Manager, Forensics - Digital Assets

Job Summary:

The Manager, Monitorships & Investigations - Blockchain Investigations will be responsible for using investigative and analytical techniques to formulate an understanding of blockchain transactions and using the results to support clients as they navigate retrospective and proactive digital asset investigations. The Manager will query large datasets using analytical tools, to surface critical insights during client engagements, and to support the drafting reports including expert witness reports.  A strong understanding of the digital asset legal and regulatory landscape, along with strong communication and presentation skills will be critical in this role as it supports BDO’s strategic goals.  Additionally, a strong grasp of investigative techniques, combined with the flexibility and strategic thinking needed to tackle a variety of tasks. It will be critical to be a self-starter that works well under minimal supervision, is organized and has the ability to solve complex problems.

Job Duties:

• Executes projects involving the identification, collection, processing, review, and production of electronic data relevant to security and regulatory investigations
• Identifies relevant illicit financial activities including exploitation of cryptocurrency systems, manipulative trading, etc.
• Utilizes proprietary and open course blockchain analytics tools to perform complex transaction tracing, valuation, and risk analysis involving cryptocurrencies, smart contracts, and other digital assets
• Conducts Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) research including collection and analysis of unstructured data (e.g., social media to identify people and assets)
• Utilizes programming languages (e.g., Python, R, SQL, Java, C or equivalent) to analyze and interpret data, including historical financial, operational, and transactional data
• Identifies and analyzes patterns, outliers, correlations, clusters, and anomalies across data sets
• Drafts and prepares detailed reports, presentations, and data analyses
• Role will not only be investigatory in nature but encompasses many of the financial crime related challenges the cryptocurrency industry is addressing, including participating in anti-money laundering (AML) and sanctions compliance (e.g., Know Your Customer (KYC), Know Your Transaction (KYT), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), transaction monitoring, sanctions, and screening)
• Manages and allocates resources efficiently to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget
• Serves as a point of contact for clients, ensuring their needs and expectations are met, and providing regular updates on project progress
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Reviews work prepared by Senior Associates and Associates to ensure high-quality work product
• Supervises the day-today workload of Senior Associates and Associates on assigned engagements, reviews work product and provides feedback.
• Ensures Senior Associates and Associates are trained on all relevant resources
• Act as a Career Advisor and guides team members in developing their technical and analytical skills, ensuring they stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree, required; with a focus in Law, Accounting, Finance, Cyber Security, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business Analytics, preferred

Experience:

• Four (4) or more years of practical experience investigating complex cryptocurrency cases involving blockchain exploits, obfuscation of funds, and other illicit activity using blockchain technologies, required
• Four (4) or more years of experience applying knowledge of cryptocurrency protocols, NFTs, DeFi, smart contracts, liquidity pools, bridges, market makers, digital asset trends, and transaction obfuscation methods to multiple client engagements, required
• Four (4) or more years of experience performing investigations and analysis for a variety of matter types in the blockchain space including but not limited to investigations, receiverships, expert testimony, compliance assessments, etc., required
• Four (4) or more years of experience consistently performing analysis using one or more of the following tracing tools: Chainalysis Reactor, TRM Labs, Elliptic, Arkham, and Blockchain Explorers, required
• Experience using DeFi Pulse, Dune Analytics or other resources for comprehensive DeFi insights, required
• Experience performing statistical analysis to assess volatility, correlations, and other quantitative metrics, required
• Experience creating visual data representations using Tableau, Power BI or D3.js. or comparable tools, required
• Experience working with traditional and cloud-based database servers, required
• Experience with database procedures and Microsoft SQL server concepts to create efficient queries involving large sets of data, required

License/Certifications:

• CPA, CFE, or CAMS, preferred
• Certified Bitcoin Professional or Advanced Cryptocurrency Investigator, preferred
• Certification in analytics tools, preferred

Software:

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Word, required
• Experience with Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) internal systems and tools (e.g., Chainalysis KYT, ComplyAdvantage, Acuant (IdentityMind), Notabene, Jumio), preferred

Language:                                                                                                                                                                                                                

• Multi-language (speak, read, write), preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills needed to share research and analysis findings with team members and clients
• Strong analytical and research skills related to the retrieval and organization of high volumes of information
• Well developed, detailed knowledge of blockchain protocols and cryptocurrencies
• Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
• Willingness to partner with team members to represent BDO at industry events and engage in brand building activities
• Ability to support the development of staff and help grow the group’s blockchain expertise

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

California Range:  $95,000 - $160,000
Colorado Range:    $95,000 - $160,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range:   $95,000 - $160,000
Washington Range:   $95,000 - $160,000
Washington DC Range:  $95,000 - $160,000
 

Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world. 

At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team.  BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.

BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions. 

We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on:

• Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
• Empowering team members to explore their full potential
• Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
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