Chainlabs provides investigations and recovery services for victims of crypto hacks, scams, and financial crimes.
Chainlabs.ai is already the premier intelligence provider to all major AML providers in the space (Chainalysis & co). Chainlabs aims to create the first central data hub for blacklist labels, enabling rapid blocking of stolen funds on exchanges and swaps through our network of AML Partners.
As an Investigator at Chainlabs, you will initially join on a part-time basis, allowing you to maintain your existing professional commitments. This role has the potential to evolve into a full-time position based on mutual fit and performance. We offer a competitive hourly salary with performance-based bonuses tied directly to successful fund recoveries, along with opportunities to earn equity in the company.
In this role, you will:
- Conduct detailed blockchain investigations involving stolen or illicit cryptocurrency funds, focusing primarily on complex, high-value cases.
- Utilise investigative tools provided by Chainlabs, and leverage your own access to established blockchain forensic platforms, if available, to improve case resolution efficiency.
- Draft concise investigative reports outlining findings, actionable recommendations, and next steps clearly and professionally to clients and law enforcement.
- Collaborate with internal team members, including analysts and developers, to streamline and automate investigative workflows.
- Proactively engage and communicate with law enforcement, compliance teams at exchanges, and other relevant third parties to expedite freezing and recovery of funds.
- Maintain meticulous records and documentation of investigations to facilitate immediate blacklist distribution through Chainlabsā network of AML providers and exchanges.
Qualifications & Experience:
Required:
- Proven experience conducting complex investigations involving financial crimes, blockchain tracing, cybersecurity, cybercrime, intelligence, or forensic analysis, ideally in web3 contexts (institutional, governmental, or private-sector experience).
- A strong understanding of blockchain transaction mechanisms (mixers, swaps, bridges, etc)
- Ability to clearly articulate investigative findings in both written reports and verbal presentations.
- Fluency in English
Preferred:
- Access to existing blockchain forensic tools (e.g., Chainalysis, Elliptic, Crystal).
- Fluency in multiple languages is preferred.
- Previous investigative experience in a web3 context (private sector, governmental, or law enforcement).
Our Vision:
We aim to stop crypto theft by establishing a real-time intelligence hub for blockchain hacks and scams. Leveraging our unique position as a trusted data provider to major AML providers, we distribute critical blocklist labels rapidly to swaps and exchanges, enabling immediate fund blocking and intervention.
Why Join Chainlabs Investigations?
- Opportunity to contribute to a pioneering initiative to become the leading global authority in blockchain investigations.
- Flexible remote work with fully flexible hours, designed to complement your current professional commitments.
- Competitive hourly pay with substantial performance-based bounties linked directly to successful fund recovery.
- Possible equity participation as soon as you join full time.
- Work directly with trained data scientists and investigators to uncover the most complex scams
Chainlabs Investigations values diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you require any accommodations during the interview process, please let us know.
We look forward to your application and welcome you to join us in shaping the future of blockchain safety.
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