Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you’re capable of?
At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It’s a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, every day, as we build the emerging onchain platform — and with it, the future global financial system.
To achieve our mission, we’re seeking a very specific candidate. We want someone who is passionate about our mission and who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system. We want someone who is eager to leave their mark on the world, who relishes the pressure and privilege of working with high caliber colleagues, and who actively seeks feedback to keep leveling up. We want someone who will run towards, not away from, solving the company’s hardest problems.
Our work culture is intense and isn’t for everyone. But if you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you, there’s no better place to be.
While many roles at Coinbase are remote-first, we are not remote-only. In-person participation is required throughout the year. Team and company-wide offsites are held multiple times annually to foster collaboration, connection, and alignment. Attendance is expected and fully supported.
The Global Intelligence team serves as advocates for the crypto-economy and guardians for Coinbase, dedicated to preventing and addressing criminal activity. Acting as liaison between law enforcement and Coinbase, the team handles criminal matters on the platform through proactive and reactive investigations.
We are seeking a seasoned Cyber Investigation Specialist with deep expertise in cyber-enabled crime. The ideal candidate will leverage advanced cyber investigation techniques combined with blockchain analysis to trace illicit funds, support victim recovery, and assist law enforcement in disrupting criminal activity in the crypto space.
This role will also contribute to training law enforcement on crypto-crime investigation methodologies and advising on internal tool development to enhance our investigative capabilities.
We're looking for someone who thrives in complex, fast-paced investigations—uncovering hidden connections, analyzing threat actor TTPs, and piecing together intricate digital evidence. If you're hungry for a challenge, eager to make a significant impact on a small team, and passionate about protecting the integrity of the crypto ecosystem, we want to hear from you.
What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties):
- Independently conduct complex investigations into various cases such as account takeovers, investment scams, and other potential illegal activities on the platform.
- This includes identifying threat actors and working to recover funds for victims;
- Remain current with crypto industry developments and landscape, keeping up-to-date about new threat actor TTPs, network protocols, and applicable regulation;
- Prepare detailed written intelligence reports and briefing decks for law enforcement to communicate investigative findings;
- Handle highly sensitive cases with urgency and discretion;
- Master evolving investigative tools for blockchain analytics, social media platforms with emphasis on identity research, data extraction and analysis;
- Lead quarterly sprints on emerging threats and topical concerns;
- Occasionally respond to law enforcement requests and inquiries;
- Occasional domestic and foreign travel, providing trainings to law enforcement and representing the team at significant and high-priority conferences and meetings;
- Provide guidance, feedback and support to more junior investigators as they handle their own cases.
What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):
- 4+ years of experience investigating cybercrime and financial crimes, preferably at financial institutions or technology companies;
- Proven experience in the cyber threat landscape with demonstrated ability to respond rapidly to threat incidents and implement preventative mitigation strategies
- Good understanding conducting blockchain analysis, transaction tracing, and identifying complex obfuscation techniques (e.g., mixers, chain-hopping)
- Hands-on experience investigating illicit activity including ransomware attacks, account takeovers, fraud/theft, narcotics trafficking, Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), and Terror Financing (TF)
- Strong data analysis skills with proficiency in SQL and spreadsheet tools (e.g., pivot tables, data visualization)
- Expertise in Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) techniques and public records research
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands and manage multiple investigations simultaneously
- Experience collaborating cross-functionally with legal, compliance, law enforcement, and product teams on sensitive investigations
Nice to haves:
- Foreign language skills;
- One or more of the following certifications: CRC, CISC, CEIC, TRM-CI, TRM-ACI or other relevant certifications;
- Experience working in or with law enforcement;
- Facility in Python or other languages;
- Proficiency in Dune.
Req ID: P75921
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Please be advised that each candidate may submit a maximum of four applications within any 30-day period. We encourage you to carefully evaluate how your skills and interests align with Coinbase's roles before applying.
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AI Disclosure
For select roles, Coinbase is piloting an AI tool based on machine learning technologies to conduct initial screening interviews to qualified applicants. The tool simulates realistic interview scenarios and engages in dynamic conversation. A human recruiter will review your interview responses, provided in the form of a voice recording and/or transcript, to assess them against the qualifications and characteristics outlined in the job description.
For select roles, Coinbase is also piloting an AI interview intelligence platform to transcribe and summarize interview notes, allowing our interviewers to fully focus on you as the candidate.
The above pilots are for testing purposes and Coinbase will not use AI to make decisions impacting employment. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact accommodations[at]coinbase.com
