The New York County District Attorney’s Office is hiring a full-time cryptocurrency analyst for its Cybercrime and Identity Theft Bureau. This role involves analyzing cryptocurrency theft complaints, conducting blockchain transaction analyses, and providing expert testimony.
New York DA's Office Hiring Full-Time Crypto Analyst for Cybercrime Bureau
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NY District Attorney Seeks Cryptocurrency Analyst
The New York County District Attorney’s Office has put up a job posting for a full-time cryptocurrency analyst to join its Cybercrime and Identity Theft Bureau (CITB) in Manhattan.
The position involves evaluating cryptocurrency theft complaints, conducting transaction analyses using various tools, and providing expert testimony in legal proceedings. Additionally, the role requires maintaining proficiency in blockchain analysis, liaising with law enforcement, and training other analysts. This critical position aims to combat advanced cybercrimes and identity theft, safeguarding the public from sophisticated digital threats. The posting explains:
In this position, the analyst is primarily responsible for CITB’s blockchain analysis assignments, and trains and assists other analysts in performing this type of analysis as well.
The job posting details that candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree and relevant paralegal experience, with higher levels requiring additional experience. Preferred qualifications include proficiency in Microsoft Office, familiarity with blockchain technology, and strong organizational and communication skills. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The position offers potential eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs and does not require city residency.
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