Senior Fraud Investigation Associate - Cryptocurrency

Senior process associate

Job Family:

GIC Process (India)

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do:

• Lead end-to-end investigations into cryptocurrency fraud (scams, phishing, ATOs, rug pulls, laundering)
• Conduct blockchain tracing and attribution using tools like Chainalysis, TRM Labs, and Elliptic
• Perform OSINT and link analysis to identify fraud networks and bad actors
• Produce high-quality investigation reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Monitor real-time alerts, transactions, and suspicious activities across crypto platforms
• Perform BAU investigations including alert reviews, account activity checks, and wallet risk assessments
• Identify and flag anomalous behavior using predefined rules and risk signals
• Ensure timely handling of daily fraud queues while maintaining quality standards
• Conduct initial triage of fraud alerts and cases, prioritizing based on risk, exposure, and urgency
• Escalate high-risk or complex cases to senior stakeholders, compliance, or law enforcement
• Drive rapid response actions (account freezes, transaction blocking, wallet blacklisting) to minimize loss
• Coordinate with internal teams during live fraud incidents or breaches
• Provide fraud investigation support to customer support, risk, and operations teams
• Act as a point of contact for fraud-related queries and escalations
• Assist victims and internal teams with case updates, evidence gathering, and resolution steps
• Mentor junior investigators and review frontline case decisions
• Partner with AML/KYC teams for regulatory adherence
• Draft and support Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)
• Liaise with law enforcement and regulatory bodies when required
• Identify emerging fraud trends, typologies, and attack vectors
• Conduct wallet clustering, transaction pattern analysis, and behavioral profiling
• Contribute to fraud prevention strategies, detection rules, and process improvements

What You Will Need:

• 4–8+ years in fraud investigations, financial crime, or crypto risk
• Strong experience in frontline fraud monitoring, BAU operations, and escalation handling
• Experience in fintech, crypto exchanges, or financial institutions preferred
• Proficiency in blockchain analytics tools (Chainalysis, TRM Labs, Elliptic)
• Strong understanding of crypto ecosystems (BTC, ETH, DeFi, wallets, bridges)
• Familiarity with case management systems and alert monitoring tools
• Strong triage and decision-making under pressure
• Ability to handle high-volume queues with accuracy
• Excellent analytical and investigative skills
• Clear communication and stakeholder management



What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Experience in FinTech / Crypto exchanges / Payment gateways

• Must have a bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognized university
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
• CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist)
• Blockchain certifications (e.g., Chainalysis Reactor Certification)

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

About Guidehouse

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Experience Level

Senior Level