Senior Principal Investigator, Crypto Asset Investigations - Blockchain Technology

This Senior Principal Investigator, Crypto Asset Investigations – Blockchain Technology serves as a FINRA expert, applying specialized knowledge of crypto assets, blockchains, smart contracts and other onchain technologies, and crypto asset compliance to address complex regulatory challenges. Potential investigation types the Senior Principal Investigator will be responsible for includes money laundering, onchain vulnerabilities and cybersecurity incidents, fraud, and related supervisory and operational control deficiencies. Investigation will involve independently conducting onchain transaction tracing, wallet attribution analysis, smart contract auditing, detection of onchain vulnerabilities and threats, and cross-chain analysis using blockchain forensics platforms.

Essential Job Functions:

• Independently leads investigations specific to tokenized securities and other crypto asset activities of FINRA member firms and associated persons.
• Timely document investigative strategies, findings, and results; and provide recommendations based on identified findings.
• Serves as a subject matter expert for FINRA staff across the organization on crypto-asset-related matters and initiatives, as well as on external engagements, including as a public speaker at FINRA and industry-sponsored events.
• Participating in or leading the development and delivery of training on tokenized securities, crypto assets, and blockchain technology for FINRA staff and external stakeholders.
• Participates in industry engagement initiatives focused on effective practices, common challenges, emerging trends and other regulatory considerations related to broker-dealer activity in tokenized securities, crypto assets and blockchain technology.
• Proactively identify and share intelligence with internal and external stakeholders on emerging threats and trends involving tokenized securities, crypto assets and blockchain technology activities of broker-dealers and associated persons.
• Demonstrates FINRA’s values, always acting with integrity and professionalism.
• Collaborates, both in-person and virtually, in furtherance of FINRA’s mission of investor protection and market integrity.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience required; advanced degree or law degree preferred; professional certifications (e.g., blockchain certifications, CAMS, CFE) valued.
• Expertise in onchain investigations using blockchain analytics and forensics platforms and other open-source intelligence, including transaction tracing, and wallet attribution.
• Advanced knowledge of crypto assets, blockchains and onchain technology.
• Advanced knowledge of common schemes and threats that leverage crypto assets and blockchain technology, as well as onchain obfuscation tactics.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to explain complex crypto concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently on multiple time-sensitive matters with minimal supervision.
• Expert proficiency with computer programs, data analysis tools, and Office suite applications.
• Strong relationship management and collaboration skills.
• FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) certification or acceptable industry equivalent certification is required upon hire or within 16 months of the start date of the assigned SIE training cohort.

Work Conditions:

• Hybrid work environment, with a defined in-person presence requirement of 3 days in the office per week.

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For work that is performed in Los Angeles and San Francisco, CA, CO, FL, TX, IL, PA, MA, MD, VA, Washington, DC, NY and NJ, please refer to the chart below for the salary range for the corresponding location. FINRA complies with all state and local pay transparency laws and regulations requiring the disclosure of salary ranges for the position. In addition to location, actual compensation is based on various factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s skill set, level of experience, education, and market considerations. 

Los Angeles, CA: Minimum Salary $137,000, Maximum Salary, $206,000

San Francisco, CA: Minimum Salary $143,000.00, Maximum Salary, $215,000

Boston, MA: $114,200.00 - $238,300.00~~Chicago, IL: $125,900.00 - $228,000.00~~Denver, CO: $114,200.00 - $207,200.00~~Jericho, NY: $114,200.00 - $248,700.00~~Jersey City, NJ: $137,000.00 - $248,700.00~~New York, NY: $137,000.00 - $248,700.00~~Rockville, MD: $131,200.00 - $238,300.00~~Tysons, VA: $131,200.00 - $238,300.00~~Washington, DC: $131,200.00 - $238,300.00~~Woodbridge, NJ: $125,900.00 - $248,700.00~~

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