Blockchain Security Investigator Analyst – Wallet Tracing & Risk Intelligence

About Us

Shield is a payment processor located in Doral, FL. We enable export businesses to accept digital payments (USDT, USDC, USD) from their international customers. We've processed over $150 million in payments and now handle more than $40 million monthly for some of the largest wholesale distributors in the United States and Latin America. To date, we've raised $7 million in VC funding from leading crypto investors such as Kraken Ventures, Moonpay, and a16z crypto.

The Role

We're hiring a Blockchain AML Investigator to support Shield's wallet screening and blockchain investigation operations. This role is focused on the execution of existing screening rules and investigative workflows, helping identify and escalate potentially illicit wallet activity. You will work closely with our Senior Investigator, who leads the design of systems and monitoring frameworks, while you focus on reviewing flagged wallets, applying established procedures, and documenting findings clearly and accurately.

This is a strong fit for someone who has hands-on blockchain investigation experience, understands how to use blockchain analytics tools in practice, and can consistently follow compliance processes with precision and sound judgment.

Important Note

If you do not have experience conducting blockchain investigations / crypto forensics and using Elliptic, TRM, or Chainalysis for wallet screening, please do not apply.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and review wallet activity using tools such as Elliptic, TRM Labs, or Chainalysis, with a strong preference for Elliptic
• Screen wallets for suspicious activity related to sanctions exposure, terrorist financing, blacklisted addresses, mixers, fraud, and other illicit typologies
• Follow established investigation and escalation procedures created by compliance leadership and the Senior Investigator
• Prepare clear, accurate, and well-documented case notes and reports for internal compliance review
• Escalate high-risk findings promptly and support ongoing transaction and wallet monitoring efforts during the night shift

Requirements

• 1–3+ years of experience in AML, compliance, blockchain investigations, crypto forensics, or financial crime investigations involving digital assets
• Hands-on experience using blockchain analytics tools such as Elliptic, TRM, or Chainalysis
• Elliptic experience strongly preferred
• Solid understanding of wallet screening, blockchain investigation workflows, and typologies such as sanctions exposure, terrorist financing, mixers, fraud, and suspicious counterparties
• Ability to follow established rules, workflows, and escalation processes with strong accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong written communication and documentation skills
• Comfortable working the 5 PM–10 PM EST shift

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with equity options
• Opportunity to join a cutting-edge fintech company at the intersection of crypto and global trade
• Work directly with an experienced Senior Investigator and gain deeper exposure to blockchain compliance operations
• High-impact role in a fast-growing company processing meaningful transaction volume across international markets