Senior Crypto Threat Analyst - Terrorism
Core
Lead intelligence research and investigations into cryptoasset activity linked to terrorist organizations, facilitators, and fundraising ecosystems to disrupt illicit financial networks.
Role type
Senior Crypto Threat Analyst (Counter-Terrorism Financing)
Builds
Elliptic's industry-leading intelligence dataset and product capabilities for private and public-sector customers
Domain
Financial crime, Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF), Blockchain analysis, Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)
Required skills
Intelligence analysis, OSINT research, Counter-terrorism financing expertise, Blockchain analysis, On-chain tracing, Python, SQL, AI-assisted querying, Evidence-based reporting, Strategic decision-making
Preferred skills
PhD or advanced degree, Experience investigating terrorist/sanctioned actors, Multi-language fluency, Publications in threat finance/crypto misuse, Understanding of obfuscation techniques
Technologies
Python, SQL, AI tools, Blockchain analysis tools
Responsibilities
Lead CTF-focused research and investigations into cryptoasset activity linked to terrorist organizations; Build and maintain a comprehensive picture of evolving CTF trends; Work across multiple jurisdictions and designation regimes; Collaborate with the global intelligence team to integrate new entities and behaviors into the dataset; Represent CTF intelligence capabilities in client briefings and industry forums; Support public-sector partners with intelligence to disrupt facilitation networks
Seniority
Senior, highly autonomous IC