Deloitte, a prominent consulting firm, is actively recruiting analysts specializing in uncovering financial crimes associated with cryptocurrency.
Recent job postings on LinkedIn indicate openings for Senior Cyber Crypto Analysts in Virginia and Cryptocurrency Investigators in Washington, DC. However, the exact number of positions available for each role remains unspecified.
As one of the “Big Four” accounting giants, Deloitte offers a wide range of services including auditing, consulting, tax advice, and financial advisory across various industries. Additionally, the firm provides expertise and solutions in blockchain technology, digital assets, and cryptocurrencies, assisting companies in navigating these innovative areas. Notably, stablecoin issuer Circle is among the crypto-native firms that have utilized Deloitte’s auditing services.
Deloitte has also collaborated with Chainalysis to enhance digital asset tracking and investigations.
The position for a crypto investigator at Deloitte mandates candidates to hold a “Secret clearance.” This clearance level grants authorized access to specific classified information by the US government, indicating eligibility to handle sensitive data not accessible to the general public.
Responsibilities of the selected candidate include assisting in cyber financial crime investigations, with a particular focus on crypto fraud and collaboration with law enforcement agencies. Required skills encompass proficiency in Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) and dark web research, along with comprehensive knowledge of cryptocurrencies, digital assets, and the Bank Secrecy Act data.
Candidates are expected to possess experience in crypto analysis to support federal investigations, utilizing tools such as Chainalysis, Elliptic, CipherTrace, TRM Labs, and Elementus.
The Senior Cyber Crypto Analyst role, similar to the crypto investigator position, necessitates different qualifications.
Candidates are required to hold an Active Top Secret security clearance, granting access to Top Secret classified information. Additionally, they must have experience in supporting law enforcement investigations and using crypto analysis tools.
Deloitte has previously advertised over 300 crypto-related positions in the US, including roles like Blockchain & Digital Assets Manager and Tax Manager.