Senior Cryptocurrency Intelligence Scientist

Elliptic

Senior Cryptocurrency Intelligence Scientist at Elliptic. Focusing on blockchain analytics, on-chain attribution, and mentoring teammates.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeWashington • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cryptocurrency intelligence, with strong capabilities in data science, OSINT techniques, and blockchain analysis. Proficient in developing actionable intelligence and mentoring teams while effectively communicating complex findings to diverse audiences.

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Data Science FundamentalsSQL ProficiencyPython ProficiencyAI FluencyCryptocurrency Intelligence

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisBlockchain AnalysisHeuristic DevelopmentAnalytical WorkflowsStructured Analytic Techniques

Soft Skills

CollaborationMentoringCommunicationInitiativeProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

OSINT TechniquesAI ToolsAnalytical Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Security Clearance (UK or US)

Industry Keywords

CryptocurrencyFinancial CrimeOn-Chain ThreatsCriminal TypologiesIntelligence Collection

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and own an expert understanding of identity and non-identity signals and data points necessary to characterise complex on-chain threats, going beyond wallet ownership to understand behavioural patterns, transactional rhythms, routing choices, bridge usage, and smart contract interaction patterns.
Lead end-to-end complex research and investigation efforts, from scoping and data collection through to written output, presenting findings rigorously and confidently to clients, partners, and internal stakeholders.
Evaluate Elliptic's attribution coverage across threat areas and lead projects that define and prioritise intelligence collection efforts, identifying where gaps are most material and driving durable remediation.
Develop processes and tooling that empower analysts and data scientists to actively contribute to the development of straightforward heuristics, including documentation standards, peer review processes, and monitoring for drift or degradation.
Maintain an opinionated, well-evidenced view of the future of cryptocurrency, the evolution of criminal typologies, and the emergence of new obfuscation techniques, and translate that into actionable intelligence priorities.
Summarise conclusions from your work into reports, briefings, and marketing content, calibrating depth and framing to the target audience.
Work closely with the Principal Cryptocurrency Intelligence Scientist and Professional Services team to deliver actionable intelligence to government partners and the broader crypto industry.
Build and invest in strong working relationships across Elliptic and develop good external relationships within the blockchain intelligence and financial crime research community.
Coach and mentor more junior colleagues, sharing technical and analytical expertise and contributing to a high standard of intelligence practice across the team.

Requirements

What you’ll need

You are mission-driven and share our passion for securing the future of cryptocurrency.
You demonstrate a deep, active personal interest in the cryptocurrency space, staying current on developments across protocols, ecosystems, and criminal typologies.
You are enthusiastic about deploying your data science skills to explore new domains and solve problems that do not yet have established solutions.
You are familiar with OSINT techniques and understand the importance of operating safely, responsibly, and with rigorous attention to bias.
You are a collaborative team player who enjoys mentoring others and can work productively across functional areas including product, marketing, and customer success.
You take initiative and are comfortable operating with significant autonomy, owning your domain without waiting for direction.
A strong understanding of data science fundamentals, with working knowledge of SQL and Python sufficient to conduct and automate analytical workflows independently.
Expert, demonstrable proficiency across a variety of blockchains, including layer 1 and layer 2 networks, with direct personal experience bridging cryptocurrency between chains and self-custodying cryptocurrency.
Competency as an intelligence professional: you understand the role of cognitive bias, can apply structured analytic techniques, and accurately communicate uncertainty in written and verbal outputs.
Excellent communication skills: you can distil complex technical matters clearly for audiences with a wide range of technical understanding, from engineers to executives.
Previous experience holding, or the ability to obtain, security clearance in the UK or US.
AI fluency is essential for this role. You must be able to demonstrate your ability to effectively apply AI tools and approaches to intelligence analysis workflows, including using AI to accelerate data processing, pattern identification, heuristic development support, and the drafting of written outputs.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working: The option to work from almost anywhere for up to 90 days per year.
Remote Work Budget: $650 budget to set up your home office space.
L&D Budget: $1,000 annual Learning & Development budget to use on anything (agreed with your manager) that contributes to your growth and development.
Holidays: 25 days of annual leave + 8 US Public Holidays.
Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday.
Enhanced Parental Leave: We provide eligible employees, regardless of gender or whether they become a parent by birth or adoption, 16 weeks fully-paid leave.
Healthcare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage through a range of providers (including Tufts, Kaiser, Aetna, UHC, and Blue Shield of CA) with generous premium contributions for you and your dependents.
401k: Company match included.
Mental Health: Full access to Spill mental health support.