Forensic Risk Alliance · 4 months ago
Senior Associate, Forensic Accounting - Cryptocurrency
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expForensic Risk Alliance is a highly-respected forensic accounting, investigations, and compliance consultancy. They are seeking a Senior Associate in Forensic Accounting with a focus on cryptocurrency to conduct investigations, support compliance efforts, and leverage blockchain analytics in their Cryptocurrency Investigations and Compliance team.
ConsultingInformation TechnologySecurity
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
A minimum of three years of relevant cryptocurrency industry experience
Experience conducting cryptocurrency and traditional money laundering investigations, including flow of funds analysis
Bachelor's degree in accounting, cyber forensics, finance, economics, mathematics, engineering, or related field required
Demonstrate experience in business, strategic planning, and managing client relationships
Demonstrate evidence of analytic capabilities
Experience in blockchain analytics and transaction tracing tools (Chainalysis, TRM Labs, Elliptic, or others). Chainalysis Reactor, TRM Labs, or equivalent Certification preferred
Demonstrate evidence of cryptocurrency ecosystem knowledge to include an understanding of blockchain and smart contract technologies, the underlying blockchain architecture, and uses of cryptocurrency and DeFi
Strong understanding of the compliance and regulatory frameworks applicable to financial institutions with an emphasis on FinCEN regulations and FFIEC guidelines
Desire and effort to keep abreast of the latest global regulatory changes facing the cryptocurrency industry, as well as the evolving cryptocurrency crime trends
Highly advanced ability to conduct high-quality reviews and investigations independently
Highly advanced organizational skills and initiative to be proactive in individual and team environments
Expert proficiency in using computer programs with the full suite of Office software applications, with an emphasis on Excel
Strong attention to detail and excellent writing skills
Demonstrate experience of managing and prioritizing own workload effectively to manage concurrent and conflicting deadlines
Proven track record of establishing credibility with clients and senior stakeholders quickly and successfully managing ongoing client relationships
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, strong work ethic, attention to detail, and an inquiring mind
Involvement in innovation and thought leadership in Cryptocurrency Investigations and Compliance practice
Ability and willingness to travel both domestically and internationally, if required
Preferred
Chainalysis Reactor, TRM Labs, or equivalent Certification preferred
Experience working with data analysis platforms (Tableau, PowerBI, SQL, or Python preferred) and large datasets
Company
Forensic Risk Alliance
Forensic Risk Alliance is an international consultancy specializing in forensic accounting data analytics, and eDiscovery.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2017-03-09Acquired
Leadership Team
Charlie Steele
Partner
Drew Costello
Partner
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