Senior II Cryptocurrency Analyst
- Python
- KYC
- ACH
- Swift
- Pension
Job Description
BAE Systems is looking for cryptocurrency experts with experience in either banking/financial investigation and/or relevant education in information systems or computer science, finance, or FINTECH.
The ideal candidates will be tech-savvy analysts with data processing skills who want to grow and develop by initiating analysis on unique data sets. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to support the national security mission of the United States in the field of data analytics and financial exploitation. The preferred candidate will have a keen understanding of virtual currencies, cryptocurrency exchanges, digital assets, and/or payment service providers. The position will leverage the candidate’s digital savvy and capacity for deep research and creativity to spot non-obvious targets and intelligence within a fluid and rapidly evolving market segment by applying data analytical tradecraft.
There are 2 types of people we will consider for this role.
- Candidates with strong technical skills familiar with Python and other scripting languages and have the ability to search files and folders with regex, scripts and pattern matching.
- Candidates with financial investigations backgrounds will ideally have forensic accounting knowledge or experience, understand money laundering and sanctions evasion techniques and understand know-your-customer (KYC) information, customer onboarding and identify verification methods. Knowledge of anti-money laundering guidelines such as FATF and/or jurisdiction-specific guidelines.
Responsibilities:
Drive operations
Uncover leads in large data sets
Explore acquired data for intelligence
Build technical tools/processes to improve overall operational effectiveness
Required Skills and Education
Successful candidates will have relevant education and/or training such as Information Systems or Computer Science or perhaps a business degree with emphasis on Banking, Finance, or FINTECH. Certifications with tools like Reactor or TRM would be a plus.
Preferred Skills and Education
Experience tracing cryptocurrency transactions, including asset flow, IP addresses and wallet software.Candidates with experience and/or knowledge in the following areas will move to the top of the list:
Money Services
o Understanding how ACH and SWIFT messaging works
o Understanding how payment service providers work, such as Paypal or Payoneer
o Understanding how cryptocurrency is converted into fiat.
Cryptocurrency
o Understanding blockchains and how they work
--Merkle trees
--Centralized versus decentralized exchanges
--Cryptocurrency mining and how it works
--Proof of work vice proof of stake
--Public Key cryptography
--Role of updates such as BIP numbers, ERC20 improvements
o Cryptocurrency wallets
--How different types of cryptocurrency wallets work, such as software, hardware, custodial, non-custodial
--Advantages/disadvantages of each wallet type
--Private keys versus public keys
--Seed phrases
o Cryptocurrency transactions
--Visibility of transactions on the blockchain
--Role of nodes in cryptocurrency transactions
--How fees work
--Peer-to-Peer transactions
--Role of Exchanges
--Over-the-Counter (OTC) traders
o Cryptocurrency tools
--Proficiency with commercial blockchain explorers, such as Chainalysis Reactor, TRM or CipherTrace
--Experience with open source blockchain explorers
o Cryptocurrency laundering methods
--Mixers and bridges
--Peel chains
--High-risk exchanges
--peer-to-peer trading
--darknet markets
About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Benefits Information
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).
- Sector: Intelligence & Security
- Job Category: Intelligence
- Salary Min Point: 146670
- Salary Max Point: 249330
- Referral Bonus: 7500
- Full Time / Part Time: Full-Time
- Career Level: Experienced
- Travel Percentage:<10%
- Shift: 1st Shift
- U.S. Person Required: Yes
- Clearance Level – Must be able to obtain for position: Top Secret/SCI Polygraph
- Clearance Level – Must currently possess: Top Secret
- Country: United States
- U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes
Senior II Cryptocurrency Analyst · BAE Systems