Senior Associate, Forensic Accounting - Cryptocurrency

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Subject Matter Expert in cryptocurrency who seeks an exciting, long-term career opportunity at one of the most highly-respected forensic accounting, investigations, and compliance consultancies in the world. This individual has a genuine interest in all things cryptocurrency, including blockchain forensic analysis, investigations, Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions compliance. Successful individuals in this field have a comprehensive understanding of cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and cryptocurrency asset transaction tracing and analytics. They also have an understanding of fraud and money laundering typologies and experience conducting forensic investigations. This position requires a skillset in the identification of cryptocurrency financial crime risks and threats, and the ability to work in FRA’s Cryptocurrency Investigations and Compliance team. This position will help to support the continued growth and future path of FRA’s cryptocurrency offerings.

Day to Day Responsibilities

• This position will support the team driving our Cryptocurrency Investigations and Compliance group. The wide range of responsibilities include :
• Conduct cryptocurrency and blockchain investigations, including flow of funds investigations, fraud schemes, asset misappropriation, market manipulation, and sanctions evasion.
• Leverage blockchain analytics to perform transaction tracing to determine the source, destination and use of funds.
• Collaborate with FRA teams on cryptocurrency topics for client alerts and thought leadership.
• Balance multiple projects and responsibilities and track progress against work plans, highlighting potential issues to middle / senior management.
• Prepare documents, workpapers, and supporting materials that articulate the investigative steps performed.
• Communicate results with clients and colleagues in written and oral form, including drafting reports and presentations.
• Help advise various types of cryptocurrency and FinTech businesses regarding AML (e.g., Know Your Customer (KYC), Transaction Monitoring, Suspicious Activity Reporting), Sanctions, and anti-bribery and corruption program requirements.
• Proactively build and maintain relationships with industry and service provider contacts to use as sources of future business development and networking.
• Display a keen interest in technology across the financial crime space and support senior team members in driving developments and innovation to enhance the Cryptocurrency Investigations and Compliance practice.
• Be familiar with emerging crypto / Web3 trends, particularly those of non-banks and fintechs.
• Collaborate with engagement teams in assessing AML, sanctions, and fraud risks associated with crypto / Web3 business models, to align with best practice and regulatory requirements.
• Stay up to date with the latest technology and regulatory requirements through independent research of BSA / AML related regulations, FinCEN / Federal Reserve Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs), and FFIEC BSA / AML Exam Manual.
• Assist in developing cryptocurrency investigation and compliance training for the FRA team.
• Support the research required in the preparation of pitches and proposals and support the firm in its business development and marketing activities.

Required Skills & Experience

About Us

FRA is a market leader in regulatory compliance, financial investigations, and data analytics. At FRA, we are regularly hired to provide expertise on some of the world’s largest multi-jurisdictional investigations and compliance matters and are consistently recognized as a global market leader.

www.forensicrisk.com

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FRA is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring the most qualified candidates based on skills, experience, and potential. Employment decisions are made in compliance with applicable local, national, and international laws.

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