement agencies and regulatory bodies, to support ongoing investigations and information sharing.
What makes you a great addition to the team?
šPrior experience analyzing cybercrime within a U.S. federal agency. šSolid understanding of blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, and the mechanics of various blockchain networks. šExperience in conducting financial investigations, preferably within the cryptocurrency or financial industry. šProficiency in using blockchain analytics tools and platforms for transaction analysis (e.g., Chainalysis, Elliptic, CipherTrace). šStrong analytical and critical-thinking skills with the ability to decipher complex data and identify relevant insights. šExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey findings and recommendations effectively. šMission-driven and entrepreneurial ā will combine their investigations expertise with general business acumen to help drive Merkle Scienceās expansion. šExperience as an investigator or analyst - either private or public sector; preferably at least 3-5 years combined experience.